Comments on: The Bald Truth: Heath Ledger Accidental OD! http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/ Art Harris' the Bald Truth is a popular news blog with attitude that counts well over a million page views its first year, and draws on three decades covering celebrity, politics, war, true crime, pop culture and Hollywood. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:56:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: christine wolf http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26650 christine wolf Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:14 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26650 I once read that what determines class is how well a person acts when life is at its very worst. The Ledger family acted with total class under the most difficult of circumstances. I admire them immensely. I believe Heath Ledger suffered from severe manic depression just like Patty Duke and had he received the proper diagnosis and been given the proper medication (possibly lithium) he would be alive today. What a waste of a young and talented life because the doctors he saw treated his symptoms instead of the illness. I once read that what determines class is how well a person acts when life is at its very worst. The Ledger family acted with total class under the most difficult of circumstances. I admire them immensely. I believe Heath Ledger suffered from severe manic depression just like Patty Duke and had he received the proper diagnosis and been given the proper medication (possibly lithium) he would be alive today. What a waste of a young and talented life because the doctors he saw treated his symptoms instead of the illness.

]]> By: no longer bewildered http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26297 no longer bewildered Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:32:10 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26297 Where do you put it when you have a thought, and maybe not an appropriate catagory?.. But again, this may work. Another tragedy in the making with the rising star of Amy Winehouse. Without the glitz and glamour of Britney or the star power of Heath, but headed for the same destiny as too many before them. Tonight a great presentation of the Grammys musical stars. Old and new all wrapped into one. Many great trips down memory lane and many with days dwindling in the light of the spotlight and some just starting to shine. But from my vantage point and watching Amy just learn that she had won Album of the Year. It was a great sight. She looked healthier. Still skinny and a little shaky on her feet but maybe the worst is behind her. And the look on her Mom's face was priceless. Such pride and maybe for a brief moment she had her hope back. If only some can see that there is a tomorrow and there will be joy again, and hope. That pill or shot doesn't erase the pain/confusion, only numbs it. Anyway, sorry to take up your bandwidth Art, but I'm hoping to hear of no more tragedies. Where do you put it when you have a thought, and maybe not an appropriate catagory?..

But again, this may work.

Another tragedy in the making with the rising star of Amy Winehouse. Without the glitz and glamour of Britney or the star power of Heath, but headed for the same destiny as too many before them.

Tonight a great presentation of the Grammys musical stars. Old and new all wrapped into one. Many great trips down memory lane and many with days dwindling in the light of the spotlight and some just starting to shine. But from my vantage point and watching Amy just learn that she had won Album of the Year. It was a great sight. She looked healthier. Still skinny and a little shaky on her feet but maybe the worst is behind her. And the look on her Mom’s face was priceless. Such pride and maybe for a brief moment she had her hope back. If only some can see that there is a tomorrow and there will be joy again, and hope. That pill or shot doesn’t erase the pain/confusion, only numbs it.

Anyway, sorry to take up your bandwidth Art, but I’m hoping to hear of no more tragedies.

]]> By: Beth http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26268 Beth Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:53:39 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26268 Very sad. I do hope that Michelle is not blaming herself. I do not believe most of what I read unless a selected few say it. Like the Associated Press or one or two respected jounalists. Art is one of them. It was an accidental combination of drugs done by Heath, it is no ones fault. May he rest in peace, he will be missed and loved always. Very sad. I do hope that Michelle is not blaming herself.
I do not believe most of what I read unless a selected few
say it. Like the Associated Press or one or two respected
jounalists. Art is one of them. It was an accidental combination of drugs done by Heath, it is no ones fault.

May he rest in peace, he will be missed and loved always.

]]> By: candis http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26219 candis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:56:40 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26219 This is just the saddest thing to hear. This is just the saddest thing to hear.

