OlderWed, 06 February 2008 at 10:32 am
Heath Ledger’s Death Was an Accident
Heath Ledger’s death has been ruled an accident and the result of the abuse of prescription medications, according to the medical examiner.
The toxicology report says Heath died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine.
The five different medications found in Heath’s apartment after his death included three anti-anxiety medications Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium) and Lorazepam (Ativan), the sleeping medication Zopiclone (Lunesta) and the sedative Temazepam (Restoril).
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i haven’t taken all those drugs in one year. how do you get prescribed all of those drugs at the same time. If he accidentally did it then his doctors that prescribed him all of this at the same time should be on trial for murder. I feel bad for the dude if he killed himself accidentally, but the doctors would obviously know that this combination of dangerous drugs could have a fatal affect. Almost every drug has the “death warning” but it’s not for situations like this.
# 26
weller @ 02/06/2008 at 11:23 am
no, taking 6 of any pills isn’t dangerous. a close friend of mine had cancer and he had to take way more medication than that per day. it’s about how they react in your body.
Also, there was no suicide note found, which is uncommon considering he had a little girl. Nor were any of the drugs found anti-depressants.
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I agree with you. Just b/c you take 6 pills doesnt mean you are trying to commit suicide. My mom and dad take a bunch of pills b/c they have heart problems,high blood pressure, thyroid problems and etc and they arent trying to kill themselves. I knew his death was a result of the pills counter reaction to each other. Just some pills you cannot mix with other meds. This wasn’t a suicide people.
I hope that some of you realize that in all probability he didn’t just take 1 pill of each of the 6 prescriptions. In all likelihood he took multiple amounts of each pill. I think it could have well been an accident. He was probably in such a fog at some point, that he kept popping (or snorting) more and more pills without ever realizing how many he had taken previously. The irony is that he was a known coke abuser, but prescriptions is what ultimately killed him.
#26, cancer patients have suppressed immune systems. The meds are also carefully prescribed and monitored. #77, your parents need those medications to correct their health problems. Heath Ledger was a 28 year old man, with seemingly no major health problems. That is the difference. There was no reason he should have been taking all those different kinds of medications, which are basically prescription narcotics. It’s also very possible he took more than 1 of each pill at a time.
Dont compare cancer patients and other people with medical problems. That’s totally different from Ledger’s case. Even if he had pneumonia you cant be popping those pills like candies.
Why do you think the D.E.A. is looking into this? because those drugs are illegal. They are investigating who gave him access to all those drugs and he’s not suppose to be having all of those let alone taking them all together.
meant to add “illegally prescribed drugs according to the D.E.A.”
shame!!! this is called great loss by stupid accident !
HW doctors are worse then drug lords on the street.
I am still so sad about Heath’s passing. May he now be able to RIP.
jesus, scary ****. i couldnt believe it
To COOLNE, # 47
Moon is a huge object with strong magnetic fields. It sure influences life on Earth – causes tides, earthquakes, etc and affects human body as well.
At full moon people are more active, sexually aroused but also anxious, excited and aggressive. Police reports show increase in crimes, violence and scandals. That could aggravate Heath’s sleeping problems.
Also at full moon human body absorbs and assimilates substances (food, alcohol, medicines) much more actively. That could cause an accidental intoxication.
I still believe its not a suicide, but shame on his friends that didn’t give a damn about his state and did not help him to deal with his problems!
It’s so sad!
R.I.P.,dear Mr.Ledger! We’ll always love you and you’ll never be forgotten. You were so young,so tallented,so charming,dude…
Such a great lose.Nevermind how and why he dies,its a tragedy.
So , without you world will never be the same again.
Cry for you , and pray for you….
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
In the loving Heath’s memory
That really is a shame
It is so tragic. He was so young ans so nice guy.
I miss him.
RIP Heath
Mijn lieve Heath, ik zal je mooi gezichtje missen.
Antoanette: a very touching poem and a very nice way to say goodbye to a great actor. Taken from us far too early, due to his sad vulnerability to…you know.
There’s no earthly way of knowing. What was in your heart?! When it stopped going. The whole world shook. A storm was blowing through you. Waiting for God to stop this. And up to your neck in darkness. Everything around you was corrupted. Saying something. There’s no dignity in death. To sell the world your last breath. We’re still fighting over. Everything you left over. I saw you staying at the gates. When Marlon Brando passed away. You had that look upon your face. Advertising space. No one learned from your mistakes. We let our profits go to waste. All that’s left in any case is advertising space. Through your eyes the world was burning. Please be gentle. I’m still learning. You seemed to say as you kept turning up. They poisoned you with compromise. At what point did you realize. Everybody loves your life but you. A special agent for the man. Through Watergate and Vietnam. No one really gave a damn. Did you think the CIA did? I’ve seen your daughter. Man, she is cute. I was scared but I wanted to. Boy, she looks a lot like you!
R.I.P. HEAT!!! WE LOVE YOU!
I feel bad that he is gone, how horrible. Once again how come no one seemed to know he was having all these problems. The true victim her is his little girl matilda. I hope her mom is strong enough because she is gonna need it. Very sad and unfortunate
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