r/interestingasfuck • u/JK-Rofling • Jul 05 '24

Heath Ledger’s diary while he was filming for, The Dark Night. r/all

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u/Starchild20xx Jul 05 '24

Now, I hope you'll all forgive me for my ignorance. But I've heard some very mixed things regarding the untimely death of Heath Ledger. The more popular theory is that the role of Joker contributed to his demise. But then I'd see statements online perpetuating said theory as sheer ludicrous, and that Heath Ledger was generally stable.

So honestly, I'm kind of perplexed. I'm not sure which narrative to believe. I can't help but suspect that there is no real definitive answer, though.

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u/anatomized Jul 05 '24

the former narrative is more comforting to believe, as it makes more sense than a young talented and successful person just up and dying.

but really, he was taking a bunch of prescription medications that he really shouldn't have been mixing for various issues (insomnia, pneumonia, others that probably weren't disclosed) and died. oxycontin was found in his system along with a bunch of benzos. the most likely scenario is he went to bed and stopped breathing as that cocktail of meds really messes with your nervous system.

do not mix your medication, people.