NEW : Ledger 's family calls his death ` ` very tragic , untimely and accidental '' An autopsy will be performed tomorrow . What a tragedy . No note was left and there was no sign of foul play , police say . The Academy Award - nominated actor was the father of a young girl .
NEW : Ledger 's family calls his death ` ` very tragic , untimely and accidental '' An autopsy will be performed tomorrow . No note was left and there was no sign of foul play , police say . The Academy Award - nominated actor was the father of a young girl .