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Report: Heath Ledger Masseuse's First Call To Mary-Kate Olsen, Not 911
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Donald Weber/Polaris
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Donald Weber/Polaris
The New York Times, citing New York City police officials, reports new details online about Heath Ledger's death on Tuesday. Among the new developments:
• The masseuse who found Ledger's body called Mary-Kate Olsen twice before dialing 911.
• When Ledger's housekeeper entered his bedroom around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, she found him in bed, face down, and snoring.
• Ledger's masseuse arrived at 2:45 and called his cell phone at 3 p.m. When he did not answer, she entered the bedroom and set up her masseuse table. The Times reports, "She then went over to him and shook him, but got no response. Using his cellphone, she used a speed-dial button to call Ms. Olsen in California to seek her guidance, knowing Ms. Olsen to be a friend of Mr. Ledger’s."
• The masseuse told Olsen that Ledger was unconscious, according to authorities cited by the paper.
• Olsen called private security people. After the masseuse made a second call to Olsen, she called 911.
• The masseuse's efforts to revive Ledger were not successful.
• Emergency responders and the private security guards arrived at 3:33 p.m. CPR was administered and a defibrillator was employed but Ledger was unresponsive.
It was previously reported that no illegal drugs were found and though a $20 bill was near Ledger's body, it was not drug-ladden. An autopsy on his body came back inconclusive.
Click here for a retrospective of Ledger's life and here for a look at his time with his daughter, Matilda.
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Posted by Henry Seltzer at 8:30 pm ET
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20 Comments
5:07 PM
BIRTHE. Says:
10:52 PM
Jackson Hole Says:
Totally tragic. I am a massage therapist ( certified) and it makes me angry that
she did not try CPR and call 911 first. What a shame, we will never know for sure how it all went down.
My heart goes out to Michelle and Matilda and of course Heaths family. He seemed to have touched so many lives. He was special indeed. I am a mother of a small son and my heart was broken. Really! Not just a pretty face in Hollywood! From interviews and what people have said about him that knew him, is without a doubt truly how he must have been. Beautiful, gifted and kind.
Rest in peace...
10:45 AM
Anonymous Says:
Someone said we should give the masseuse the benefit of the doubt. WHY? If she was licenced she would know what to do and be CPR certified. I think it's suspicious that she didn't call 911.
10:16 PM
Anonymous Says:
Wow. It's very sad that this is the way it has to be.I was a a huge fan, no one will ever be able to take his spot.. I can't amagine what his family is going through.And his daughter wow. it must be very hard loosing a parent. I don't know what I would do with out mine, it's hard enough loosing a uncle or grandmother or someone else very close but to loose your dad. wow girl I give it all to you.. just to let you know you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts..
3:21 PM
kelsey Says:
i loved heath ledger so much!
8:55 AM
Anonymous Says:
This is a sad and heart breaking tragedy, but for anyone to place the blame on the housekeeper is a mistake. Unless you are in her shoes you don't know how you would respond. This should be a wake up call that God has a plan for each and everyone of us and the young and rich are not excluded. I hope that this will be a wake up call for all the people who are not living the way that they should. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of deep sorrow and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
12:24 PM
Lubbock, Texas Says:
I am genuinely saddened by this tragic event that has taken place. Little Matilda is too young to truly understand the events that are now unfolding in her short life. I think that eventually Michelle and Heath would have have reconciled. The two women in and out of that room the day he died...needs to have charges filed against the both of them...anyone with any sense would have immediately called 911...they could have called Mary-Kate after 911 called. They should have at least attempted CPR / the 911 operator would have directed them with phone instructions. They could have called apt. mgr. before Mary Kate. The "common sense" thing to do would to have made a 911 call 1st and foremost. Time was critical. I believe they are lying about the time line as well.
TEXAS
12:13 PM
Lubbock, Texas Says:
I was a huge Heath Ledger fan. I don't care who you are in life...if someone is obviously not breathing...you should immediately call 911 and then begin CPR if able to do so. You need to immediately have help on the way. The LAST thing on anyones mind should not have been concern for a "media frenzy," that is irresponsible and "STUPID" behavior. There were two people in and out of that room most of that morning and early afternoon...It just doesn't make sense. I have NO SYMPATHY for those two women!
