Fox News is reporting that Heath Ledger has died.

He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM EST today. Police said they did not suspect foul play and said they found pills near body.

The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams. He was set to play the Joker in the upcoming Batman film “The Dark Knight.”

More to come as the story develops..