Mary-Kate Olsen Speaks Out

With the shockwaves sent through Hollywood as a result of Heath Ledger’s death on Tuesday, the celebrity world (as well as the rest of the world) has been reeling. And earlier today, Mary-Kate Olsen released a statement.

Olsen was the first person contacted by the massage therapist, Diana Wolozin, who discovered Heath’s body earlier this week.

According to the Associated Press, “Starting at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday masseuse Diana Wolozin spent nine minutes making three phone calls to Olsen – and waiting more than a minute between each call – before dialing 911, then called Olsen a fourth time after paramedics arrived at Ledger's New York apartment.”

The “Full House” actress told press, "Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time."

Reportedly, Heath and Mary-Kate had been casually dating for the few months prior to Ledger’s death.

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Below are pictures of media gathering outside of the funeral home earlier today (January 25), along with shots of Heath and Mary-Kate.

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