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Holy Crap!

err... it's 2008...

RIP Heath.. gone WAY too soon.

This is heartbreaking and shocking. Drugs suck. How will this affect The Dark Knight I wonder. Sadness.

He was allegedly found in Mary Kate Olsens apt.

This $hit always happens in threes, first Brad, now Heath...Joaquin Phoenix are you taking notice yet???

"Don't do crack it's a ghetto drug."

-sorry you had to leave Heath. I liked your work.

Damn, I loved him. I'm still going to love the Dark Knight but it's going to be sad watching him.

*floored*




What a waste. He was actually one of the good ones.

I want to cry.

This is just too sad for words. What a wonderful actor, died way too young. RIP.

Shit. Just total shit. I've never been particularly affected by celebrity deaths, but this one genuinely hurts. What a fucking waste. He was so good.

Just... ugh. His poor family.

Man that's just fucked up.

May God be with the family through this very difficult time.

U'll fondly be remembered Heath.

I would argue that Ennis Del Mar is the only gay character in film history to embody both this country's (slowly but hopefully surely) acceptance and trepidation of homosexuality. It couldn't have been done so gracefully and modestly without Heath.

There's not really anything to say -- this is pretty terrible. I really do feel for his daughter, poor kid.

what a fukn waste!

see kids? this is why drugs are bad.

Well damn it, this doesn't make sense. Shit. I agree with a lot of people that while his work wasn't always stellar he was a good actor. Could've been a great. It's going to be bittersweet when I go see TDK.

i meant "surface" not "service". i would have to mess up a tribute comment.

Okay, somebody has to say it: Brokeback Overdose...

Too soon?

Aaaaanyway, see how fucked up life is, Martin Lawrence, who has no business being alive, considering his drug related shenanigans, still lives. And, is still polluting theaters with his "comedies" and so do similar others (I'm looking at YOU, Sizemore)

I'd agree with you, becca. I usually don't give two you-know-whats about celebrity deaths, but this is pretty weird and unsettling. I guess because Heath hadn't been on a "death watch" like some other celebrities (seriously, that kind of talk is sick) and because...well, he was actually talented and likeable (okay, I admit, he became kind of strange after he and Michelle Williams ended things). And he was so young...I don't know. I really wish the press/hollywood wouldn't glamorize the deaths of young actors the way it does. Very sad and unreal.

Damn. I think this little obit said it very well. Ledger's films were rather uneven in quality, but he was a talented guy and really heading places. What a loss.

Wow, that surprised me. I'm shocked, I'm sad and I'm just flushed. I'll remember him dearly as a talented young actor.
But I just can't believe he's gone. So young, he's left so many people and now he's gone. Just so heartbreaking.

I was shocked when my uncle told me. I thought he was joking at first.

It's so sad and sickening. I fell in love with him in 10 Things I Hate About You. First Hollywood crush and all that.

He was a big part of what took me from being a little awkward pre-teen to a less awkward, cinema obsessed young woman. Talent like that is evident. Even his little moments in TDK trailer were incredible.

Prayers to his family, especially his little girl.

RIP Heath Ledger

Probably the only one to flash back to River Phoenix on this one but it is a tragity. Dark Knight shouldn't be affected but Terry Gilliam's new movie has him currently being filmed in it so who knows about that. And say what you will Pajibians, but I liked/loved A Knights Tale.

Unbelievable. This came out of nowhere. There was such a wealth of talent and potential.

My thoughts go out to his poor family, though.

His poor daughter.

Oh, my God.

I was on Facebook, and this girl's status was "mourning Heath Ledger" and I jokingly thought to myself, "What, did he like, die or something?"

Oh. My. God.

So sad. He was definitely a talented man who had far more to contribute. Wow.

Son.

Of.

A.

BITCH!

Rest in peace.

Sorry for the double post but the police are now reporting the drugs = sleeping pills. There had been rumors that while preparing for the role of the Joker he found it very difficult and suffered insomnia and other issues...

One of the few I've followed and loved since I was 13. That's a long time to care.

