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No Criminal Case in Heath Ledger’s Death

They know he died from an accidental drug overdose, but federal prosecutors wanted to learn how actor Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his death. But, now, it appears that will remain a mystery. Yesterday prosecutors overseeing a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into whether the painkillers found in Ledger’s system were obtained illegally decided not to pursue criminal charges against the person who supplied the actor with the drugs. Law enforcement officials say they bowed out of the probe “because they don’t believe there’s a viable target.” The announcement comes less than 24 hours after actress Mary-Kate … Continue reading →

Big Screen Tribute to Heath Ledger Planned

When “The Dark Knight” makes its debut on the big screen next month all eyes will be on the movie’s star the late Heath Ledger… and on his family who plans to be front and center at the film’s premiere. According to new reports, the premiere of Ledger’s final complete film, in which he stars as Batman’s nemesis, The Joker, will be dedicated to the actor and his family just acknowledged that they will be the special guests at the event. New York newspapers are reporting that Ledger’s parents and sisters will make the trip from their native Australia to … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger’s Alleged Love Child

Apparently, Heath Ledger’s uncles have a problem letting their nephew rest in peace. Make that estranged uncles. News reports say they are the ones claiming that the late actor may have fathered a love child when he was a teenager. According to Australian newspapers, when Ledger was a 17-year-old struggling actor in Sydney he reportedly hooked up with a 25-year-old woman who later gave birth to a baby girl. Ledger’s uncles claim the woman was living with another man when she discovered she was pregnant and never found out the baby’s paternity. “There is a very real possibility that Heath … Continue reading →

Probe Continues Into Heath Ledger’s Death

We know Heath Ledger died (an all too early death), but federal agents say they still don’t know how the actor obtained the powerful painkillers Oxycontin and Vicodin that contributed to his passing. According to new reports released by federal drug agents, no bottles for those drugs were found in Ledger’s apartment. However, the report does say that bottles were located in various parts of the actor’s home for other prescriptions such as sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs, which medical examiners found in his system at the time of his death. Drug Enforcement Administration agents reveal that they recently interviewed … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger’s Final Farewell

A sunset plunge, drinks, and live music… they sound like the recipe for a typical beach party, not a post-funeral get together. But, those saying their final farewell to Heath Ledger will tell you the actor wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. While the rest of the world spent the week focusing on the New York City Medical Examiner’s report that revealed the 28-year-old “Brokeback Mountain” star died of an accidental mixture of prescription drugs, Ledger’s family and friends took part in an emotional goodbye to the young father. The farewell consisted of three separate events beginning with a … Continue reading →

Home Medical Errors on the Rise

A research study from the University of California at San Diego found that the number of deaths resulting from medication mistakes at home has risen sharply over the last twenty years. Researchers looked at nearly fifty million American death certificates from the last twenty-five years. They found some interesting trends: Nearly a quarter of a million deaths were caused by medication errors, including overdoses, drug interactions, and mixing prescription drugs with alcohol or recreational drugs. There were 1132 deaths from medication mistakes at home in 1983. Compare that to more than twelve thousand deaths from medication mistakes in 2004 and … Continue reading →

Batman Returns… But He’s Not the Only One

The buzz around this summer’s release of “The Dark Knight” has reached epic proportions. The film doesn’t premiere until July 18th but there is barely an entertainment news program or publication out there that hasn’t already given the Batman sequel significant coverage. Obviously, much of the hype has been caused by the passing of one of the movie’s stars: Heath Ledger. The late actor plays the Joker in his next-to-last role and his frantic performance and his demonic makeup has fueled major buzz about the film and the rest of the cast. “The Dark Knight,” reunites star Christian Bale with … Continue reading →

Merry Matilda… Maybe

Looking at her bright smile you would never know that 2-year-old Matilda Rose Ledger has been handed a fate most of us can only pray never befalls our own children. The sweet-natured toddler is the daughter of actress Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger. Matilda’s name was splashed in the headlines a few weeks back when the actor’s will was made public. And just when that mini drama appeared to be fading from the front pages the little girl and her mom once again became fodder for the forums. Lately, Internet forums dedicated to celebrity offspring have been buzzing … Continue reading →

“Dungeons & Dragons” Creator Dies

To “Dungeons & Dragons” die-hards E. Gary Gygax was a giant. To residents of Wisconsin (like me) he was a quiet man who lived in a large home along Lake Geneva. Now both groups are mourning his death. According to news reports, Gygax died of an abdominal aneurysm. He was 69. He is considered the “father of modern gaming” and he has “Dungeons & Dragons” to thank for putting him on the map. In 1974, Gygax developed “Dungeons & Dragons” with Dave Arneson. In addition, he was involved in founding Tactical Studies Rules, which published “Dungeons & Dragons” and other … Continue reading →

Brad Renfro Results and CW Gives WWE the Smack

The toxicology reports are back on both Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger and sadly, both are very similar. A statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office was released which said that Brad Renfro died of “acute heroin/morphine intoxication” or in other words, an accidental heroin overdose. The 25-year-old actor was found dead on January 15th in his apartment. The coroner on the Heath Ledger case has also ruled he died of an accidental overdose. When the young actor was found dead, he had six different prescription drugs in his system. The drugs were a mixture of painkillers (hydrocodone and … Continue reading →