Heath Ledger Found Dead

Heath Ledger Found Dead

The Brokeback Mountain actor died in his New York apartment; he was 28

Heath Ledger died Tuesday in his New York apartment. He was 28.

The Australian actor's housekeeper found him dead in his bed around 3:35 p.m., Eastern Time. No further details are available at this time, but TMZ.com reports that police officials believe there was no foul play.

The Oscar-nominated actor for his role in Brokeback Mountain has a 2-year-old daughter with his ex-fiancé Michelle Williams.

The actor can be seen for the last time on the big screen in the upcoming Batman movie The Dark Night, which hits theaters July 18.