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Pneumonia has been ruled out as the cause of death of Heath Ledger.

Police discovered what they believe to be illegal drugs at his apartment.

The actor's daughter, Matilda, is on her way back to New York with mom Michelle Williams, who had been filming in Sweden and is said to be "in her own world" right now.

Ledger's ex-girlfriend, Naomi Watts, has cancelled all her media appearances. The Australian actress was at Sundance to promote a new film.

Production on Heath's most recent film, the Terri Gilliam-directed The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, has been shut down.

Warner Bros., who are releasing the next Batman movie with Ledger as the Joker, says, "The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."

And, model Helena Christensen has revealed to Women's Wear Daily: "I was on my way over to pay him a visit when I found out," she says. "I had just left him a message and heard his voice on the machine. He was such a special and genuine person, so extraordinarily talented because he was so raw and honest with his feelings. He was so full of life, so electric."

Sad. Still sad.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jan 23, 2008 at 3:22 pm / Email this »

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Rebecca says – reply to this

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That sucks. I really liked him.
Jealous says – reply to this

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First
Sus says – reply to this

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this is going to be very big & sad
friend says – reply to this

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remember Heath!

www.rememberheathledger.com
Kasey says – reply to this

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Yes. Sooo sad. RIP
Hdh says – reply to this

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first
laura says – reply to this

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RIP HEATH I LOVE YOU!!
bbolo84 says – reply to this

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wow. what a tragedy. still cant believe it
Ramon says – reply to this

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Hey, is Fidel Castro still dead dipshit?
dani says – reply to this

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i just stopped myself from being a total sicko.
Remember Heath says – reply to this

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Please leave a comment about Heath…
WWW.RememberHeathLedger.com
Minna says – reply to this

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RIP Heath. My heart goes out to all those affected by his untimely death especially Matilda and Michelle.
e says – reply to this

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So sad
MMMMM says – reply to this

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i cant get over it….

WILL NEVER FORGET
natalie says – reply to this

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thats so sad,,im going to miss him
ds says – reply to this

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so sad..RIP
keybored says – reply to this

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What a loss… So sad
My heart goes out to his family and those who loved him.
The world has lost a talent…….
heath says – reply to this

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first
Ashley says – reply to this

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i loved him…god rest his beautiful soul
alli says – reply to this

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:((((((((((
erin says – reply to this

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first!
McKaylah says – reply to this

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RIP HEATH LEDGER.

GREATEST ACTOR && BEST FATHER!

YOU WILL DEFINETLY BE MISSED.
Left says – reply to this

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fuck u fag!
diahanna says – reply to this

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so sad rip heath
Mona says – reply to this

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so sad perez. every new piece of information makes me even more sad. he was truly great, and no matter what they find on that darn bill, he will always be the big smile and heart i knew him as in his films.
sammi says – reply to this

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first

& r.i.p
shell says – reply to this

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sooo sad rip soo hot
ana says – reply to this

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sad
Mandi says – reply to this

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I can't believe she was on her way to visit him when she found out! Breaks my heart!
casey says – reply to this

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So darn sad. Poor Matilda. I have a daughter the same age and wouldn't want her to grow up w/out a daddy. I hope he wasn't secret addict.

Jope Michelle williams takes good care of their daughter
Grace E. says – reply to this

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How long was he suffering with herion addiction?
romer says – reply to this

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how do you feel now perez?
S. says – reply to this

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Oh shit it´s just too sad.
cris says – reply to this

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RIP, HEATH.
god, thats so sad ;_;
T says – reply to this

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Was Helena Christensen hooking up with him?
Loren says – reply to this

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This is sooo sad!!!
And it's sooo unexpected!!!
And his poor little girl!!!
I'm just stunned.
It will be weird watching him in the next Batman movie. :'-(
hader says – reply to this

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Oh my god, Helena Christwhatever,
who fucking cares??? its not about you.
Bri says – reply to this

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It's so sad. I can't believe those freaks at Westboro Baptist Church are going to be protesting against his funeral just because he made 'Brokeback Mountain'.
Susan says – reply to this

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how sad. : (
Penelope says – reply to this

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Woke up this morning, thinking this was still a joke but sadly it's not.
The utter shock, just didn't expect it to be him - he had so much left to do - and his daughter, oh my god.

