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The toxicology results are in, and the NY Medical Examiner's Office ruled Heath Ledger's death an accident based on using and abusing too many prescription medications.

The actor died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine.

The drugs are the generic names for the OxyContin painkiller, the anti-anxiety drug Valium, Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug, and the sleep aids Restoril and Unisom. Hydrocodone is another name for Vicodin, a painkiller.

And, finally, we have resolution.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: February 6, 2008 at 11:29 am

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gggg says – reply to this

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so sad. RIP Heath!!!!
sara says – reply to this

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first bitches!
Cara says – reply to this

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Now all of those people who thought the worse can know and finally Heath can rest in peace. God bless him and his family.
awesomekim says – reply to this

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What a shame.
Ambiepants says – reply to this

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Sad.
marylene says – reply to this

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FIRST! !!
support heath! says – reply to this

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i thought we already established this?
RIP heath, your death is a great and tragic loss
Mrs. Ledger says – reply to this

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I still cant belive it!!
sassy says – reply to this

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rip
Annie says – reply to this

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No kidding. But it's nice to have confirmation so the nitwits that have been persisting in throwing the "intentional death" crap theory around can officially shut up!
R.I.P. Mr Ledger
McFlabwobble says – reply to this

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A tragedy, sort of.
Chloe says – reply to this

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So tragic.
Rest in Peace Heath
jared says – reply to this

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another drug addict gone, thank god
kj says – reply to this

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RIP heath!!!
JO says – reply to this

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So sad.
miss may says – reply to this

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RIP heath, you will be missed!
Britney's#1FAn says – reply to this

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oh wow i feel sorry for him well i hope hes in a better place
trix says – reply to this

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so sad
jw says – reply to this

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sad
Maria says – reply to this

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May he rest in peace and his family, including Michelle also have peace
Carriekins says – reply to this

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what happens to you in an accidential overdose that kills you?
amanda says – reply to this

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so sad…never know if people mean to overdose or not. must have just been having a bad day.
loren says – reply to this

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so sad
brookecandy says – reply to this

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:(
Ambiepants says – reply to this

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I wonder… will they reveal if it was an O.D. of sleeping pills or a drug interaction between 2 or more meds…
Carrie says – reply to this

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RIP Heath =[
Klee says – reply to this

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How does "accidental overdose" equal "using and abusing" you fuckwit???
mystery1 says – reply to this

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Now, can we let him RIP-no illegal drugs….let the rumors stop!!
whore says – reply to this

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may he rest in peace
dee says – reply to this

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1st
L says – reply to this

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so saddd
steams says – reply to this

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R.I.P
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
b says – reply to this

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so sad
Jessica says – reply to this

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It's horrible.. this doesn't bring closure at all. It just really shows how wasted his life was.. all because of an accident.
NovemberRain says – reply to this

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Absolutely tragic.
Jamie says – reply to this

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Wow….oxycodone "oxy-cottin" "roxies"…that is what Heroin addicts take when they cant score…its a time released pain medication that is very easy to overdose on. It is also very bad to mix with other drugs or alcohol. Since both my parents were struggling heroin addicts, my prayers go out to Michelle and Matilda. Heroin addiction is such a terrible thing….
liz says – reply to this

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just sad……who's next? When are people gonna learn?
SmellyBelly says – reply to this

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Isn't "abusing" your word, Perez? Don't make shit up…
Brianna says – reply to this

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So sad…truly a tragedy
Lippy says – reply to this

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So Sad! RIP HEATH!!! You were truly a star!
GABY says – reply to this

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He was such a cutie! RIP..

:) love you perez!!!!!!!
RJ says – reply to this

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Accidental? You are a jerk Perez, an enabler…in the creation of this headline. The idiot actor died from a "drug overdose" by being "stupid and ignorant" nothing more. Just because he had scripts, does this mean he has no responsibilities to read the labels and follow doctor's orders?

Of course, common sense has no room either in your world of "accidents" right?

The guy was stupid and…a drug addict perhaps. However, he did pay the price for his decisions, right? Right, the selfish bastard is no out of others' lives…good riddance!
n says – reply to this

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sad
di says – reply to this

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=(
AJ says – reply to this

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god bless him & his family.
Blue says – reply to this

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I hate to hear that. I was a big fan of his work, and I looked forward to seeing his portrayal as the Joker in the new Batman Movie.

My thoughts and prayeres are with his family, and hope that it is his work as an artist/actor that is remembered. Not how he passed away.
zoe says – reply to this

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Heath Ledger Died Of Prescription Drug Overdose, M.E. Says

NEW YORK — The medical examiner has concluded that actor Heath Ledger's death was an accident, and the result of the abuse of prescription medications.

The medical examiner released results of the toxicology report Wednesday, saying Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine.