RIP Heath. You would have become one of the true greats - I believe it. Prayers for his family, especially little Matilda.

I was so shocked, I actually uttered the phrase "For serious?" He just didn't seem like the type, but who are we to say? If we take a step back and are honest about it, none of us has any idea what their lives (and heads) are like. I feel so bad for his poor little girl.

Some asshole just wrote that Martin Lawrence should be dead because of his drug past.

Posted by: Pookie at January 22, 2008 6:24 PM

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Heh, coming from you I'll give that the value it deserves...

And who's talking about "past"?

one of my favorites...met him over the summer here in chicago and he was really a lovely guy....such a tragedy. who cares about film? he was a human being and he's gone.

I'm shocked...he didn't seem like an self-destructive celebrity...it's quite a loss considering he was just starting to take on more interesting roles, this is just sad.

I'm glad that fucker is dead. Maybe if his racist daddy wouldn't fucked that black women he would still be alive.

....and fuck Kurt Cobain also!!!

Wow, I didn't even realize how much I loved him and counted on him to make great movies until just now. And I agree with others that this hurts more than other celebrity deaths.

I'm glad Dark Knight is coming so there will still be some of him to see.

I agree with Dangle McGee - I normally just make a passing comment and move on when an actor passes away, but this one is kind of like a punch in the gut. A talented guy with a great career in front of him, who I love since '10 Things I Hate About You.' What a tragedy.

He'll be sadly missed - my heart goes out to his family and little Matilda.

I'm getting flashbacks of River Phoenix too Luke. This is so terribly heartbreaking... especially for his daughter. RIP Heath.

Seriously.
Oh, I suppose I should have added that said website was TMZ.com.
I am NEVER going there again.

So disappointing. I really enjoyed his movies even though most of them didn't have much substance.

Just listening to him speak about the Joker character made me respect him even more. It's a real waste when someone with that talent dies like this.

I actually felt a stab in my heart when I read this. Which is odd, because I normally am rather emotionally detached from the celebrity world (even when deaths occur).

But this is truly sad. God rest your soul, Heath.

Not that it matters over all but for the sake of his friends and family I hope it was an accidental overdose. It's bad enough to lose someone unexpectedly but when you learn it was a suicide it opens up a whole new level of emotions that can be damn hard to come to terms with.

I was sorry to hear about this, I liked most of his movies (yes, even Knight's Tale) and he was a talented actor.

Damn. I really liked him. That's just really sad. Watching the Dark Knight is gonna be really weird.

Fuck.

I, like so many other posters, feel totally blindsided by Heath Ledger's death. He seemed to be establishing himself as a serious actor with an extremely long and promising future before him. Words cannot explain how excited I was to see the tidbits of him as the Joker in The Dark Knight. If his performance is anywhere near as good as the trailers indicate, his opportunities after this film would have been unlimited. I feel so horrible for his loved ones and his poor daughter, Matilda, who is only two and will probably barely remember him.

This past Sunday, I had a mini impromptu Heath-A-Thon (in a blatant attempt to avoid all studying and homework), watching 10 things I Hate About You, Four Feathers, Brokeback Mountain, and finishing it off by viewing Candy for the first time. How ironic is it that in one of the latest films, Candy, he portrays a struggling addict and now is to believed to have died of a drug overdose? (and possible suicide according to some news outlets) Such a waste of talent, so awful, so sad.

Some people have mentioned how this tragic event will probably boost the profits of The Dark Knight, and that's probably very true. But now I'm actually a little hesitant about rushing out to see it opening night, as I've been planning on doing for months. His sudden, tragic death may distract me from his performance. I guess I'll all be over the shock of it all 6 months from now when the film premiers.

R.I.P. Heath...

Things like this make me angry. Now, I don't want to wish ill on anyone, but I wonder if these little crackheads are paying attention. Amy. Britney. Lindsey. And, yes, I am looking at you too Tom Sizemore and Bobby Brown. Don't waste your talent, people. And now when I watch Brokeback Mountain I can really really cry.

