NPR: What Killed Heath Ledger? The 'New York Post' Knows

What Killed Heath Ledger? The 'New York Post' Knows

Filed under: Media, News

Stop wondering now.

There's a lot of speculation about what actually killed actor Heath Ledger, who was found dead yesterday. Until the autopsy results are in, nobody knows for sure -- except the New York Post. There it is right on the cover, "Heath Ledger ODs on Pills." They go even further in an online sub-head, adding a motive: "ODs on Rx Pills. Stressed Over Split."

In the actual story they back off a bit, saying Ledger "apparently" overdosed.

Tricia McKinney

9:21 AM ET | 01-23-2008 | permalink

Comments (Send a comment)

But the headline came from the most respected name in news! It must be true!

Sent by Will G | 10:23 AM ET | 01-23-2008

Geez..tabloids never know when to not a cross a line eh.

Sent by Anthony | 7:51 PM ET | 01-23-2008

Since when is it easier to run a correction than to actually find out the real truth. I used to work in the media, now I cannot stand it. I think back to my Media Ethics days and realize my two professors would scoff.

Sent by Kayci | 7:47 AM ET | 01-24-2008

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