Not first, who cares?
:/ says – reply to this

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so is this the final result?
mr says – reply to this

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so sad
Amy says – reply to this

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It's still so tragic. Stupid on his part, but tragic nonetheless.
tara says – reply to this

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:(
:( says – reply to this

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So sad.

Hopefully he can rest in peace now without all these allegations flying around.
LaFawnda says – reply to this

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I'm glad it wasn't anything to do with illegal drugs. RIP Heath
Mary K says – reply to this

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Re: jared – your a jerk! I can't belive you would say that. Heath was a good guy with some problems. he was human just like you. It's not like YOU have never made a mistake before so grow up and stop being rude.
Fred says – reply to this

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Sad .
lisa says – reply to this

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RIP HEATH……..YOU'LL BE MISSED
carly says – reply to this

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2nd!
Sean says – reply to this

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Now Heath can rest in peace. No illegal drugs. We will miss you.
Iloveledger says – reply to this

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good… better than coke.
bettyspaghetti says – reply to this

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rip indeed!
B says – reply to this

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tragic.
Pikato says – reply to this

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I hope this will quiet down some folks, but I doubt it. Poor Heath.
beckey says – reply to this

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very sad doctors pills have overtaken street drugs .
Bill says – reply to this

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first!
Naomi says – reply to this

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Finally - closure. Very sad when anyone dies before their parents. Just not right. But at least it wasnt an illegal drug OD - Matilda won't have that shadow over her whole life, unlike Francis Bean Cobain. Naomi, Townsville, Australia
Melissa says – reply to this

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Poor guy
Amanda says – reply to this

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This is what really happened……

The New York City medical examiner's office has ruled that actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.

A spokewoman for the medical examiner said the drugs included painkillers, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication.

Ledger, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Brokeback Mountain," died in his New York City apartment Jan. 22.

He was 28.

Ledger's parents and other close relatives have been gathering in their hometown of Perth, Australia, this week after spending nearly two weeks in the U.S. immediately following his death.

They are reportedly planning a private service in Perth and will either bury Ledger's body or inter his cremated remains in the city.
JT* says – reply to this

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:(:(:(:( so sad
Erica says – reply to this

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So sad!! I knew it was an accident.
ben ameti - london, ontario says – reply to this

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3rd, cunts!!!!!!! www.thesuitelifeondeck.com
To Klee says – reply to this

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Re: Klee – Hey, "Fuckwit" - you can take more pills than recommended with the intent of them having a stronger effect and without intending to kill yourself, but taking them other than prescribed is considered abusing them. Prescription meds come with directions so situations like this don't occur. So, chew on that. Very sorry for the family.
Kaiti says – reply to this

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Too bad, but is anyone really surprised?
momnmesa says – reply to this

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This is so sad. Another wasted life!
Pharm says – reply to this

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Hydrocodone is not ibuproufen… it's a generic Lortab/Lorcet that is a combo of synthetic Codeine and Acetaminophen
Janell says – reply to this

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Well I am glad to hear it wasn't illegal drugs. RIP Heath. Now maybe everyone will stop harassing his family and printing stories about illegal drug abuse.
dean gardner says – reply to this

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Sad, sad, sad……
Jade says – reply to this

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I hope Michelle and Matilda are doing okay..
zzzzzzz says – reply to this

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sad
sweeety says – reply to this

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Down with these drug companies!!!!
FIRST!!!
shannon says – reply to this

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awww my poor heath. RIP.
pam says – reply to this

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Wow!!! That's alot of sripts…he must not have told all his docs what he was taking…..very sad…..and preventable!!!
Obama4prez says – reply to this

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Hydrocodone is vicodin not ibuprofen!
mm says – reply to this

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RIP
Andrew says – reply to this

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Top5
Diana :o) says – reply to this

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R.I.P. Heath… you are very missed…
jesica says – reply to this

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!st!
Girl_whos_cool says – reply to this

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its so sad that he dieD!!!!!!!!….
Fred says – reply to this

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Oh - and hydrocodone is not another name for ibuprofen ….
JustMe says – reply to this

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Hopefully his family can get some closure now.
bash says – reply to this

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what meds? details please. i know oxycotin was one of them.
Hayley says – reply to this

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How sad and tragic RIP xxx
hi says – reply to this

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sad
cari says – reply to this

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sad
sha says – reply to this

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let him RIP please.
Gretchen Weiners says – reply to this

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The report said nothing about abusing drugs. You're a disgusting hypocrite Perez!
jessica says – reply to this

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I just wanna say rip heath !! & my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family !! thanks for keeping us updated perez xoxo
Reela says – reply to this

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so sad
We will miss you Heath!!!!
mom says – reply to this

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thank goodness
Heather says – reply to this

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Hydrocodone is NOT ibuprofen.. it's an opioid a.k.a Vicodin. I'm a nurse, I know this
Annie says – reply to this

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:(

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