"Pookie",
It's obvious you do "mean to seem insensitive". Your comments belie your ignorance (Heath Ledger didn't have a wife) as well as a truly lame sense of humor, (you're suggesting he deserved to die because of the actions of the fictional father of a fictional character he played in a movie? Seriously? Is that supposed to be funny?.
I agree that the media frenzies surrounding the scandalous deaths of young white celebrities are obviously excessive. But you don't have to be so disrespectful to someone who just passed away, not to mention so callous towards his family and friends.
Most of all, you don't have to patronize your readers by saying that you "don't mean to seem insensitive"; of course you do. You're dumb enough to think it's funny.

I never knew the man, but my heart goes out to his family.
Heath appeared in some dross but unlike many actors, he had moments that pointed towards potential greatness- Brokeback being the most obvious. What is most sad to me is that we will never see him realise it. Such a waste

He was a truly wonderful actor, and it's unfortunate that hollywood has lost one of the few good actors in the world, and more importantly that the ones who loved him lost him

you shallow fucks.
even if you truly give a shit about some "actor" dying in his own puddle of self-indulgence, how can you say you love someone you never met.
He might have a been a prick. Probably was a prick since his baby momma wouldn't let him see the baby, feel the baby, touch the baby or heal the baby.

How about the real tragedy of the day?
the end is coming.
and you don't even know it.

Thank you Mothy, you are a beacon of reason and sanity. The muthafuker died naked and face down with pills all over the place. What the fuck was he doing in one of the olson twins bitches house?

mothy:
Wow. It must be fun to be so superior to the rest of the group. Why do people like you always assume that some sorrow/empathy over any celebrities' death is exclusive to caring about anything else?

Very, very sad news. I wasn't crazy about most of his movies, either, but he was a great actor and seemed like a genuinely nice, decent guy.

It seems so random.

Mothy, what the hell? the end is coming?
what a...
ok

10 things i hate about you is my favorite chick flick, and the stands scene is the most romantic scene ever. Only thing i can say is that at least his send off (Dark Knight) sends him off on the highest possible note.

Thanks, TK. You said it much better and with fewer expletives than I would have.

When I saw "Waitress" this summer, the experience was tinged with sadness for the loss of Adrienne Shelley. It was her debut as a director and writer and a pretty fine one at that. But unfortunately, we'll never know what else she could have brought to the screen because her life was cut brutally short.

Now this summer, when I go see "The Dark Knight" and watch Heath Ledger tear into his role as the Joker, I'll feel that same mourning for what could have been a fantastic creative career.

What a waste.

As a mom, my heart goes out to his daughter who's just a bit older than Little Pink.

Consider it done, Pooks. And thank you.

[fist bump]

Let's move along, y'all.

Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall

Just be thankful for what you've got
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene
With a gangsta lean
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back

William Devaughn

Here are some good quotes from Ledger's Imdb profile page:

"I only do this because I'm having fun. The day I stop having fun, I'll just walk away. I wasn't going to have fun doing a teen movie again.... I don't want to do this for the rest of my life....I don't want to spend the rest of my youth doing this in this industry. There's so much I want to discover." - Vanity Fair (August 2000)

"Matilda is adorable, and beautifully observant and wise. Michelle an I love her so much. Becoming a father exceeds all my expectations. It's the most remarkable experience I've ever had - it's marvelous." [On daughter Matilda and being a father]

"The Joker, so far, is definitely the most fun I've had with any character. He's just out of control -- no empathy, he's a sociopath, uh, a psychotic, mass-murdering clown. And, uh, I'm just thoroughly, thoroughly enjoying it. It's just exceeded any expectations I had of what the experience would be like."

"I'm not good at future planning. I don't plan at all. I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow. I don't have a day planner and I don't have a diary. I completely live in the now, not in the past, not in the future."