Lubbock, Texas
8:27 AM
Anonymous Says:
i feel really devistated by this tragic event i think he had his whole life ahead of him and he was such a wonderful actor my heart goes out to his family and i hope that he rests in peace XXX
5:02 AM
Anonymous Says:
She called MK to have the permission to use her security people,thinking she could use their help.
4:35 AM
Maya Says:
Let's give the masseuse the benefit of the doubt. She is not in the medical field, so she probably didn't totally understand the gravity of the situation and probably didn't dream he was on the verge of death. yes, we know that NOW, but give her a break--how many of us have done something that we wish we could change? She realized that they like privacy and probably thought that Ledger would walk away from this and that she would be able to help avoid a media frenzy. Also, to be honest if she had called 911 at that time, he probably still would have ended up dead. It doesn't sound like he was at the point where he could have been revived. From the reports I've read, it all sounds like they just found him too late. I am in the medical field (ER nurse) and we see this situation every day.
11:38 PM
Mom w/twins Says:
Too many people abuse the 911 system, yet this lady should have called them first. Either way it's unfortunate.
11:12 PM
Lola Says:
Is so sad!!! I've always been a huge fan of him! He was such a great actor and a great person. And of course, a great dad! Poor Matilda!
kisses from Argentina... here we love Heath a lot! now everybody is talking about him
10:58 PM
Warrior Says:
In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you I have watched Brokeback Mountain no less than 45 times and I own the Limited Edition DVD, signed by Willie Nelson a short time after he wrote that queer cowboy song as a tribute to the courage of the producers and actors who broke such incredible creative ground when they made their agenda-less movie. Serious. Until I saw Bendover Brokeback, Braveheart was my favorite movie. But the love scenes of Brokeback sucked me right in and I had no choice but to give myself over to the passion of its wide open range, if you get my drift. Such courage this young man and his collaegues have. Reminds me of the courage of classic movie stars, where during the War they enlisted and flew bomber planes and fought on frontlines, then came back and picked up their lives and careers right where they left off, without anti-American sentiment, whining and complaining, or self-destructive self indulgence. I’m equally inspired.
10:43 PM
Anonymous Says:
hi, im vary sad about all this
i was a huge fan....
i love all of his movies
i hope he didnt take his life
my heart goes to his family, matilda you are so cute!!!!
best thoughs from Brazil....
10:17 PM
Marisa Says:
I am very saddened by the death of Heath Ledger. He was a great actor with excellent future potential. I recently watched the movie "Candy" and was impressed with his portrayal of a drug-addict. It is tragic that he lost his life to drugs, whether intended or unintended. I am sorry for his family, especially his daughter, who have lost so much. His daughter was born only a month after my son, and it is hard to imagine how much she will miss without her daddy. He will also be missing so many wonderful moments with his daughter, and it's heart breaking.
Those of you who are wishing harm to other actors that you think are worthless are truly ignorant. You are voicing an opinion about someone you don't know. That makes you ridiculous. Keep the ignorant comments to yourself. This is a place to remember and express sadness for the loss of a life.
9:44 PM
Anonymous Says:
no comment
9:28 PM
Anonymous Says:
rest in peace, heath...
i love your work and your position in hollywood could never been able to be replaced.
9:13 PM
Tahlia Says:
It's clear that we are all devastated at the loss of a major young talent and fine human being (judging from the words of his circle of family, friends, and colleagues). I also get, and agree, that the right action, always, is call 911 first. But what honorable purpose is served by fan's regret, remorse, and blaming of the unfortunate few who found Heath Ledger dying or dead? It was his time and it happened; and we can't appropriately honor his memory as long as we are stuck in "IF ONLY". Ledger stood for fearless artistic integrity. For the sake of the soul of this man, why not put aside negativity and personal angst and accept and release his memory to the celebration of his great gift?
8:59 PM
Anonymous Says:
This is so sad. May Heath rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and daughter.
