Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger the one-year anniversary of his death

Today is the anniversary of Heath Ledgers death. Jan 22, 2008 Just days before the one-year anniversary of Heath Ledger’s death, colleagues of the actor — who won a posthumous Golden Globe on Sunday — remember him in an article published on Entertainment Weekly‘s Web site Friday (January 16). Since the news broke that Ledger ...

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Heath Ledger – Loved and Warned

Jack Nicholson told reporters outside the Wolseley restaurant in London last night that he had tried to warn Heath Ledger of the dangers of his lifestyle, and hinted that he had seen it coming. When Nicholson was informed that Heath Ledger had died, possibly of an overdose, he said, “That’s awful,” and added “I warned him.” Nicole Kidman “I am shocked and very saddened by the news. I deeply respected Heath’s work and always admired his continuing development as an artist. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.” Cate Blanchett “I

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Actor Brad Renfro dies at 25

January 14, 2008 Actor Brad Renfro dies at 25

The cause of the actor's death was not immediately known. Although an autopsy is planned for today or Thursday, results of a toxicology test to determine whether drugs were a factor in his death will take six to eight weeks.

The actor served 10 days in jail in May 2006 after pleading no contest to driving while intoxicated and guilty to attempted possession of heroin. The latter charge was related to his arrest in Los Angeles' Skid Row area, when he tried to buy heroin from an undercover officer in 2005. Other run-ins with the law included a 1998 charge of cocaine and marijuana possession, for which he avoided jail time in a plea deal.

He was also placed on probation in January

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