Public and Media Swarm as Heath is Moved

In a crush of spectators, photographers and video cameras, the body of Heath Ledger was moved from the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York -- in an outpouring of curiosity and grief reminiscent of the deaths of John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe.


TMZ is told that Ledger's father is in New York, but he was not seen at the funeral parlor today. There are reports of a private service for Heath in L.A. this weekend. Ledger will be buried in Perth, Australia.

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16. when will the tears stop ? ~

Too many ludes this morning? You sound like Selena's old president of her fan club.

Troll.

Posted at 5:24PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Your Conscience

17. no more pathetic and lonlely as #5 sounds. get over yourself. you're right- you didn't know him so stop with the maudlin and overly emotional rash of B.S.

Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Bubbaness

18. Rest In Peace Heath!
My condolences to the family.

Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Marge Shipman

19. such a trajedy

Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Logo Designers

20. To post Number 1, Michele - You are one sorry P-O-S. You can't think of anything better to say other than 'First'? Moron. How about expressing some grief over the loss of one of our greatest actors in the last decade. A two year old girl has been left without a father and all you can think of is 'First.' I wish I could spit in your face!

Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Sympathy

21. He sure had a lot of fans, seemed like a great guy, loved his work, and wish the family well.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Adrienne

22. HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.. N MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS BABY GIRL MATILDA AND MICHELLE.. MAY GOD GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO STAY STRONG IN SUCH A TRAGIC TIME. MAY GOD BE WITH HEATH AND HIS LOVED ONES.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 25th 2008 by SADDENED GIRL

23. Michele -

Go away, troll. How old are you? 12? School out early for you or something?

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Your Conscience

24. ....nice show, meanwhile the real casket slipped out the back door to a waiting hearse....

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Jellybaby

25. What is the point of showing something like this? I did not even watch the video, but I can only guess flashbulbs popping off as a young dead man is moved into a hearse???? What the F is wrong with the media and anyone who wants to see that? Bless his family and I wish more papparazzi and media would get hit by cars and die, bc they are all scum, and then we can all go and photograph their wakes and funerals.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jan 25th 2008 by SD

26. i'm embarrassed and ashamed by the lack of respect shown for this whole situation. how can those people live with themselves; laughing, joking around, taking pictures.....it's just so horrible that some people can't get respect even after death. if i were anyone who loved him...i would be so hurt and angry, what am i saying? i didn't know him and still i am upset by this. his poor family, michelle williams and friends. i can't imagine all the feelings and frustrations they are experiencing right now and will be for a long time after this. it seems that nothing is sacred anymore when it comes to what is considered entertainment these days. it's all very disheartening.

Posted at 5:27PM on Jan 25th 2008 by patricia

27. What is our society coming to? Shame on all those reporters and photographers filming and taking pictures of Heath Ledger's casket. Why don't they give his family some peace at this very difficult time?!?!?!?

Posted at 5:27PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Jennifer

28. Sympathy ~

One of the greatest actors of this past decade? Eh, I don't think I'd go that far.

Yes, it's a tragedy, but he was just a man.

Posted at 5:27PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Your Conscience

29. I can't believe all the cameras and the laughter. His family must be really disgusted. How sad.

Posted at 5:28PM on Jan 25th 2008 by The Sovereignty of TMZ Whores

30. How completely tastless...
You, and Perez, and everyone else should be proud.

Laughing as the coffin is being put in...

The world is over...

Posted at 5:28PM on Jan 25th 2008 by Matt

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