Thursday, February 7, 2008
HEATH LEDGER'S CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs. The New York City medical examiner said Wednesday the cause of death was "acute intoxication by the combined effects of six types of prescription drugs, including sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication, in Ledger's apartment.
... In response to the autopsy report, Heath Ledger's father, Kim, issued a statement on behalf of the Ledger family. "Today's results put an end to speculation, but our son's beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts. While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage.