RIP Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight - The Joker 2008 Fan Trailer Made for Heath Ledger on January 19, 2008. Died on January 22, 2008. May He Rest In Peace. Heath Ledger is found dead in US Ledger's life in film Hollywood actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at his home in Manhattan. "He was found unconscious at the apartment and pronounced dead," the New York Police Department said, adding that pills were found near the body. Police are reportedly investigating if the Australian actor - nominated for an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain - died of an overdose of prescription pills. Father Kim Ledger said that the death of his 28-year-old "dearly loved son" had been "tragic" and "accidental". Speaking in the actor's home town of Perth, in Western Australia, Mr Ledger said that his son had been a "down to earth, generous, kind hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual". "Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life that few had the pleasure of truly knowing him." The actor was found dead in the apartment he had been renting for several months at 1526 (2026 GMT) on Tuesday. RIP HEATH LEDGER - THE JOKER TRAILER BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT:- Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of lieutenant Jim Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker. The Dark Knight (2008) - The Joker Trailer Heath Ledger death dead RIP Heath was a great actor, his work will be sadly missed. This is a complete shock! R.I.P Heath... I hope you're happier now and my condolences to his friends and family. HE JOKER 2008 TRAILER - THE DARK KNIGHT - RIP HEATH LEDGER RIP Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight - The Joker Fan Trailer NEW The Dark Knight (2008) - Theatrical T...