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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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Ledger's Death Doesn't Look Like Suicide — Multiple sources in the NYPD tell TMZ, although it's too early to know, it's looking like Heath Ledger's death was accidental and not suicide. — There have been numerous reports suggesting that Ledger took his own life by ingesting a boatload of pills.
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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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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.”
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People.com:
Initial Ledger Autopsy Proves Inconclusive — Wednesday's autopsy was unable to determine how Heath Ledger died, say officials. Additional tests and more time are required. — “The autopsy was inconclusive,” New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove tells PEOPLE.
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.
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Heath Had Pneumonia — TMZ has learned Heath Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died today in NY. — Story developing ...
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Michelle Collins / Best Week Ever:
When Is a Makeshift Best Buy Tribute to Heath Ledger Too Soon? The Answer: Always. — Yesterday evening, only a few hours after the tragic passing of Heath Ledger, we received this e-mail from reader Don T., who stumbled across a thoughtfully arranged makeshift Heath Ledger Tribute at his local Best Buy in Mission Valley San Diego.
CNN:
Autopsy fails to find how actor Heath Ledger died — NEW YORK (CNN) — An autopsy Wednesday morning on actor Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and a cause-of-death determination will take 10 to 14 days, a medical examiner's spokeswoman said. — The Academy Award-nominated actor was found dead Tuesday …
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Kate Stroup / People.com:
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 …
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Daily Mail:
Reunited: Britney back together with British boyfriend as she faces another day of reckoning in court — Britney Spears and her on/off British boyfriend Adnan Ghalib reunited last night for a romantic dinner. — Holding hands and beaming, the couple stepped out at Taverna Tony's Greek restaurant …
OK! Magazine:
OK! Exclusive: Brit & Adnan Back Together! — Even though Britney Spears appeared to be rid of her photographer beau Adnan Ghalib, OK! can exclusively confirm that the troubled singer has rekindled her romance with the former paparazzo. — This news comes after sources confirm to OK! …
Bill Hutchinson / NY Daily News:
Papa-ratso blabs about Brit begging for 3rd baby — Britney Spears' paparazzo boy toy went public with their relationship Tuesday night, saying the pop tart wrongly thought she was carrying his child - and that she still wants to get pregnant. — Adnan Ghalib told “The Insider” and …
Michael K / Dlisted:He's Loving This.... Adnan Ghalib was on Entertainment Tonight …
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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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Lil' Wayne Arrested — Again! — TMZ has learned that rapper Lil' Wayne has been popped by cops for drugs ... again! — Law enforcement officials tell us Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., was arrested near Yuma, Arizona last night on three felony counts: possession of dangerous drugs …
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New York Post:
MUSIC STARS ARE TUNING OUT SEX — WE'RE not sure we believe him for a second, but Lenny Kravitz insists he's been celibate for three years. “[It's] just a promise I made until I get married,” the rocker, who's been married to Lisa Bonet - and linked to Adriana Lima, Devon Aoki …
TMZ.com:
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.
X17 Online:
Britney Arrives At Court! — We've just received reports that Britney Spears has just arrived at court for her hearing today with Sam in the car - and without Adnan! — Adnan apparently split from Brit's company around 6 AM, long before the pop princess headed over to court.
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