Heath Ledger found dead in Manhattan apartment

Heath Ledger, the Australian-born Academy Award-nominated actor for his role in "Brokeback Mountain" has been found dead in a SoHo apartment. He formerly shared an apartment in Brooklyn with actress Michelle Williams, who was also nominated for "Brokeback Mountain" and with whom he fathered a child.

Police said his body was found in the apartment's bedroom by Ledger's masseuse. Reportedly, pills were found near the body.