That is 2 weeks in a row HSX will be delisting a Star Bond due to death (Renfro last week)

Like most of you said, this really shocked me. I figured it was some jerk online trying to mess with everyone. Awful.
Apparently, Ledger was sick with pneumonia when he died. His family is saying that the police have told them that the death was accidental. Not a suicide.
I'm not sure if that makes his death even more sad or not.

beyond sad.

Just like River Phoenix, Heath has left us way too soon. He was definitely poised to become one of best actors of our generation. A substantial loss to the world of acting. R.I.P. Heath Ledger

I don't know what's sadder-the loss of a talent before it has had time to truly reveal itself. Or that our society has to intrude its way into a family's private grief. I've never been so sick with the celebrity obsession as I was seeing the vultures gathering outside that apartment building.

Sympathies for the family-especially his daughter.

I'm still in shock. Poor Matilda. I adored this man and his work. He will be missed.

I'm in shock. I loved him so much. And his poor little girl will never really know him.

It's all so horrible.

I did not believe you guys when it was mentioned in today's Love column. I still do not want to believe it.

I also thought of River Phoenix. So talented and so sad.

May you find your peace. I only hope that the media whores leave his family alone.

Sure, I was one of the many nerds around the world that screamed when he was cast as The Joker. Glad now I also said, back then, "I just hope I'm surprised, because, despite of the seemingly bad choice, he's a good actor". I say "glad" because he has made a huge impression from the footage of TDK so far, on me and, as I see, on many other nerd-friends.

Even if never a fan, I kinda liked the guy. He truly surprised me in this still to be shown, latest role, and he will be missed, even if only for other great roles he would have ahead in his life. He was destined to be a really fine, to-be-remembered actor in a way few of his age are today.

Anne (in Reno): We also loved him in Roar. It's so sad for so many reasons which have been posted more eloquently above.

This just gave the joker character a whole new complexity no amount of viral marketing could've possibly established.

Anyhu,poor guy-I just hope this doesn't affect Matilda too much.

...Amy. Britney. Lindsey....Don't waste your talent....

Not to take away from this...but did you really just say that LL has talent?

Man, I nearly cried when I saw the newsreader with the 'breaking news' because she was obviously struggling to deliver it. Sucks to be Australian today. We have so few good actors to show the world what we can do, and on today of all days, when one Aussie gets such 'praise' (depending on how you view Oscar nods, of course...) and one becomes the victim of this kind of tragedy. Which it is, by the way, not because he was famous or talented, but because it is a tragedy for anyone, especially one so young, to die in these circumstances.

I've been waiting for the headline to read Britney or Amy with this kind of news, not Heath Ledger...

This is just so heartbreaking. I never heard anything about Heath Ledger being hard partying or being a substance abuser or anything. With the possible exception of his divorce, everything seemed to be going extremely well in his life (I say possible because I can't honestly say whether he felt the divorce was the right thing, only he can.)

I am more than a little excited to see the new Batman movie, and in no small way because of him, I knew C. Nolan and C. Bale where gonna put on a good show, but until I saw the preview, I admit I had some doubts about HL as the Joker. I should have known better though; as was mentioned above by the Pajiba staff, he was always a good, if not great performer, even when the material was sub-par. So statistically, there was little chance he was not gonna rock our collective socks off in the role.

This just feels so wrong. There are just so many other celebrities out there who are worthless and/or abusing drugs who have a history, and while I don't wish them dead or that they could trade places with HL, if one of them were found dead, while still tragic, at least it would have been expected; the sad bookend to a wasted life. How people like the Four Starletards of the Apocalypse (4SotA) can do mountains of drugs and everything else and nothing ever seems to happen to them doesn't seem fair. I wish no person would die young, but why does it always seem to happen to the best of us?

And to the people above, this does ring of River Phoenix, and that's literally the first thing I thought when I heard the news. While I was a little young to understand what had happened when he died, I've since watched his movies and agree that he was on the cusp of greatness when he died. And so was HL.

Goodbye Heath Ledger. I hope you are at peace now.

What a terrible and shocking loss. I'll remember him for the Brothers Grim and Brokeback of course, what an incredibly talented guy.