RIP Heath
Capt. Obvious says – reply to this

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He Overdosed you fucking idiiots!
bilbo says – reply to this

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Another drug-addled, selfish "artist." I feel bad for his poor daughter.
Justina says – reply to this

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His loss is tragic. I still can't believe it
Elena says – reply to this

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What a horrible loss. My heart goes out to his family.
abbie says – reply to this

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I am seriously still in shock about all of this. It just isn't right. I just can't believe this! My heart goes out to his friends and family and especially his little girl, who will most likely never remember her father. God be with you all!
Capt. Obvious says – reply to this

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He ovedosed you fucking idiots!
Lanie says – reply to this

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It really is sad. Such a tragedy.
Heaths corpse says – reply to this

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What stinks in here oh its me im dead
always me says – reply to this

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sooooooooooooooooooooooo saaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!
jakkie says – reply to this

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AWW I LOVED HIM!! rip heath
liz says – reply to this

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I pray for my kids everyday to be safe.
Parents shouldn't have to goto thier kids funerals.Kids should not die befor the parents
wendi says – reply to this

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sad and unbelievable.
allie says – reply to this

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FIRST!
Brad Renfro's corpse says – reply to this

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I was the most famous corpse until Heath's showed up around here
samaya says – reply to this

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first maybe?
Mayke says – reply to this

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He was the greatest!
Trista says – reply to this

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I have not stopped thinking and cring about this! So fucking sad. I mean come on he was not just an actor he was a PERSON who had a child and family and friends who loved him very much and the world is now in shock! This is why we need to leave Brit alone she needs help bc I swear to God if I come to this site and see the my girl Brit has died I will loose it!
Tonya says – reply to this

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Yes! Still so very sad!
jordynelle says – reply to this

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:( !
leonie says – reply to this

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First!
No One says – reply to this

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So Sad!!!
Shelby says – reply to this

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My heart goes out to his family …RIP Heath
Flanders says – reply to this

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Its a real shame. RIP. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I hope his name doesn't get dragged through the mud by the media. For his family sake.
hader says – reply to this

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Terry Gilliam has the worst luck (well, after Heath)
Sanna says – reply to this

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Am still in tears…
kimmy4lsu says – reply to this

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yes, very sad
Sassy says – reply to this

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Its so sad,RIP Heath.
leonie says – reply to this

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FIRST !
TAMMY says – reply to this

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RIP!!!!!
YOU WILL BE MISSED
heaths corpse says – reply to this

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I think heath liked to take it in the cornhole
melinda says – reply to this

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A concrete reason (if drugs were truly the cause of death), why anyone who takes this crap for 'recreation' why no-one with any sense should take drugs. It's the people who are left behind who suffer.
joeyjojo says – reply to this

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this is all so devastating. i'm really upset by this one. a beautiful man and a tortured soul. Where were all of these people when Heath really needed them? All of these so-called friends who are all so devastated from this loss. Did you not see the warning signs? You are all such "artists" and "in touch with people's feelings"-or maybe you are all so egotistical and selfish that you cannot see anyone else hurting or anything past your selfish selves. Whats emerging here is a guy who needed desperate help. All of these tears from these so called friends now is just another photo-op. I saw Lindsey living the life of Riley in Malibu this weekend. Did u stop and think, bitch, for a second, that your so-called friend was wallowing in his misery and needed some help? shame on you people.
Minouser says – reply to this

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I can't believe it!! He was too young and talented for this to happen to him!!! What a sad sad loss for us all My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Brad Renfro's corpse says – reply to this

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What's black and white and dead all over?
Heath Ledger, lying face down naked surrounded by a bunch of pills
su says – reply to this

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i´m so sad:(… what a great actor!
heaths corpse says – reply to this

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Now he has a talented corpse
Brad Renfro's corpse says – reply to this

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Heath Ledger's corpse is the nicest, most talented corpse I've met in hell
Lily says – reply to this

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Have you realized this is the 2nd guy that dates Helena Christenesen that dies?? Creepy!
Patty says – reply to this

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Basically I've had your page open all day so I can check it in between my classes because you're the only one updating about Heath Ledger so often and I appreciate it. This is so tragic… thanks for keeping us updated!
trixiesmama87 says – reply to this

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I still can't believe it, I always thought he was so normal and level headed. I guess that goes to show anyone can be caught up in depression/drugs and die at any moment. It's such a tragedy, he was an inspiration to many and he will be missed by his great number of fans. What a terrible loss.
heaths corpse says – reply to this

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It smells like ass in here
moderator says – reply to this

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Please keep your comments lively-to honor the dead Heath Ledger
stefystef says – reply to this

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Oh, I forgot about his relationship with Naomi Watts…she was really into him. I thought they would get married and people were surprised when they broke up. They were a nice couple and split up very amicably.

Naomi was probably torn up about his death too. Heath will be missed.
moderator says – reply to this

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Keep your comments as fresh as the freshly rotting corpse of Heath Ledger
Heaths corpse says – reply to this

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a rabbi a priest and heath ledger walk into a bar and the bartender says why so dead heath
HELENA CHRISTENSEN says – reply to this

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*****************************************************************************************************************************************I AM A WHORE WHO USED TO BE SOMEWHAT FAMOUS. I WAS A SUPERMODEL THAT WAS NOT AS PUBLICIZED AS THE OTHERS AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUPERMODEL CRAZE. ALL I DO NOW IS SLEEP WITH FAMOUS GUYS UNTIL THEY ARE DONE WITH ME AND THEN AWAIT THE CHANCE OF SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN. MY NAME WILL BE READ AND I WILL REDEEM MYSELF! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MY LUCK TURNING SO DELIGHTFULY IN MY FAVOR?*************************************;):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)*********************************************************************************;^D YEAH BABY!
HELENA CHRISTENSEN says – reply to this

