Heath Ledger: Rest in Peace

Heath Ledger, Oscar-nominated actor, was found dead in a Manhattan apartment today.

He was only 28 years old, way too young to leave this world. This is really sad, a young person’s death always seems so unbelievable. When I heard the news via IM at work, I thought this was a horrible internet hoax. But sadly, after reading his obit on CNN, I had to accept that it was true. He is survived by his two year old daughter, Matilda.

No official word on the cause of death, but it seems drugs may have been a factor. Gothamist has man-on-the-street images of the scene on Broome street where Ledger died. Tons of news outlets and gossip sites armed with mini dv camcorders all vying to get a shot of the corpse. It’s seriously depressing that there is footage on TMZ of the police carrying out the body. I’m all about freedom of speech, but some things don’t need to be filmed in my opinion out of respect for the family.

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