HEATH Ledger has died of an apparent drug overdose.
The 28-year-old Perth-born actor's body was found in his apartment in New York.
The New York Post said his apartment was strewn with pills, adding that it was unclear whether the death was intentional.
The celebrity website TMZ said Ledger was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3.35pm New York time (7.35am AEDT).
According to the Associated Press, Ledger's body was discovered by his housekeeper who came to tell him his masseuse had arrived for an appointment.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime.
Ledger has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams. He was set to play the Joker in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.
The 28-year-old Perth-born actor's body was found in his apartment in New York.
The New York Post said his apartment was strewn with pills, adding that it was unclear whether the death was intentional.
The celebrity website TMZ said Ledger was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3.35pm New York time (7.35am AEDT).
According to the Associated Press, Ledger's body was discovered by his housekeeper who came to tell him his masseuse had arrived for an appointment.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime.
Ledger has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams. He was set to play the Joker in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.