Just heard the news about Heath. For the last several years, I've been having my own HL film festival whenever I'm ill. No matter how phlegm-filled or nauseated I am, his performances always bring me joy. I don't have any words that haven't been said already, but I'll damn sure miss him.

Jesus, what a sad day. Heath's gone, but Nic Cage and Tom Cruise are still breathing.

Jesus.

I live in Perth, Australia (Heath's home town) and we're all in shock. Perth's a really small place, and everyone here seems to either know him or his family, or know someone that does. My fiance went to school with one of his cousins, my boss worked with another of his cousins, etc. Half of my friends went to parties that he attended when he went to Guildford Grammar.

A woman rang one of the local radio stations this morning, and said that Heath found out that her brother was dying of cancer, and that he had to fly to Sydney to see a specialist. The family couldn't afford for either her or her mother to go with them. Apparently when Heath found out, he flew them both over on several occasions to be with the brother. He asked them not to tell anyone because he didn't want the recognition.

It just seems like such a waste. His family have just released a statement saying that he was suffering from pneumonia at the time of his death, and had been having trouble sleeping.

This just really hits quite close to home, I can't believe how affected I am. He had so much talent.

Rest In Peace Heath. Sincerest condolences to his family.

I really, really wanted this to be some sick joke on the internet, but it wasn't. I usually don't bat an eyelash when celebrities die, but this really affected me. He was so talented and you could tell that he was set for a lifetime of amazing acting. But now it's over, and because of what? A bottle of pills?

It's just very unfair, especially for his daughter.

I've always found him an immensely attractive actor and I'm very sorry to hear of his untimely death. Two thoughts: One -- I couldn't help thinking of the celebs that I would RATHER hear of being found dead in their apartments. A few here mentioned Martin Lawrence, and of course The Four Celebutards. Maybe their cold hard little souls keep them alive whilst the tenderheated are more apt to weaken, I don't know. Two -- is there truly such a thing as an "accidental overdose?" I'm skeptical. I mean, it takes a LOT of pills to kill yourself. Really. Even if you take them with alcohol, it takes a lot. It's TECHNICALLY "accidental" if you are so habituated to taking the drugs that you have to take so many more just to FEEL anything that your body can't handle the levels of the drug, and so you overdose that way (a la Lily Bart and chloral hydrate in The House of Mirth) -- OR you mix that drug with another drug that exponentially increases the affect (a la River Phoenix and heroin/cough medicine at The Viper Room). They say Nick Drake's overdose was accidental because he mistook antidepressants for sleeping pills (or vice versa). Elliott Smith's death is still, I believe, considered "unsolved," as the act of committing suicide by stabbing onesself in the chest TWICE is, while physically possible, so rare as to be unheard of. It's just strange how unwilling we are to accept suicide and intentional overdose as a cause of death. Clearly, this guy was alone and sick and needed some serious looking after and monitoring of his drugs. I guess I just wonder how you can be so famous and not have any real friends to take care of you when you need it.

As has previously been acknowledged, this news is quite sad and unforeseen, as I had always perceived Heath Ledger to be somewhat conventional as far as Hollywood personalities go. I too thought it was a joke when the email hit my inbox from a colleague at work this morning. His role alongside Rose Byrne in Two Hands introduced many in Australia to the fresh faced youth who seemed destined for bigger things. The circumstances are undeniably tragic regardless of his celebrity status.

I knew he had drug problems, but he has a lot going for him and he was a pretty good actor. It's really a shocker, thought it was a joke or something when I saw the headline on yahoo and gasped when I saw it everywhere else. He like many like him probably didn't know how handle all the fame and shit...plus with all the papz and shit, I can see how he would struggle with living in general...too sad...

Thank you for everything Heath.

You'll be missed.

I think anything that could be said has been said. Mr. Ledger was one of the premier actors of his generation. I am shocked that he is gone. All I can think is how his family, friends, and especially his little daughter are doing. I cannot even begin the fathom the loss that they must feel. Fate is indeed cruel on the gifted and talented.

TK: Thank you for saying what you did.

