R.I.P.
Remembering Heath

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-- Born Heathcliff Andrew Ledger, April 4, 1979 in Perth, Australia
-- Son of a French teacher and race car driver/mining engineer
-- Left high school at 16 to pursue a career in acting
-- Made his first big screen splash in the US in 1999 as Patrick Verona in "10 Things I Hate About You"
-- Dated Naomi Watts from 2002 - 2004
-- Won a ShoWest Award for the Male Star of Tomorrow based on his performance in "The Patriot"
-- Named one of Australian GQ's Men of the Year for acting, 2003
-- In 2005, he received a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Actor in a Drama" for "Brokeback Mountain"
-- Heath became engaged to Michelle Williams, whom he met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain"
-- Daughter Matilda Rose born October 28, 2005
-- Academy Award Best Actor nominee for his role in "Brokeback Mountain", 2006
-- Williams and Ledger split in August, 2007
-- Heath found dead in NYC at the age of 28, January 22, 2008

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1. I was shocked yesterday to hear that one of my favourite actors passed away.
I loved so many of his films, there was something truly magnetic about him on screen. I really believed he'd be the next Brando.

I actually saw him once in Rome. I was 17 on an art trip. He walked passed me on the street, immediately my heart jumped and i froze. I couldn't even speak to my friends who were walking ahead of me and suddenly i managed to say "girls, i swear that was Heath Ledger." His hair was shorter and I didn't imagine him to be so tall...my friends took off running to see if it was him. He ducked into store outside of a little piazza. We stared into thestore but I insisted that it couldn't have been him since we were in Rome in March and that most italian guys are good looking..... He was looking back however. When I saw his film the Order i was kicking myself that I didn't trust my inital instinct....
Prayers to his family and his little girl who will never get to truly know her father.

Posted at 11:46AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by christine

2. Heath was a wonderful actor...MY FAVOURATE!!! I love his movies...especially 10 things I hate about you. He was a shining star!
We love you Heath! RIP!

Posted at 11:53AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Suzanne

3. The news has definitely been a shock. Heath will be missed by us all.

We have created a tribute video with permission of Shane August, performing the theme song from Brokeback Mountain "Wings". Offer your support at http://www.youtube.com/HeathLedgerTribute.

Rest in Peace, Heath.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Kevin

4. Ok.... and what else has he done that any other actor hasn't? Oh ya he is cute.

RIP.

Posted at 4:41PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Sassy & Cute

5. Let's not forget A Knight's Tale - I love that movie!!! I am so offended at that bunch who plan to picket. What in the world - quoting the Bible of all things, and not taking any responsibility for their own vicious and judgmental behavior. Who in the hell do they think they are? I know this - they've offended more Bible verses than a person who appeared in a movie about gay people. They can all see each other in HELL, but it won't be Heath they see. God Bless You Heath and our prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Posted at 5:17PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Terrilynn

6. Mammoth just released news~~~~~~Anyone seen the just released footage of Heath Ledger snorting coke and talking about how Michelle would kill him if she knew??


Looks like sadly the rumors about Heath being a drug user were true. The video link is below

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23137533-5012990,00.html?from=mostpop

Posted at 1:14PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Ledger does Coke

7. Nice tribute!

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Ashie

8. RIP HEATH!! You will be missed. =(

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by NicoleRocks

9. So so sad

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Audra

10. RIP

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by BAM

11. Heartbreaking.

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by what a world

12. So sad. He was such a beautiful and talented man. One of my favorite actors. My thoughts go out to his family.

Posted at 6:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Lety

13. Heath was a wonderful actor...He will be sorely missed by all. I am sadden by the tragic loss of one so young. Myself the same age I can not imagine not seeing my sone grow up as Heath will not see his daughter grow up.
Thoughts and prayers are with Heath's family, Michelle, and Matilda...

Posted at 7:00PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by CivWarGirl

14. Al thesetributes already. You can tell he was really liked. What a shame Please keep his little daughter in your toughts. She will be the one who will truly suffer.

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Stepnie

15. Heath, such a brilliant actor. I will miss you so much Heath. I am so saddend for your family .

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Iwillmisshim...

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