February 6, 2008 Statement from Kim Ledger on behalf of the Ledger family issued following the release of the Medical Examiner’s findings: We remain humble as parents and a family, among mill… ...

NEW YORK — Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday.

Feb. 6, 2008 — -- Actor Heath Ledger died after overdosing on a cocktail of six prescription drugs that included painkillers and anti-anxiety medication, the New York City medical examiner's ...