The death of the extraordinary actor Heath Ledger was so unexpected and mysterious that an usual autopsy was not enough. The very first autopsy that was make, became inconclusive and more tests are needed. 

To find the real cause of his death needs10 days to complete the investigation, said Ellen Borakove, a spokeswoman for the medical examiner.

Police believe his death is drug-related, as sleeping pills were found strewn around his home, but it has also been reported that the star was suffering from pneumonia at the time.

Some new evidence has surfaced in the shocking death of the Australian actor.

Police recovered several drug packets containing an unknown substance and a $20 bill with narcotic residue on it.
This is in addition to the prescription drugs that were found in the apartment. All of these items were listed on the official police report from the scene.

It is not clear whether these items belonged to Heath or whether he even actually ingested them.

The Academy Award-nominated actor was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said. He was 28.

Flowers, notes and a candle were left by mourning fans on the sidewalk outside the Soho apartment building.

"You did great work and I know your fans were looking forward to what more you had to offer," read one note.

Even pesident Bush on Wednesday postponed an event surrounding the launch of a public-service ad campaign warning against the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

"We thought it would be better to postpone the event rather than run the risk of anyone thinking that we were being opportunistic in highlighting the issue," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.

Let’s just hope that in 10 days we will find what caused Heath Ledger’s death. Stay tuned and you will be first to find the full story.
 


Publication date: 23 January 2008   

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