By DPA
New York : An autopsy report on actor Heath Ledger was called inconclusive Wednesday as his publicist said the death of the 28-year-old heartthrob was an accident.
Ledger was found dead in a Manhattan apartment Tuesday afternoon with reports saying he was disconsolate, had been battling a heroin addiction and that bottles of pills had been found near his body.
But Wednesday’s autopsy to determine how Ledger died was inconclusive and additional tests were required to determine the cause of death.
“The autopsy was inconclusive,” New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove told People Magazine. “We have to do further testing including toxicology and tissue testing. Neither cause of death or manner of death has been concluded. We expect additional results in 10 days to two weeks.”
There was no obvious indication of suicide or foul play, said New York Police Department spokesman Paul Browne, who added police are “investigating the possibility of an overdose.”
The Australian actor’s ex-fiancee, actress Michelle Williams, was flying to New York from Sweden with their two-year-old daughter, Matilda, Williams’ father said.
Meanwhile Ledger’s publicist insisted that the actor’s death was an “accident” and asked for privacy for his family.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by this accident,” said publicist Mara Buxbaum in a statement. “This is an extremely difficult time for his loved ones. We’re asking the media to please respect the family’s privacy and avoid speculation until the facts are known.”