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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 →

“American Idol” Star Weds and Heath Ledger Remembered

“American Idol” season five runner-up Katharine McPhee got her fairy tale wedding after all. At one point the singer-actress wondered if she would ever find true love and now she can stop worrying. The 23-year-old, who recently finished filming the comedy “I Know What Boys Like,” now has a new role as Mrs. Nick Cokas. McPhee and the 42-year-old Cokas exchanged vows in a late afternoon ceremony at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, according to her rep. The couple met in 2005 when they performed in a Los Angeles theater production of “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.” (Cokas is now a … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger’s Beverly Hills Memorial Service

Last night dozens of Heath Ledger’s friends and relatives gathered in Beverly Hills to remember the 28-year-old actor in a low-key ceremony that remarkably wasn’t swarmed by members of the paparazzi. The young father, whose dead body was discovered in his New York apartment Tuesday afternoon, was memorialized by A-list celebs including Australian actress Naomi Watts. The private event reportedly took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel just hours before the actor’s body was scheduled to return to his native Australia. That’s where news reports say Ledger’s family is planning to hold another memorial service before the “Brokeback Mountain” star’s … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger Movies See Record Sales

Have you watched a Heath Ledger movie since his untimely death was announced Tuesday? If you have you aren’t alone. I’m sure it comes as no surprise to anyone that Ledger’s tragic death has spiked sales and interest in the films that made him a star. According to Amazon.com, three of Ledger’s movies were listed among the 25 best-selling DVDs on the website as of last night. The top seller of the three is Ledger’s 1999 comedy “10 Things I Hate About You” and his 2001 period action flick “A Knight’s Tale.” Others have been purchasing copies of 2005’s “Brokeback … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger’s Death—What’s Real and What’s Rumor

Just as they did when Anna Nicole Smith was found dead, celebrity rumor mills have been working overtime in the days following Heath Ledger’s death. The fact that pills were found near the actor’s body certainly didn’t help to lessen growing speculation. Add to that the bizarre involvement of a masseuse who called Ledger’s alleged lady love former “Full House” actress Mary Kate Olsen before dialing 911 and you got the recipe for a full blown celebrity circus. So what is fact and what is fiction? Let’s break it down: THE FUNERAL According to a New York funeral home director, … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger and Mary Kate Olsen More Than “Just Friends”

It’s no surprise that there are more questions than answers in the death of actor Heath Ledger. A housekeeper and a masseuse found the Oscar nominee’s lifeless body Tuesday afternoon in the bedroom of his Manhattan apartment. Since then a preliminary autopsy on Ledger’s body came back inconclusive and toxicology test results won’t be back for another week. Until then the world will go on speculating about what really killed the 28-year-old father. At this point it’s no secret that police found six types of prescription pills issued in Ledger’s name in his apartment following his death. According to police … Continue reading →