Although initial reports claimed that Heath Ledger died from a drug overdose – accidental or otherwise – now it appears that they might have been way off the mark.
Because now sources apparently close to the investigation into Heath Ledger's death suspect that he may have died because his heart just stopped. Whether it was a heart attack or something else – or whether these natural death claims are completely inaccurate – remains to be seen. But if it is true, then at least Jack Nicholson was wrong the other day.
And that's always heartwarming news.
There's always such a sudden flurry of speculation whenever something as blindsiding as the untimely death of Heath Ledger that it's hard to unearth any sort of truth. But now, almost a week after Heath Ledger died, things are starting to make themselves a little clearer.
In the wake of his death there were reports that Heath Ledger was suffering from pneumonia – disproved during Heath Ledger's initial autopsy – reports that Heath had deliberately taken his own life because, as claimed by a friend of his, "everything was misery for him," and reports that his death was drug-based but purely accidental. And Jack Nicholson seemed to claim that Heath Ledger took a sleeping pill and drove off a cliff, although who knows what the hell he was banging on about.
But, if the latest news is to believed, each of these theories is completely wrong. According to TMZ, Heath Ledger's death might be put down to natural causes and nothing more:
It's now appearing that the level of toxicity (from medication) in Ledger's system was low enough that it may not have caused his death. These sources say Heath's heart stopped. It could have been a heart attack but it's not certain, at least not yet. Although it's bizarre that a 28-year-old could die of natural causes, it happens.
Now, there still haven't been any official announcements – no toxicology reports revealed and no statements from coroners – but if TMZ's sources are as close to the investigation as they claim to be, then it's definitely an encouraging sign. However, if Heath Ledger's heart did just stop then it will only raise more questions of why? Stress from his insomnia? Was it weakened by the drugs that Heath was claimed to have been addicted to?
Hopefully soon we'll all know for certain.
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Daniela says
I wish there was a way to turn back the clock Heath…and stop this from happening… One of the most talented and promising actors… so many images left unseen, so many emotions left to portray. And on top of it all, you seemed to be a genuine, nice and real person…
Wish I could turn back the clock and stop this from being true… You won my heart…talent is a most splendorous thing… I wish I could still watch you when we were both in our 60’s. Wish there was a way… My heart sunk when I first heard you were gone… And it sinks everytime I think of you… I just shake my head in sadness and disbelief…
I can´t take your face out of my mind Heath, and Gustavo Santaolalla’s “The Wings” from Brokeback’s soundtrack is playing in my head and won’t stop…Probably because it’s so sad, and so beautiful, and it reminds me of you…
Rest in peace, Heath.
This is just me, one who never met you but now feels as if she lost a very dear and close, special friend, saying goodbye…
You’ll forever be up there with the greats to me Heath…
It’s really hard letting you go…
You will be missed.
Love always,
Daniela.
atrain24 says
Please check what you said concerning Jack Nicholson. I believe you have your facts mixed up.
” Ledger’s death prompted actor Jack Nicholson to say that the tragedy could be a warning about the dangers of certain sleeping pills. Nicholson reported that he had taken Ambien and suffered serious side effects as a result, saying “I warn people about Ambien. I almost drove off a cliff once. I don’t take sleeping pills but somebody said, ‘take this, it’s mild’.” “I got a call in the middle of the night, kind of an emergency, and I almost drove off a cliff 50 yards from my house. I live up in the mountains in Aspen. It’s something to warn people about,” he said.”
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2467
I have read from several sources that he was referring to himself almost driving off a cliff NOT Heath Ledger.
That said, Ledger’s death is such a tragedy. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.