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Updates of the day:

Heath Ledger’s body will be undergoing an autopsy today.

– The actor, TMZ reported, was suffering from pneumonia at the time of his death. He had recently been filming in London shortly before his passing on Tuesday.

– Friends of the Australian actor are saying that they saw his death coming.(But US reported this so who knows if it’s a legitamate quote)
“Heath has gone though a rough road of trying to get sober,” reveals a pal.
Ledger’s substance abuse issues could be one of the reason for his split from Michelle Williams, mother to their two year old Matilda.

– Paps broke the news to Jack Nicholson in London. When he heard, all he said was “I warned him.” (I would have posted the video but thats all it was)

– Williams learned about Heaths death on location in Sweden, is devastated over the news of Ledger’s passing. And, although The New York Times has reported that Heath’s death is likely an overdose, his family is insisting that it was an accident, issuing this statement this morning:

“We, Heath’s family, confirm, 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.”

Several celebrities and producers have already issued condolences to Heath’s family:

“I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.” - Mel Gibson

“What a tragedy. My heart goes out to his family.” - Nicole Kidman
(Sidenote: I wonder how Naomi is taking this? I think she never got over Heath…she wanted to marry him and have his kids-he wasn’t ready he said-but then he did just that with Michelle months later)

“Heath Ledger was a courageous actor, and a great soul. He gave us the gift of sharing his fearless and beautiful love – of his craft, and of all who worked with him – for which all of us will be eternally grateful.”
- Focus Features, producers of Brokeback Mountain

“The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.”
- Warner Bros., producers of The Dark Night

“It was with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Heath Ledger. It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation’s finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger’s diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.”
- Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia

“This is an unimaginable tragedy. Heath was a true artist, a deeply sensitive man, an explorer, gifted and wise beyond his years. There is no finer person on this earth.” - Todd Haynes, director of I’m Not There