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.”

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.

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.

Heath Had Pneumonia  —  TMZ has learned Heath Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died today in NY.  —  Story developing ...

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.

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.

Heath Ledger had pneumonia and was on sleeping pills  —  THE family of West Australian movie star Heath Ledger who died this morning, have spoken of their grief and asked for privacy in which to mourn.  —  Ledger's father Kim Ledger, mother Sally Ledger-Bell and sister Katie Ledger appeared …

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.

Police: Heath Ledger Was Found “Deceased, Naked and Face Down”  —  Paul Browne, Deputy Commissioner for Public Information of the New York Police Department, held a press conference on Heath Ledger Tuesday night.  —  He confirmed the following:  —  • The deceased was discovered …

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.

Hollywood “Deeply Saddened” over Heath  —  Many of those approached to comment on the sudden death of Heath Ledger were too distraught to speak.  But all are in agreement on the magnitude of the loss.  —  Perhaps avoiding the obvious questions awaiting her, Naomi Watts has canceled …

Britney's Pap Pal: Our Relationship Is ‘Far From Over’  —  The same day that is wife filed for separation, photogapher Adnan Ghalib took to the airways Tuesday to discuss his relationship with Britney Spears.  —  Despite reports of a split - and seemingly false claims that Spears had taken …