Heath Ledger’s Death: Accidental Overdose

Heath Ledger’s Death: Accidental Overdose
Just made public, the results of Heath Ledger’s autopsy tell that the actor’s death on January 22nd was due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.

“Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,” spokesperson Ellen Borakove released in a statement on Wednesday morning .

"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications,” the statement added.

According to People magazine, unnamed police sources had previously told the Associated Press that “the actor had six prescription drugs, including anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills.”

Published 2/6/08 by

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  • Huh. I do not understand how you accidentally overdose on any medication. You take a lot, you start to feel sick from the medication itself, you stop taking more. You phone 911. Well, there's five billion people on the planet, and, at the risk of...
    rayster 2/7/08 Reply
  • That's allot to be taking all at once
    gossipgirl43 2/6/08 Reply
  • Poor Heath!

    I can't imagine how he died.

    I just wish Michelle and Matilda were there. maybe it won't happen.

    I just wish " ROAST" is still alive.
    white_angel 2/6/08 Reply
  • I knew it wasn't suicide
    YodaKnowz 2/6/08 Reply
  • I read that all he wanted to do was get some sleep....
    thisismylife365 2/6/08 Reply
  • he must have been feeling so bad to take all those drugs
    LucyPinder123 2/6/08 Reply
  • accidental, good I was hoping to hear that.
    ILuvtheCamera 2/6/08 Reply