It has been reported that two doctors suspected of illegally prescribing Oxycontin and Vicodin to Heath Ledger are now being investigated by federal authorities. OK! Magazine reports:
Two doctors are under investigation by the federal authorities in regards to Heath Ledger's death, The New York Daily News reports.
The 28-year-old star passed away on Jan.22 from a fatal cocktail of prescription medication, and a doctor in California and another in Texas are believed to have supplied him two of the drugs -- Oxycontin and Vicodin.
Authorities are interested in knowing if the drugs were prescribed illegally.
"It's an ongoing investigation," a law enforcement source says. "It's not clear if there was any wrongdoing.""
The 28-year-old star passed away on Jan.22 from a fatal cocktail of prescription medication, and a doctor in California and another in Texas are believed to have supplied him two of the drugs -- Oxycontin and Vicodin.
Authorities are interested in knowing if the drugs were prescribed illegally.
"It's an ongoing investigation," a law enforcement source says. "It's not clear if there was any wrongdoing.""
I'm sure prescribing drugs illegally is not unfamiliar with doctors who commonly treat celebrities. Unfortunately, it is a grave reality that tragedy can result from such an abuse of one's power to prescribe. We will keep you informed as any further details with respect to this story become available. Until then, our memory of Heath remains strong within us, and our thoughts remain with his family.
