Breaking News >> Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead in New York City

**ThirdMarioBro** · 01-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Jesus, that came out of nowhere. I suppose that makes The Dark Knight his official last role. I hope the Joker wasn't intended to be in the third one.

**Jester** · 01-22-2008, 04:55 PM

All I've heard on the news as I was watching was how hard the role of the Joker was on him. Am I insencitive for thinking that that is fairly laughable?

*VaughnMichael* · 01-22-2008, 05:03 PM

wow I was just sent this link http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/live-i...h-ledger-died/
This is disgusting I can't believe they're outside filming...
Am I the only one that thinks enough is enough already?
When will all of this madness end? How many more young stars have to go nuts or kill themselves before it does?

*Raph's Girl* · 01-22-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

wow I was just sent this link http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/live-i...h-ledger-died/
This is disgusting I can't believe they're outside filming...
Am I the only one that thinks enough is enough already?
When will all of this madness end? How many more young stars have to go nuts or kill themselves before it does?

Frak that...they're showing the same footage on CNN.... I watched on tv as they took his body out of the apartment.

edit: Looks like The Dark Knight isn't his last film. He was currently filming this little number:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ima...ctor_Parnassus

TMZ.com is saying that Heath Ledger was sick with Pneumonia and had been taking Ambien for an Insomnia problem

Fugitoid Jones · 01-22-2008, 06:41 PM

Yeah, when my sister dropped by my apartment and told me about this, I didn't believe her. I thought maybe it was somebody with the same name, but she insisted that it was THE Heath Ledger. The whole situation is really depressing.

Luckily, I read that he had finished shooting The Dark Knight, so we should be able to see his entire performance, without stand-ins ala Brandon Lee's in The Crow.

People keep saying "When are these celebrities going to stop? When will they learn to lay off the drugs and partying?" Well, guess what, they never will. This **** has been going on for decades, and they will never learn. It's a sad and depressing fact.

*Drtooth* · 01-23-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

TMZ.com is saying that Heath Ledger was sick with Pneumonia and had been taking Ambien for an Insomnia problem

Well, it's comforting to know it wasn't drug abuse. Now it's just really saddening. Same illness that killed Jim Henson.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-23-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Well, it's comforting to know it wasn't drug abuse. Now it's just really saddening. Same illness that killed Jim Henson.

you know out of respect for Jim I'm not gonna say what I did...His family didn't want people to know.

*odupianist* · 01-23-2008, 12:15 PM

Not going to lie, but I couldn't help but chuckle at how ridiculous the protest ad is. Seriously, they're going to picket a guy's funeral who portrayed a gay on film? They're only doing it (or going to or going to try to, etc) because it's Heath Ledger and since he's a big movie star, they're going to get media exposure themselves. This way they get more crazies for their cause.

Honestly, I am not a huge fan or anything of Heath Ledger's, but it did come as a shock. I dont know if it's becaus he was so young or the upcoming Batman movie or what. I think it was a shock for a lot of people because he isn't out in the media like Lindsey Lohan or Britney Spears. Those people wouldn't be such a surprise when they die because we're almost expecting it. I was listening to the radio this morning, and the DJ was saying how the pills Heath was taking (Ambien I think?) is pretty out there stuff. The DJ (Mancow if any of you listen to him) said that he had taken Ambien for sleeping problems and he said he did some random stuff and didn't even remember it. So it sounds like a pretty interesting drug.

I saw BBM. It was alright, wasn't great or anything, but wasn't as big a deal as the media played it out ot be at the time.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-23-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Same illness that killed Jim Henson.

Actually if you read the description of what Jim Henson had he actually died of Mersa.

Anyways... the autopsy report came out today on Heath...inconclusive of course...they generally are the day after. We'll find out in a couple weeks.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ead/index.html

*Mecha Cow* · 01-23-2008, 01:18 PM

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I did ask where they're doing this at if I can find out I can orginize something.

Please don't. I understand where you're coming from but these scumbags are just going to spin everything around to support their ridiculous agenda, and they don't deserve the attention or even the acknowledgement.

*Drtooth* · 01-23-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Actually if you read the description of what Jim Henson had he actually died of Mersa.

Hmm, I heard it was pneumonia. Anyway, the point is it doesn't even have to take an uncommon, exotic, or otherwise major illness or disease that can unfortunately take a big name person's life.

As for the WBC? Screw them. If they want to be the Christian equivillant of the Taliban, there's nothing you can do about it. I think they shouold be tried for treason for protesting soldier deaths for a war they probably lobbies for the US to start. Funny how wackos who believed in a multiarmed green god riding on a comet to destroy Earth are referred to as a dangerous cult and these people aren't. I usually can respect a person's religion, but for the love of Pete, this is the reason why everyone hates Christians.

*Voltron* · 01-22-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Jesus, that came out of nowhere. I suppose that makes The Dark Knight his official last role. I hope the Joker wasn't intended to be in the third one.

Of course he'd be in a sequel! Everyone came back for this sequel! I'm about to kill someone! MAN!

This is right out of the blue.

****!

*gobo* · 01-22-2008, 07:43 PM

After reading the first few posts, I was imagining a mugging situation. Guess I was wrong... R.I.P. Heath Ledger.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-22-2008, 07:45 PM

ABC News is saying that Heath Ledger had scheduled a massage, either the masseus (sp?) or his housekeeper (conflicting reports) found him dead in the apartment surrounded by pills.

Peanut · 01-22-2008, 07:53 PM

Someone already said that like 5 or 6 posts into the thread. Do you ever read anything?

