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Heath Ledger Death Ruled Accidental Suicide
From CNN, it appears that Heath Ledger’s death was a result of accidental overdose: 
“Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,” the office said in a short statement.
“We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications.”
Hydrocodone and oxycodone are painkillers. Diazepam is an anti-anxiety drug commonly sold under the brand name Valium; alprazolam is also an anti-anxiety drug sold under such names as Xanax. Temazepam, sold under such names as Restoril and Euhypnos, is a sleeping agent. Doxylamine, an antihistamine, can be obtained over the counter as a sleep aid.
Ledger died January 22 at an apartment in Lower Manhattan. The Oscar-nominated Australian actor, best known for his role as a stoic, closeted cowboy in the 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain,” was 28.
It’s truly saddening to see such a great talent die so young, but hopefully alleviates the stress on his friends and family members who pondered over the past two weeks over whether his death was an intentional suicide. His final full starring role in the new Batman film, “The Dark Knight” will open on July 18th.
