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Sewell Chan / City Room:
The Death of Heath Ledger — The actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday afternoon in an apartment in Manhattan, according to the New York City police. Signs pointed to a suicide or an accidental overdose, police sources said. Mr. Ledger was 28. [Now online: Comprehensive coverage prepared for Wednesday editions of The Times.]
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Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Heath Ledger's Friend: “We Saw It Coming” — News of Heath Ledger's death has shaken friends of the actor. — “This is terrible and I'm in shock,” a close friend of Ledger's tells Usmagazine.com. “But to tell you the truth... we saw it coming.”
TMZ.com:
Heath Ledger is Dead — TMZ has learned that 2006 Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY. — He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime, adding that prescription pills were found near his body.
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Michelle Williams — Devastated — Michelle Williams is “devastated” by the death of her former fiance, Heath Ledger. — We're told that “words cannot describe” the pain she is in over the news about the father of her child, Matilda Rose. — We're told she is on a plane heading to NY right now.
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Heath Had Pneumonia — TMZ has learned Heath Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died today in NY. — Story developing ...
TMZ.com:
How Heath's Body Was Discovered — The Olsen twins' connection to Heath Ledger's apartment is now clear. — Here's the way it went down. A cleaning lady for Heath arrived at the apartment first, followed soon thereafter by a masseuse. They both entered the room at around the same time and discovered Heath's lifeless body.
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Jwinter / PageSix.com:
Heath Ledger Has Died — Actor Heath Ledger aged 28 was found dead today in a Broome Street apartment, apparently from a drug overdose, PageSix.com has learned exclusively. — Heath was well known for his role in Brokeback Mountain, and he stars in the upcoming The Dark Knight Batman movie as the Joker.
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CNN:
Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28 — NEW YORK (CNN) — Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said. — The Academy Award nominated actor was 28. — “Pills were found in the vicinity of the bed,” police spokesman Paul Browne told CNN.
People.com:
Michelle Williams ‘Devastated’ by Heath's Death — Michelle Williams was on location in Sweden, believed to be with 2-year-old daughter Matilda, when she got the news: Heath Ledger was found dead in New York at age 28. — “She's devastated,” says a source close to the 27-year-old actress.
TMZ.com:
Warner Bros. Issues a Statement — Alan Horn, President and COO of Warner Bros. and Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group have issued the following statement to TMZ. The studio is producing the next Batman film, “The Dark Knight." — “The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news.
WNBC:
Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead In NYC — NEW YORK — Oscar-nominated actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence in what might be a drug-related death, police said. — Ledger was found by his housekeeper, who was trying to let him know that a masseuse had arrived for an appointment, police said.
TMZ.com:
Death Accidental — Cops tell TMZ Heath Ledger's death was accidental.
Death Accidental — Cops tell TMZ Heath Ledger's death was accidental.
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Nick Parker / The Sun:
Amy Winehouse on crack — WILD AMY WINEHOUSE was filmed blitzed out of her skull and struggling to talk after sucking in crack fumes from a glass pipe. — The tormented singing sensation took hit after hit of the deadly drug after a 19-minute binge in which she snorted powdered ECSTASY and COCAINE.
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Amy Winehouse Not In Rehab — Amy Winehouse is not in rehab - despite reports circulating Tuesday that she's finally seeking treatment, a rep for the singer tells PEOPLE. — “Amy is not in rehab,” the rep says. “She was seeing a doctor who she regularly sees as part of her ongoing treatment.
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ETonline:
THE ADNAN GHALIB INTERVIEW — EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: For the very first time, BRITNEY SPEARS' paparazzo boyfriend ADNAN GHALIB breaks his silence about his relationship with the singer to ET's THEA ANDREWS. The bombshell interview and Adnan's story begin on tonight's ET!
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BREAKING NEWS - Adnan Hits A Motorcycle! — Britney's boy Adnan Ghalib, paparazzo/speed racer, hit a motorcycle today with Brit in the car, according to X17 photographers. — Adnan was driving Britney's white Mercedes SL, heading east on Sunset about 30 minutes ago in the mild LA rain when the accident occurred.
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TMZ.com:
Lohan Distraught Over Ledger's Death — TMZ has learned Lindsay Lohan was seen sobbing inside La Scala with friends DJ AM and Samantha Ronson — as the group consoled each other after learning of Heath Ledger's death. — Our cameras tried to get comment from Lohan about her former party pal's passing …
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Judge to Denise — The Show Can Go On! — TMZ has learned the judge in the Denise Richards/Charlie Sheen custody battle has ruled Denise can do a reality show with her kids, with certain restrictions. — Charlie had objected to his kids participating in the show.
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Pardon Our Britney Interruption — TMZ has learned Britney Spears will show up for tomorrow's custody hearing to fight for visitation with her two boys. — We're told the Sheriff's department has been alerted to her presence. — We'll be live streaming beginning at 7:30 AM PT. — Stay tuned ...