Family and Friends Lay Heath to Rest

Michelle Williams arrived for today's memorial service for her former fiancé, Heath Ledger, arm-in-arm with Heath's sister, Kate.

The service was held at Penrhos College in Perth, Australia. Ledger's father, Kim, said the service would be followed by a private funeral -- he requested privacy and did not reveal the time or location.

"The funeral will be very, very private and there will only be 10 people there, immediate family and nobody else,'' he told reporters. "It's a pretty sad time. We're finding it difficult to cope by ourselves, let alone cope with everybody around the world. Having said that, we do really appreciate the outpouring and the emotional support from all over the globe."

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31. So sad I wish nothing but the best for his family!

Posted at 12:13PM on Feb 9th 2008 by ceci

32. Who can blame Heath for killing himself--look at that mess he had a child with.

Posted at 12:14PM on Feb 9th 2008 by demented and sad but social

33. I'm sorry I think lack of intelligence is when people make horrible and rude comments about a man they never knew, those people by my definition are asses and are the real people showing their lack of intelligence. All i want is for people to respect the dead and leave the conjectures at home. You blast me for calling you an ass when in your own comment you called me unitelligent, a peon, and a mental midget. Take your own advice please. I am not here to fight with people. It is not worth the energy because no one ever wins. I am just asking that people show a little respect. No one would like it if these comments were made about their loved ones. So just STFU if you don't have anything nice to say.

Posted at 12:16PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Jessica

34. OK jessica! He takes the pills and dies but he didn't kill himself accidently. Idiot.

Posted at 12:16PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Joanie loves Chachi

35. To #1 you said it your self your mispelling MORON! .
To the rest of you Abe Lincoln had your number "Tis better to be thought a fool; than to speak and remove all doubt."

Love seeing the fight over which movie is better as it should be ...BBM, 10 Things, Ned Kelly, The Patriot, Lords of Dogtown,Candy,The Bros Grimm,Cassanova,Monsters Ball, A knights Tale,Four Feathers I'm Not There,.. Are all stellar but I believe his final act,The Dark Knight will be the front runner , collectively he is and will remain one of the greatest talents of our time and if you havent seen his directing check out Ben Harpers Morning Yearning it is phenominal Heath was truly gifted ,and versatile ...and we had just began to see the realm of possibliites...But his greates role hands down was Daddy...

Heavy Waves to Heaven , sweet soul you can finally rest...Peace and Love...Your Home...

Posted at 12:21PM on Feb 9th 2008 by teresa m

36. in the dirt and his sad mark will always be a footnote saying died of overdose...accidental or not that is what people will remember

Posted at 12:20PM on Feb 9th 2008 by nowhining

37. Joanie Loves Chachie,

Do not call me an idiot. You don't know me. Ands yes, it was an accident. Px drugs are powerful and it is easy to accidentaly overdose if someone is uneducated about the dangers. Is a child who gets into a medicine cabinet and swallows a bunch of tylenol because they look pretty committing suicide? No, they do not know. It is an accident. Heath was not educated about the interactions between these drugs by his doctor and a terrible accident was the consequence.

Posted at 12:22PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Jessica

38. Jessica-My comment was hardly rude, or horrible. I agree, I should not argue with a moron any longer. Later. Talk about lack of intelligence....judgemental bitch.

Posted at 12:22PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Baby Ruth

39. #39 jessica

It's RX drugs not PX drugs, brainiac.

Posted at 12:24PM on Feb 9th 2008 by FlBiker

40. And to think I read hundreds of posts claiming that he died of natural causes. Living in a fantasy world, aren't we? The man cut his life short because he took a fatal mixture of drugs. Our society is in such denial that common and social drug usage is considered a normal lifestyle. Can't sleep? Take a pill. Can't stay awake? Take a pill. Want to Party? Take lots of pills.
Life is a gift from God. You should all try it clean and sober. Otherwise, The same "Keith Ledger" demise may be yours too.

Posted at 12:24PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Tired of it all

41. janis--shame on him for what? He didn't hurt anyone, yes his death is hurtful but it was an accident! He wasn't a drug user like Brad Renfro with his herion. He was a man who was tired, overworked, and wanted to sleep, it was an accident that he OD'd!
I am glad he is at rest, I hope the media leaves his family alone to mourn, its good to see they are finally laying off the story some

Posted at 12:25PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Lori R

42. Hey meinnyc saw your shout..Check it out ...I'll leave this in your capable hands KickATNames ...


i figured it out TMZ...TOOLS..MOUTHING..ZEALOUSLY

Peace Out

Posted at 12:27PM on Feb 9th 2008 by teresa m

43. You're doing good, Jessica. Keep it up. Some of these others that can't have a little sympathy at someone's death and the loved ones left behind, I hope experience it tenfold.

Posted at 12:26PM on Feb 9th 2008 by jackson

44. again, not taking your own advice. Don't call me a bitch. You do not know me.

Posted at 12:26PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Jessica

45. "Do not call me names? You are the one calling everyone names, IDIOT

Posted at 12:26PM on Feb 9th 2008 by Joanie loves Chachi

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