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Show HERALD DAILY Thursday, January 24, 2008 A3 Officials: Ledger hadiprescriptions , no illegal drugs Tom Hays and Karen Matthews THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK Six different types of prescription drugs were found in Heath Ledger's apartment including antianxiety medications and sleeping pills though the cause of his death won't be known for several days after a preliminary autopsy Wednesday was inconclusive, authorities said, A r olled-u- p $20 bill was also found on the floor near the Australian actor's bed, but lab tests detected no traces of drug residue. Police also said no illegal drugs were found in the apartment. Among the prescription medications found were pills to treat insomnia and anxiety, and an antihistamine, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Three of the drugs were prescribed in Europe, the sources said. The $20 bill was found on the floor near Ledger's bed, and New York Police Department spokesman Paul Browne said lab tests found nothing to indicate it had been used to snort drugs. The Australian-bor- n actor was found dead Tuesday by his housekeeper and a massage lying naked and therapist on his bed, police said. The pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police said face-dow- spective," Daniels said. "J didn't see him as a drug addict! I saw ; him as someone who enjoyed ; life. I know drug addicts, he was not a drug addict." He said he saw Ledger a couple months ago and that he was in great spirits. "He was in a good mood, hwas in a great place ... he was excited about , ? ; living in New Ytfrk." Before moving to Manhat-taLedger lived in Brooklyn Michelle with , n Williams in a Mountain." "He brought to the role of Ennis more than any of us could have imagined a thirst for life, for love and for n Wednesday outside Ledger's apartment in the tony SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan on head in." Wednesday. Wednesday. Khaled Ali, 41, a ' At the Brawta Caribbean stage manager for a Broadway Speaking in Australia, Cafe two blocks from the resishow, dropped off a candle on Ledger's father called the dence, owner Jennifer Ewers death "tragic, untimely and ac- his way to work, saying he said Ledger was a frequent and fellow cast members were cidental." "Heath has touched so many devastated. guest who always ordered jerk "I felt a connection with him chicken, rice and beans, and people on so many different sorrel. levels during his short life," as an actor, as a fellow in the "He was a perfect gentleKim Ledger said. "Please now theater community," he said. man. He comes in here with "With 'Brokeback Mountain' respect our family's need to his hoodie on, reads a book, grieve and come to terms with he touched me personally in and gives you a peace sign," our loss privately." telling the story of my commuFans left flowers and candles nity. It was very touching." brownstone with a black she said. "He was always with ; truth, and a vulnerability that made everyone who knew him love him. His death is heartbreaking." "Lee Daniels, who produced the critically acclaimed "Monster's Ball" in which Ledger starred, strongly disputed any notion that Ledger had a drug wrought iron fence. Yellow tulips with red stripes were among the bouquets left by his daughter, playing -- hide-and-se- among the plants, or on his skateboard, peeking his well-wishe- - n, problem. fThe definition of substance abuse is really up to one's per four-story- sage-gree- 5 SALE 58.50 LONG CARDIGAN A. Shown: Reg. $78. the death was caused by a possible drug overdose and appeared to be accidental. Ellen Borakove, a spokeswoman for the medical examiner's office, said the autopsy on the actor was inconclusive and that more would be known in about 10 days, when more tests were ( completed. Police said Ledger probably died Tuesday between 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. At 1 p.m., the housekeeper went into his bedroom to change a light bulb, saw him sleeping and heard him snoring. At 2:45 p.m., the massage therapist showed up for Ledger's appointment, knocked on his door and got no answer. She later noticed Ledger was unconscious and called Mary-Kat- e Olsen, whose number was programmed into Ledger's cell phone, to seek advice. Olsen said she would send Get paid to shop? What a concept! EARN Fashion Cash . t on your v SALE 21.99 chic new sweater. IUNIORVEST B. .. REDEEM on a plaid vest, over her private security. 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