The Gaytheist Agenda

Ledger was found dead in his Soho residence in New York City today.

Ledger’s family, including father Kim and mother Sally and sister Kate spoke to reporters in Perth this afternoon.

“We, Heath’s family can confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda,” his father said.

“He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper. He was down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish, individual (and) extremely inspirational to many.”

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New York police said they could not confirm Ledger was suffering from pneumonia.

“This is the first I’m hearing that,” Lieutenant John Grimpal, from the New York Police Department, told Macquarie Radio.

“The medical examiner, once he or she conducts an autopsy, will determine exactly the cause of death.”

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TMZ reports the actor was in full cardiac arrest by the time emergency services arrived at the apartment. They attempted to perform CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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In 2005, he was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain.

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Ledger’s other film credits included A Knight’s Tale, The Patriot, Casanova, Ned Kelly, Lords of Dogtown and Monster’s Ball. He recently appeared in I’m Not There, one of several actors playing a role representing Bob Dylan and was currently working on the movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, directed by Terry Gilliam and in which he was to star alongside Christopher Plummer and Tom Waits.

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Rest in peace, Heath.