January 22, 2008 | Celeb Watch

Brokeback Mountain star found dead

Hollywood hunk Heath Ledger has passed away. He was found in his bed by his housekeeper 3:35pm on January 22nd. There are few details at this time, although some reports allege pills were found by his side. TMZ is reporting, however, that the star was suffering from pneumonia.

In 2005, Ledger received a "Best Actor in a Drama" Golden Globe nomination for his role in "Brokeback Mountain," in which he played ranch hand Ennis Del Mar, who falls in love with rodeo rider Jack Twist, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. 

According to Rolling Stone, "Ledger's magnificent performance is an acting miracle. He seems to tear it from his insides. Ledger doesn't just know how Ennis moves, speaks and listens; he knows how he breathes. To see him inhale the scent of a shirt hanging in Jack's closet is to take measure of the pain of love lost."

A promising life cut tragically short.