12 Stars who unexpectedly died of an overdose (With Pictures)

7. Heath Ledger

Actor Heath Ledger was found unconscious in his bed in 2008. He was filming the movie Batmanthat year, and was playing the role of the Joker. Some say it was evident that Ledger was “too into” the crazy part of his role, and that this was largely due to his drug use. When his housekeeper found him, she called Ledger’s friend, actress and businesswoman Mary-Kate Olsen, for help, and then called 911. Paramedics arrived on the scene, but were unable to revive the 28-year-old star. It was ruled that he had six different prescription drugs in his system at the time of his death. Heath Ledger is survived by his then-significant other, actress Michelle Williams. The couple also had a daughter named Matilda.