-->
-
Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22, 2008. His death was later confirmed as an accidental overdose on six different prescription drugs. TMZ confirmed with NYPD sources that cops found a $20 bill rolled up next to Ledger's body, but tests for drugs on the bill came back negative.
-
Fast Facts
- Drugs in his system: Oxycodone, Vicodin (hydrocodone), Valium (Diazepam), Restoril (Temazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), doxylamine
- No illegal drugs reported detected
-
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
Heath Ledger Drugs News
- Google News: Health Ledger Drugs
- The New York Times: Heath Ledgers Death Is Ruled an Accident (February 6, 2008)
- Kim Ledger: "While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage."
- The New York Times: Ledger Died of Accidental Overdose (February 6, 2008)
- "'Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine,' medical examiner's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said in a news release."
- CNN.com: $20 Bill in Home Where Ledger Died Tests Clean (January 23, 2008)
- " 'There were no illegal drugs found' in the apartment, [New York Police Commissioner] Kelly said on Wednesday. He said there were prescription drugs, in their bottles, not strewn around as previously reported."
- TMZ.com: Rolled $20 Was Clean (January 23, 2008)
- TMZ.com: Money in Ledger's Apartment Being Tested (January 23, 2008)
- TMZ.com reported: Cops in New York say the rolled-up $20 bill did not appear to have any drug residue on it — but they are in the process of testing it.
- PerezHilton: Illegal Drugs Found In Ledger's Apartment!!! Not Just Pills!!!!!! (January 23, 2008)
- Bricks and Stones Gossip: Drug Packets Found In Ledger's Apartment (January 23, 2008)
- The Hollywood Gossip: Pills, Not Illegal Drugs, Found in Heath Ledger's Apartment (January 23, 2008)
- PageSix.com: More Drugs For Heath? (January 23, 2008)
- X17 Online: Narcotics Found in Ledger's Apartment (January 23, 2008)
- The Superficial: UPDATE: Heath Ledger's death might be drug related (January 23, 2008)
- TMZ.com: Five Different Drugs Found in Heath's Apartment (January 23, 2008)
-
-
Heath Ledger Drugs on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled. U know what that means... Prescription drugs! I'm a be on my Heath Ledger shit this weekend!
@8plus9 | November 10, 2009 12:49 AM -
@kyleandjackieo M Lohan is right what else can he do to get L off drugs. Too late to say what if when she's dead. Look at Heath Ledger
@sharkywoo | November 09, 2009 09:15 PM -
Your guide to prescription drugs - Heath Ledger. #worldsthinnestbooks
@coleshooter | November 09, 2009 04:27 PM -
#worldsthinnestbooks "Say No To Drugs" by Heath Ledger (too soon?)
@wade_wilson | November 09, 2009 07:57 AM -
Watchin the dark knight come to think of it heath ledger had to b on some kinda drugs to play the joker so well this wasn't jus good actin
@JFelz | November 08, 2009 06:54 AM
-
-
Heath Ledger Drugs on Amazon | View All
-
Lords of Dogtown - $14.94
LORDS OF DOGTOWN tells the radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta (John Robinson, Elephant), Tony Alva (Vic...
Amazon -
Brokeback Mountain (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) - $19.98
Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 11/27/2007 Run time: 135 minutes Rating: R
Amazon -
Brokeback Mountain (Widescreen Edition) - $14.98
This sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men a ranch-hand & a rodeo cowboy who meet in the summer of 1963 & unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications joys & heartbreak they experience provide a testament to ...
Amazon -
Lords of Dogtown (Unrated Extended Cut) - $14.94
LORDS OF DOGTOWN tells the radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta (John Robinson, Elephant), Tony Alva (Vic...
Amazon -
Candy - $14.98
Oscar®-nominee Heath Ledger stars as Dan, a charming but reckless young poet who falls in love with Candy (Abbie Cornish), a beautiful young student who is attracted to his bohemian lifestyle. In order to get closer to Dan, Candy joins him ...
Amazon
-
-
Questions and Answers About Heath Ledger Drugs | View All | Ask a Question
View All Heath Ledger Drugs Questions (243) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone have the video King Rat that Heath Ledger was in before his death? (1 Answer)It hasn't been released yet. The video is for an upcoming single by Modest Mouse. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/03/19/2009-03-19_heath_ledgers_modest_mouse_king_rat_musi.html read moreWhat do you think of this Modest Mouse video directed by Heath Ledger? (5 Answers)I love the video and all the indie/retro animation. I also love the message that is being presented. I would like even if it wasn't directed by Heath Ledger, but ... read moreI also would like to know why Heath Ledger AND Brad Renfro were left out of the Memorial Reel? (2 Answers)Like Ledger, Brad Renfro died before last year's Oscar ceremony. However, Renfro was not included in last year's memorial reel. They had this to say about it when fans demanded ... read moreWas that guy putting on that goffy makeup/under what Budget!? really Heath Ledger or just someone who looked like him. (1 Answer)It wasn't Heath Ledger, just I guy who looked like him. read more
Ask a Question about Heath Ledger Drugs 140 characters
