Cops won't question Mary-Kate

2008-01-28 21:11

New York - New York City's police chief said actress Mary-Kate Olsen will not be questioned by detectives about Heath Ledger's death.

"There's absolutely no indication investigators were going to speak to Mary-Kate Olsen," Police Commission Ray Kelly said at a news conference.

"They determined that they had all the info needed from witnesses who were on scene: That's the cleaning woman, the masseuse."

Police are waiting for toxicology reports on the 28-year-old Australian actor before they decide whether to charge masseuse Diana Wolozin for practicing without a licence, Kelly also said on Sunday.

Wolozin found Ledger's body on Tuesday afternoon in his Manhattan apartment. She had an appointment with Ledger, who starred in Brokeback Mountain and other films.

Police have said Wolozin made three calls to Olsen before dialling authorities for help, then phoned the 21-year-old actress a fourth time after paramedics arrived.

At some point during the calls, Olsen, who was in California, summoned her personal security guards to the apartment to help, police have said.

'Tragic loss'

Olsen has not spoken publicly about the calls. She has only said: "Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time."

The cause of Ledger's death will not be known for at least a week, after medical examiners complete toxicology tests.

Authorities suspect a possible drug overdose, but nothing conclusive has been determined.

Several prescription drugs were found in the Manhattan apartment where Ledger's body was found.

Mary-Kate Olsen rose to fame with her twin sister Ashley as a child on the TV show Full House.

They earned millions through a series of videos popular with children.

- AP