This is ridiculously sad news. Page Six reported about 20 minutes ago that Heath Ledger was found dead in a Soho apartment earlier this afternoon.

Authorities have ruled out foul play for now. The cause of death is presumed to be an accidental overdose of prescription pills. The actor is survived by his two year old daughter,Matilda.

Sources:NY Times/Page Six/Gawker

Correction:Heath was not found in Mary-Kate Olsen’s apartment,but a neighboring one to her.
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