An autopsy on 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger was found to be inconclusive and more tests will have to be performed to find out why he died. Approximately 10 days to two weeks will be needed to complete the investigation on the body. Heath Ledger's father, Kim, released this statement to the media:
“Heath’s family confirms 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.”
Michelle Williams (best known from Dawson's Creek), Heath's ex-wife and mother of their 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, jumped a flight to NYC as soon as she found out the news. Her father released a statement to the media saying, "My heart goes out to everyone in his family and my family. The saddest thing is his 2-year-old daughter [Matilda] whom he just loved dearly.”
Ledger and Williams had a three-year relationship together, though they split-up last year. A source told People magazine that Williams is "devastated" by the news.
Right now, reports are saying that his death is looking like it was accidental and not suicide. His family is very disturbed by the rumors that his death may have been suicide. There is currently no evidence to support the buzz that he may have taken his own life and his family insists that he was not that type of person.
