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Events on Tuesday 22 January 2008 1
1979 – 2008Heath Ledger (1979-2008)Died 22 January 2008, aged 28Australian actor known for roles in Brokeback Mountain and, posthumously, as the Joker in The Dark Knight. He died in New York City from an accidental overdose of prescription medications.