Heath Ledger found dead

Breaking news in the last 15 minutes that actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his Manhattan flat. Ledger was just 28 and became the second young actor to die in quick succession following Brad Renfro's death last week. Initial stories from the BBC and the New York Times.

Ledger was one of Hollywood's brightest young stars and was filming the new Batman movie in the role of the Joker. Sad news and a huge loss as a talented actor and as a father.

Ledger below as Joker (left) and out of costume.