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Where is Jake Gyllenhaal?

Posted Jan 23rd 2008 6:39PM by TMZ Staff

Jake Gyllenhaal has yet to be seen or heard from since the death of his close friend, Heath Ledger -- and people on the set of his new film are working hard to keep it that way.

Gyllenhaal is in New Mexico, currently filming his new movie, "Brothers." We're told there are no plans to shut down production, but Jake is very upset and doesn't want to talk to the media -- so the set has been closed to non-crew members and extra security has been hired.

Jake is the godfather to Heath's daughter, Matilda Rose.

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76. DisgustedByJake, you are vile and disgusting.

Posted at 9:06AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Vile

77. I feel for the entire family - what a horrific tragedy. He probably didnt get the help he needed, health wise. As for Jake - I was surprised there were no public comments, but understandably, he must be devastated. He may even blame himself for not seeing the signs that Heath needed help. Jake, Michelle, Matilda, the Ledger family have to all be devastaed and need privacy. I can see Jake doing a euligy. May Heath rest in peace!

Posted at 9:55AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Mark Posner

78. He was just in Ojai , ca {{80 miles north of Los Angeles}}

That was about 3 days ago....so was Reese witherspoon....

Posted at 11:19AM on Jan 24th 2008 by afan4cwbys

79. I think people need to back off and give this man time to grieve and come to terms with what has just happened. How many people can say that when a loved one dies, famous or not, that they didn't grieve in their own personal way. I could careless if Jake was Bi, Gay, or Straight. That doesn't say who your friends are. Its time that you spend together and the other stuff that matters. As for the radical christian group that is planning on protesting the funeral, nowhere in the bible does it state that anyone has the right to go and pounce on anyone while they are grieving and it also says that nobody should do anything in God's name. Nor was it right for that group to basically say that God killed Heath Ledger because he played a gay guy in a film. God is not like that and he also grieves for that family's loss and the other people that were close to Heath Ledger. Those people are just trying to get attention and if I was even close to that funeral and saw them doing that, I would be one of the people to have something to say to them...They don't speak for God and they need to get a reality check...Personally I hope that its not mentioned so that this stupid radical christian group can't find out when it is. And my heart goes out to everyone affected by the loss of Heath Ledger...he was a talented and gifted soul and may he rest in peace.

Posted at 11:32AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Christina

80. The last time I checked, there was no written rule that says a person has to hold a press conference when a friend or family member passes away. Everyone needs to let these people grieve in private. Have some respect for his family and friends.

Posted at 11:35AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Brandie

81. Does anyone really believe this has anything to do with Brokeback Mountain?

Posted at 12:07PM on Jan 24th 2008 by MoonStruck

82. First of all the media needs to get off there high horse and back off really fast. Secondly people not just here in America "US and Canada" but also in Austrialia, Great Brittian, Mexico, Brazil, and EU need to find something more important to talk about like impeaching bush or plaining his prision sentence instead of jumping all over the mans family and friends that are unable to grieve. As for the Paparazzi They need to stop before one of them get hurt. Didnt watch the movie i man really man.... We already ruined the Royal Family in London cause we and Yes WE as a world of people killed Lady Diania, so now we are going to stick our noses so far up these peoples rears that there is nothing left to hide. It goes to show that PEOPLE in this world have no life at all and care nothing for the word RESPECT. It makes me sick to see how the US/Canadian Media has blown this out of context and is just out right wrong. There worried so much about this one mans death.... What about the death of raped women that where murdered and there cases are still in limbo after 30 years, what about getting on the medical and pharm companies about price of health care, and what about the oil companys. we are so worried about one person we are not even looking at what is important. I have only one thing to say Now I see what people hate Gay men and women cause we act nothing like you people.... We know what the meaning of RESPECT is. and this dead mans family has asked for it. Now give it to the family and friends of this man......

Posted at 12:56AM on Jan 25th 2008 by Jason Kish

83. Just leave people alone and let them deal with it in there own way. Give them some privacy. How would you like it if one of your family members died and it was thrown all over the tv and news papers and internet.. GET A LIFE !!!!

Posted at 3:14PM on Jan 24th 2008 by Buffy

84. He's NEXT!!!!!!

RIP Jake!!

Posted at 12:46PM on Jan 24th 2008 by G

85. Who's Killing the Gay Part -Actors.

Heath Ledger is found dead of an apparent drug overdose in the bedroom of an apartment in New York City, a week after Brad Renfro is found dead of an apparent drug overdose in the bedroom of his apartment in Los Angeles. Both young actors gained acclaim for roles in controversial gay-themed films-- Ledger in the Academy Award-nominated Brokeback Mountain, and Renfro in Apt Pupil, Bryan Singer's Nazi movie that led to lawsuits by underage male extras who claimed they were forced into nudity. Sadly, They Die in Threes, so we await the next Marilyn Monroe-Anna Nicole style death of a young, talented male actor.

Posted at 12:51PM on Jan 24th 2008 by G

86. GIVE IT A REST TMZ!!!! Of course da guy is upset about his best friend's death!! yall need 2 back off an let his family and friends grieve in peace!! our hearts should go out not only 2 jake, but especially Heath's family. Be respectful guys!!!!

Posted at 2:14PM on Jan 24th 2008 by angel

87. Jake must have been devastated to hear that. Come on, throw the guy a frickin' bone!

Posted at 3:26PM on Jan 24th 2008 by Jeremy Johnson

88. Is he upset that he is now 50% more likely to have to take custody of Heaths child?

Posted at 3:37PM on Jan 24th 2008 by John

89. I am sure Jake is devastated over his friend's death. What I am wondering is how good of a real friend was he to him? If he is Heath's daughter's godfather, when exactly is the last time that Jake spent any time with Heath or Matilda? Since Heath and MIchelle split up, I'll bet Jake hasn't seen or heard from them since then. Of course not, Jake has spent every wakeing minute with Reese Witherspoon. Because Reese and her kids are far more important then Heath or Matilda ever where. Now, that shows you what a good friend and great godfather he really was.

Posted at 2:09PM on Jan 28th 2008 by Anonymous

90. This is *so* sad... I really feel for Heath's family and friends. Just leave them alone and let them grieve in privacy.

Posted at 4:31PM on Jan 24th 2008 by Adriana

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