A British newspaper has released the controversial footage of Heath Ledger’s alleged drug binge at a Hollywood Hotel.
Despite being pulled from U.S shows Entertainment Tonight and The Insider following celebrity outrage - News of the World has released the extended footage – and the cutting revelations that come with it.
Shot at Los Angeles' famed Chateau Marmont Hotel where actor John Belushi died of a drug overdose in 1982, the Brokeback Mountain star can be seen looking 'edgy' amongst his company, who were visibly snorting a white substance from a table.
"I'm going to be in serious sh*t with my girlfriend,” Ledger can be heard telling guests, as he holds what appears to be a rolled up bank note. “We had our baby three months ago and I'm not supposed to be here."
Meanwhile a witness has come forth with some shocking claims against the 28-year-old.
"Heath didn't even know these people but his craving for drugs was so strong he willingly followed them back to their room because he knew the stuff would be there.
"Being so famous you'd think he'd have been very careful about who he did drugs with—but that night he couldn't have cared less. He just wanted his next fix."
"Heath and the rest set about drinking the mini-bar dry while sniffing up line after line of coke. In between taking his turn at the drugs Heath talked about his baby and knew he should be with his family upstairs. But he couldn't help himself.
"The cocaine was all piled up there in front of him. And he wasn't going to give in until it had run out."
The witness concluded: "When the coke eventually dried up Heath stumbled back to his own room.
"He was in a complete state and totally high on drugs. Michelle must have been horrified."
A disclaimer on the newspapers website reveals that they believe they are doing the right thing in revealing the dire video, as they "believe it reveals important new information about the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. The video also exposes the dangers of illegal drugs and therefore acts as a warning to others."
The Dark Knight star was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22. An initial autopsy failed to reveal the cause of death, and police are still awaiting the results of a toxicology test to determine the cause of death.
Ledger’s body has been flown to his native Australia, where a funeral is expected to take place in his hometown of Perth.
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