Actor Heath Ledger is found dead
Actor Heath Ledger, 28, who skyrocketed to fame in his role as a gay cowboy in the Oscar-winning movie ``Brokeback Mountain,'' was found dead in a New York residence on Tuesday, police said.
Actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of six prescription drugs, with a combination of painkillers, tranquilisers and sleeping aids found in his system, according to officials.