Heath Ledger?s Family Talks About His Death

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

HEATH LEDGER'S FAMILY TALKS ABOUT HIS DEATH



Less than 24 hours after his lifeless body was discovered by a maid, Heath Ledger's family has released a statement regarding his tragic death.
Their statement is as follows:

"Heath's family confirms the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda. He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper at 3:30 p.m. U.S. time.

We would like to thank our friends and everyone around the world for their well wishes and kind thoughts at this time. Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him.

He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving and selfless individual who was extremely inspirational to many. Please now respect our family's need to grieve and come to terms with our loss privately."

Stay tuned to the Gossip Girls for the latest news on the passing of Heath Ledger.

Below are pictures of the body of Heath Ledger being taken to the coroner's van from his Manhattan apartment (January 22).