Only 28 years old. My heart goes out to his family esp his little girl Matilda.

Yes, as an Aussie, I really feel for his family here in Australia - they probably found out like everyone else - on the TV. I wish Michelle , Matilda and Heath's family back home all the best at coming to terms with the tragedy.

This came as a complete shock to me. Really hit home since I just watched one of his movies this past weekend.

Unbelievable. My heart aches for his family. I have been anxiously awaiting for The Dark Knight to hit theaters and was absolutely blown away at this news.

It's very eerie how his character looks similar to the late Brandon Lee in The Crow.

Apparently he died of pneumonia?

Very very sad. I heard on the way to work and couldn't believe it. Another Aussie lost to us and so young... his poor parents & family. My heart goes out to them.

He was an awesome actor.

From what I read, he died of an OD on prescription medication. But you know how these things flip-flop.

ACTOR Heath Ledger, who was found dead in New York today, had been taking a prescription drug that has been caused bizarre and potentially dangerous reactions for hundreds of Australians.

The three bottles of prescription pills found in Heath Ledger's Manhattan apartment in SoHo contained antidepressants and Ambien, a police source told PageSix.com.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne said that there were three prescription bottles found, all in Heath Ledger's name.

The actor, from Perth who was found dead of an apparent overdose today at the age of 28, had spoken in the past about having trouble sleeping.

I was both shocked and saddened when I heard the news. Another young and very talented actor lost to us. The death of any young individual is always a tragedy.

I was also shocked to see this. He seemed like a very genuine person when I saw him on TV in interviews. How sad for his daughter...:frown: I lost my dad at the same age, so I feel for her.