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Heath Ledger’s Cause of Death Confirmed

February 6th, 2008 Written by: Mali· No Comments

heath08-02-06Sadly, it has been confirmed that Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of different prescription medications including painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleeping pills. The New York City medical examiner has stated the following:

“Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine,” the office said in a short statement.

“We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications.”

Hydrocodone and oxycodone are painkillers. Diazepam is an anti-anxiety drug commonly sold under the brand name Valium; alprazolam is also an anti-anxiety drug, sold under such names as Xanax. Temazepam, sold under such names as Restoril and Euhypnos, is a sleeping agent, as is doxylamine.

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