Heath Ledger was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Here's how old he was at the time of his death and the details surrounding it.

Heath Ledger died as his career was reaching a fever pitch. On Jan. 22nd, 2008 — roughly six months prior to The Dark Knight’s release — Ledger was pronounced dead after an accidental overdose from ...

Heath Ledger won a posthumous Academy Award months after his shocking 2008 death Heath Ledger died as his career was reaching a fever pitch. The actor, best known for a wide variety of film roles from ...