]]> By: VIVIAN http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26210 VIVIAN Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:40:47 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26210 Michelle, Williams, had taken their little girl and left Heath last Aug. She left because of his constant drinking and partying.She said he really got dark after that, He missed his daughter 2 yr. old Matilda Rose. and did not get to see her as much as he wanted. Michelle, is blaming her self now. This i read in the rag mag-STAR Michelle, Williams, had taken their little girl and left Heath last Aug. She left because of his constant drinking and partying.She said he really got dark after that, He missed his daughter 2 yr. old Matilda Rose. and did not get to see her as much as he wanted. Michelle, is blaming her self now. This i read in the rag mag-STAR

]]> By: Mish http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26206 Mish Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:44:05 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26206 Missy weeps I agree with your statement. The thing with Pharmacist is that many times these prescriptions are filled at different pharmacys. So Unless they are all linked, its hard to know. I remember reading that some of the prescriptions were written out of the country is that know for sure. Certain anti depressents and anti anxiety medication cannot be mixed with OTC vitamins and herbs. They can be very dangerous. It states on the package of cold/flu/sinus medicine not to take if you are using MAOI drugs. I think the public needs to be educated more on the dangers of prescription drugs. Its not the illegal drugs that are killing people anymore. With the cases of ANS, Heath Ledger and many we dont know about it needs to be a priority. Look at the numbers of celebrities checking themselves in most recent Kirsten Dunst, Delta Burke and Eva Menendes they must be getting wake up calls. With Brittney hers is Mental illness but the reports of Sam Lufty grinding up seroquel and resperadol in her food that is very frightning. Missy weeps
I agree with your statement. The thing with Pharmacist is that many times these prescriptions are filled at different pharmacys. So Unless they are all linked, its hard to know.

I remember reading that some of the prescriptions were written out of the country is that know for sure.

Certain anti depressents and anti anxiety medication cannot be mixed with OTC vitamins and herbs. They can be very dangerous. It states on the package of cold/flu/sinus medicine not to take if you are using MAOI drugs.
I think the public needs to be educated more on the dangers of prescription drugs. Its not the illegal drugs that are killing people anymore.
With the cases of ANS, Heath Ledger and many we dont know about it needs to be a priority. Look at the numbers of celebrities checking themselves in most recent Kirsten Dunst, Delta Burke and Eva Menendes they must be getting wake up calls. With Brittney hers is Mental illness but the reports of Sam Lufty grinding up seroquel and resperadol in her food that is very frightning.

]]> By: Jill from Western Australia http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26183 Jill from Western Australia Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:45:19 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26183 Hmmm...American Doctors seem to prescribe "willy nilly"...then SOOOO many DIE...Hmmmm??? I take 500mg of Vitamin C daily...I CHOOSE TO DO THIS!!!...sadly a relative HUNG himself...guess he was making a point... {his father will never forget the "image"} Sadly the "celebs" do not know how to look after themselves...hence the HUGE amount of SUICIDES/DEATHS! STUPID COMMENT...don't do DRUGS!!!! then you won't DIE!!! Hmmm…American Doctors seem to prescribe “willy nilly”…then SOOOO many DIE…Hmmmm???

I take 500mg of Vitamin C daily…I CHOOSE TO DO THIS!!!…sadly a relative HUNG himself…guess he was making a point… {his father will never forget the “image”}

Sadly the “celebs” do not know how to look after themselves…hence the HUGE amount of SUICIDES/DEATHS!

STUPID COMMENT…don’t do DRUGS!!!! then you won’t DIE!!!

]]> By: butterfly http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26176 butterfly Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:22:43 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26176 Extremely sad. Heath's father sternly told the press that he was demanding respect. End of Speculation. I do wonder if the DEA is investigating because not all the drugs in his system where at the scene? RIP Extremely sad.

Heath’s father sternly told the press that he was demanding respect. End of Speculation.

I do wonder if the DEA is investigating because not all the drugs in his system where at the scene?

RIP

]]> By: Lynderella http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26175 Lynderella Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:48:59 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26175 That statement was heart wrenching and written with grace and pure class expressing their grief. That statement was heart wrenching and written with grace and pure class expressing their grief.

]]> By: lisadelia http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26169 lisadelia Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:46:06 +0000 http://www.artharris.com/2008/02/06/the-bald-truth-heath-ledger-accidental-od/#comment-26169 sad. it happens to alot people. that's what happen to anna and her son. howard didn't murder anyone. una flor para howard e familia. sad. it happens to alot people. that’s what happen to anna and her son. howard didn’t murder anyone. una flor para howard e familia.

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