America’s “gay” Brokeback Mountain cowboy was found dead Tuesday in his Manhattan, New York apartment.
“Heath Ledger is dead”, New York Police Department declared just minutes ago. At the moment the cause of death is unknown. The New York Fire Department received a call at 2:27 responding to a “cardiac arrest call” in New York. When they arrived at the scene they found an unresponsive male, that was later declared dead at the site.
Heath was discovered by his housekeeper who was trying to wake him up for an appointment with a masseuse in his Soho apartment.
Heath Ledger was best known in the gay community of his role as Ennis Del Mar in “Brokeback Mountain,” a controversial movie about two gay cowboys who had a secret relationship. The Academy Award nominated actor was only 28.
Heath leaves behind a young daughter whom he had with actress Michelle Williams. May you rest in peace Heath Ledger. UPDATES AFTER THE JUMP.
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