I did some searching, and I'm suprised no one has posted this (it is rather old in terms of internet standards), but then again, if you didn't know, you do now.
http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/heath-ledger-is-dead/
How is it that a great actor like Heath Ledger is dead, but Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are still alive? Can we trade?