It’s true, I only just found out myself!
According to many sources such as The New York Times, 28 year old actor Heath Ledger died today of suspected suicide or overdose.
“Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment in Manhattan inhabited by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, according to the New York City police. Signs pointed to a suicide or an accidental overdose, police sources said.”
Heath Ledger was set to appear as The Joker in the upcoming Batman movie “The Dark Knight“. As far as I know, the film is (or almost is) 100% complete, currently undergoing the stage of post production.
Whilst nothing has been confirmed yet, I imagine Warner Bros/Time Warner will continue to show the film, possibly dedicating the movie to the actor in this tragic event.
For those wishing to keep up-to-date with the story (and also read into it in more detail) please visit the following sites:
+ Thanks to my friends iguanapunk and straiden for cramming my phone with text messages alerting me with this info 
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Hudders
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:50 amAccording to the radio this morning, he had finished filming.
As he didn’t leave a note and the circumstances don’t appear to be suicide, police are currently investigating it as an accidental overdose.
He leaves behind his wife Michelle Williams and their two year old daughter Matilda.
Noddegamra
January 24th, 2008 at 3:24 pmFor anyone interested, there is a large discussion on the topic of Heath Ledger and the fate of Batman + The Joker here: http://www.noddegamra.co.uk/forum/general-discussion/heath-ledger-dead/0/
designermonkey
January 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pmFuck! I liked the dude too… Especially in 10 things I hate about you… (Does that make me gay?? I dunno)
Celebrities and drugs eh? Has no-one seen the connection yet? It bugs me that lives (the families) get ruined because of stardom.
RIP Heath Ledger.
Hudders
January 24th, 2008 at 7:47 pmOh I just realised he wasn’t married to Michelle Williams.
Rose
January 26th, 2008 at 2:52 amNews says He may have overdosed on prescription sleeping and anti-anxiety pills.
Tommy
January 28th, 2008 at 5:24 amYeah, it’s a sad deal all around because he was so young, just 28. Plus he was an amazing talent & a very nice, down-to-earth guy. For now he’ll be remembered for a few movies but after the release of The Dark Knight people will always think of him as The Joker. Rest In Peace.