**Jo Dawn** · 01-22-2008, 08:22 PM

Yeah, heard this as it was happening. Girl I work with's sister's husband is a director in Cali.

It's a shame, yeah. Who knows, maybe it was an accidental OD. Maybe it wasn't. But the fact that he was already in and out of rehab didn't help.

What's really sad (besides him being so young and having a little girl) is that no one needs to get involved in drugs. He didn't need to be ON the drugs at the time of death. One or two times of simple drugs and kill you years later. So you can be just taking a sleeping pill or even just going to bed without the aid of pills, walking in your room, and just die, because of those few times you made an idiotic decision.

I know. My cousin died that way.

*Spitfire* · 01-22-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Jesus, that came out of nowhere. I suppose that makes The Dark Knight his official last role. I hope the Joker wasn't intended to be in the third one.

My thoughts exactly when I heard this in class today.

Fledermaus · 01-22-2008, 09:21 PM

I realize I'm a few hours late, but, damn...

I hope his family is okay. Last role in life: the Joker...

*Revan* · 01-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Were they entirely done filming dark knight prior to?

**Jester** · 01-22-2008, 10:12 PM

Yes. I'm not sure who at the moment but someone (it was cqb101) assured me in the Dark Night had finished filming.

01-22-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Jesus, that came out of nowhere. I suppose that makes The Dark Knight his official last role. I hope the Joker wasn't intended to be in the third one. __________________

01-22-2008, 04:55 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	All I've heard on the news as I was watching was how hard the role of the Joker was on him. Am I insencitive for thinking that that is fairly laughable? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-22-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	Yeah, when my sister dropped by my apartment and told me about this, I didn't believe her. I thought maybe it was somebody with the same name, but she insisted that it was THE Heath Ledger. The whole situation is really depressing. Luckily, I read that he had finished shooting The Dark Knight, so we should be able to see his entire performance, without stand-ins ala Brandon Lee's in The Crow. People keep saying "When are these celebrities going to stop? When will they learn to lay off the drugs and partying?" Well, guess what, they never will. This **** has been going on for decades, and they will never learn. It's a sad and depressing fact. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-22-2008, 07:43 PM	#13
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	After reading the first few posts, I was imagining a mugging situation. Guess I was wrong... R.I.P. Heath Ledger. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

01-22-2008, 07:45 PM	#14
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	ABC News is saying that Heath Ledger had scheduled a massage, either the masseus (sp?) or his housekeeper (conflicting reports) found him dead in the apartment surrounded by pills. __________________

01-22-2008, 05:03 PM	#3
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	wow I was just sent this link http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/live-i...h-ledger-died/ This is disgusting I can't believe they're outside filming... Am I the only one that thinks enough is enough already? When will all of this madness end? How many more young stars have to go nuts or kill themselves before it does?

01-23-2008, 12:15 PM	#8
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	Not going to lie, but I couldn't help but chuckle at how ridiculous the protest ad is. Seriously, they're going to picket a guy's funeral who portrayed a gay on film? They're only doing it (or going to or going to try to, etc) because it's Heath Ledger and since he's a big movie star, they're going to get media exposure themselves. This way they get more crazies for their cause. Honestly, I am not a huge fan or anything of Heath Ledger's, but it did come as a shock. I dont know if it's becaus he was so young or the upcoming Batman movie or what. I think it was a shock for a lot of people because he isn't out in the media like Lindsey Lohan or Britney Spears. Those people wouldn't be such a surprise when they die because we're almost expecting it. I was listening to the radio this morning, and the DJ was saying how the pills Heath was taking (Ambien I think?) is pretty out there stuff. The DJ (Mancow if any of you listen to him) said that he had taken Ambien for sleeping problems and he said he did some random stuff and didn't even remember it. So it sounds like a pretty interesting drug. I saw BBM. It was alright, wasn't great or anything, but wasn't as big a deal as the media played it out ot be at the time.

01-22-2008, 07:53 PM	#15
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Someone already said that like 5 or 6 posts into the thread. Do you ever read anything?

01-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#16
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Yeah, heard this as it was happening. Girl I work with's sister's husband is a director in Cali. It's a shame, yeah. Who knows, maybe it was an accidental OD. Maybe it wasn't. But the fact that he was already in and out of rehab didn't help. What's really sad (besides him being so young and having a little girl) is that no one needs to get involved in drugs. He didn't need to be ON the drugs at the time of death. One or two times of simple drugs and kill you years later. So you can be just taking a sleeping pill or even just going to bed without the aid of pills, walking in your room, and just die, because of those few times you made an idiotic decision. I know. My cousin died that way. __________________

01-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#18
Fledermaus Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,115	I realize I'm a few hours late, but, damn... I hope his family is okay. Last role in life: the Joker... __________________ We're calling it a freeway. Eight lanes of shimmering cement running from here to Pasadena. Smooth, safe, fast. Traffic jams will be a thing of the past. I see a place where people get on and off the freeway. On and off, off and on all day, all night! Soon there will be a string of gas stations, inexpensive motels, restaurants that serve rapidly prepared food! Tire salons, automobile dealerships and wonderful, wonderful billboards reaching as far as the eye can see! My God... It'll be beautiful.

01-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#19
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	Were they entirely done filming dark knight prior to? __________________

01-22-2008, 10:12 PM	#20
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Yes. I'm not sure who at the moment but someone (it was cqb101) assured me in the Dark Night had finished filming. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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