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********************************************************************:^D*********************************************************************I AM A WHORE WHO USED TO BE SOMEWHAT FAMOUS. I WAS A SUPERMODEL THAT WAS NOT AS PUBLICIZED AS THE OTHERS AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUPERMODEL CRAZE. ALL I DO NOW IS SLEEP WITH FAMOUS GUYS UNTIL THEY ARE DONE WITH ME AND THEN AWAIT THE CHANCE OF SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN. MY NAME WILL BE READ AND I WILL REDEEM MYSELF! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MY LUCK TURNING SO DELIGHTFULY IN MY FAVOR?*************************************;):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)*********************************************************************************;^D YEAH BABY!
Michelle Williams is an idiot says – reply to this

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Williams is a no talent acress with marginal looks. Her best claim to fame was her attatchement to Heath Ledger. She has always been "in her own world" she dissed on her family and she dissed on him. Michelle Williams needs to just go away.
magseee says – reply to this

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This is really sad. I'm shocked. I work 2 blocks away from his apartment. He's on Broome and I'm on Prince. I saw all the cop cars on my way home last night.
But Perezie my dear, I'm a little bummed you havn't posted that much on Brad Renfro. I was so sad when I heard he died last week. And all he got was an "RIP". I'd like to have more info on that. I really liked him.
BROOKE says – reply to this

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PEREZ I LIKE YOUR SITE, BUT YOU NEED TO GET YOU STORIES RIGHT!!!!

There was NOT illegal drugs!!! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT! DONT PUT a bad name to MR. HEATH LEDGER!!
HELENA CHRISTENSEN says – reply to this

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********************************************************************:^D*********.************************************************************I AM A WHORE WHO USED TO BE SOMEWHAT FAMOUS. I WAS A SUPERMODEL THAT WAS NOT AS PUBLICIZED AS THE OTHERS AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUPERMODEL CRAZE. ALL I DO NOW IS SLEEP WITH FAMOUS GUYS UNTIL THEY ARE DONE WITH ME AND THEN AWAIT THE CHANCE OF SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN. MY NAME WILL BE READ AND I WILL REDEEM MYSELF! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MY LUCK TURNING SO DELIGHTFULY IN MY FAVOR?*************************************;):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)*********************************************************************************;^D YEAH BABY!
jman says – reply to this

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it's sad this dude died, but I am betting it is his own doing, soooo..good riddance! I don't mourn self inflicted drug deaths!
HELENA CHRISTENSEN says – reply to this

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********************************************************************:^D*********.*************************************************************I AM A WHORE WHO USED TO BE SOMEWHAT FAMOUS. I WAS A SUPERMODEL THAT WAS NOT AS PUBLICIZED AS THE OTHERS AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUPERMODEL CRAZE. ALL I DO NOW IS SLEEP WITH FAMOUS GUYS UNTIL THEY ARE DONE WITH ME AND THEN AWAIT THE CHANCE OF SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN. MY NAME WILL BE READ AND I WILL REDEEM MYSELF! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MY LUCK TURNING SO DELIGHTFULY IN MY FAVOR?*************************************;):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)*********************************************************************************;^D YEAH BABY!
HELENA CHRISTENSEN says – reply to this

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********************************************************************:^D*********.**********************************************************I AM AWHORE WHO USED TO BE SOMEWHAT FAMOUS. I WAS A SUPERMODEL THAT WAS NOT AS PUBLICIZED AS THE OTHERS AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SUPERMODEL CRAZE. ALL I DO NOW IS SLEEP WITH FAMOUS GUYS UNTIL THEY ARE DONE WITH ME AND THEN AWAIT THE CHANCE OF SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS THIS TO HAPPEN. MY NAME WILL BE READ AND I WILL REDEEM MYSELF! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF MY LUCK TURNING SO DELIGHTFULY IN MY FAVOR?*************************************;):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)*********************************************************************************;^D YEAH BABY!
me says – reply to this

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No Thanks!
Darling says – reply to this

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Drug addiction/abuse is the MOST serious public health issue facing our country.
rachel says – reply to this

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You stupid freaks. Would care to share your news source before you smear this wonderful actor. Not one REAL news source has mentioned illegal drugs or money rolled with white powder substances in it. There were legal perscription meds. found. Go back to bashing Britney why don't you. With your help maybe there really will a be suicide to report in the near future.
nridgeway@footlocker.comtired of ill reporting says – reply to this

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get your story right they just reported that NO ILLEGAL DRUG! WERE FOUND
lisalu says – reply to this

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Tragic. Such a loss.
Laura says – reply to this

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well it's OBVIOUSLY STILL SAD. he died less then 24hrs ago. Poor man, rest his soul in heaven