London, Oct 27 : Hollywood actor Heath Ledger might have endured a long battle with Bipolar disorder, according to a new biography.
The book ‘Heath: A Family’s Tale says that the disease might be genetic as the late actor’s uncle Haydn was recently diagnosed with the Bipolar disorder, a category of mood disorders.
Heath, who died due to accidental overdose of prescription drug, might have had swings between euphoria and despair due to the same disorder, according to the biography by Janet Fife-Yeomans.