*to fathom

Argh...I hate typos!

god...I know I am 'taking on' here and committing the sin of 'sharing' but I have to say that the sadness I feel about him passing is pretty deep, and I haven't even seen brokeback yet. I thought he had a lot of promise and that is the main evil when you lose someone - everything you expected for the enrichment and nourishment of your life - even if, as in this case, it was from a distance from a group of film aficionados.

And in this context I suppose it's alright to say it - I recently flew in to see my grandmother moments before she died, then three days later I found my beloved father-in-law whom we lived with, dead in his room. Our kids are still reeling two months later. His wife and daughter - I cannot fathom what their pain writ large in papers and scandal sheets alike will be to endure. You all know this feeling in some way or another too...it just keeps informing your every motion until it dulls.

All I can say is that if you love them, hold them close and say so, often. The promise can be taken from you so easily. And if it's drugs - please step in on that person in your life. I've also learned that the hard way. Even the parents of those fool starlet morons ruining their lives are hurting and hoping.

Sorry for blurting and blithering.

It has not yet been widely reported that he was sick, very ill, with pneumonia. I hate that they have been playing up the prescription drugs, I hate that they are trying to make it look like some 'hollywood' story.

When I read this on the net around 445pm CST, I did the usual double take and read the first clip. Regardless of career, talent, or family I just hate to see young people die in their prime. I wish those connected to him, God's speed and to those that really liked his work, I am sorry you lost someone worth watching.

Again, it reminds us, never forget to tell those you love, that you love them at least once a day.

Wow, so sad. I think this is the first time I've felt more than abstract sympathy for a death of a celebrity/total stranger. What a pity, he was so charismatic and talented.

I work at a newspaper, and we put Ledger in the spot reserved for people who were important, well loved, or made a difference before they died. That might not mean a lot to some people, but it's an honor not bestowed lightly at our paper. And it's the only way hardened, cynical journalists can really express grief at a public figure's passing: Put them in the good spot. I hope he is at peace.

As another aussie on this site, I am very sad and pretty much beyond words at the passing of Heath and my sincere condolences to his family, his friends and to his daughter.

As was mentioned above, those wanting to partake in a little Heath Ledger-thon make sure you track down and watch Two Hands. A great aussie crime flick and one that really kick started Heath and Rose Bryne's career.

What struck me first when I heard the news was the girl he left behind. Poor thing.

Poor Michelle, too; judging from the paparazzi's past history she won't get a moment alone.

www.imdb.com asked the question with their poll 'What is the role that you will remember Heath for?' For me its the role that he only did for two years - Matilda's Dad. She won't ever get over losing her Dad, having been in her place - just a little older - 7. I am sorry for his Mum, Dad, sister, family and friends. Michelle to, she has lost the father of her daughter. But mainly my grief is for Matilda.

don't usually care much about celebrity's lives and such, but this hit me like a mac truck when I found out, I was honest to goodness upset...

...now if you'll excuse me, I am going to go listen to The Eagles "James Dean" a few hundred times....

I just heard the news this morning. It's crazy. It always affects me when I see someone my age die like that. Thankfully Michelle Williams is in Sweden filming a movie because maybe she can get some peace there and be able to grieve in private. They only just broke up 5 months ago and they share a child so that's rough.

Add me to the long list of those sucker punched by this news yesterday. He was a talented and charismatic young man, with boundless potential. Such a shame for that to be taken away...

My jaw literally dropped when I heard the news on the radio. Very, very sad. It's funny that we are sharing our feelings on a site dedicated to snarky bitchery. We bitch because we love, don't we?

Wow, I heard this last night from my brother and immediately jumped to Snopes and scoured the web. So sad to see that this is not just a horrible hoax. I was really, really, really hoping that someone was playing a crude joke. Unfortunately, the punchline is all too real.

I personally saw him as headed for the ranks of Christian Bale...starting out in some lame teen stuff but constantly taking risks and turning into a gifted character actor. Brokeback and Dark Knight appeared to be just the beginning. It's a shame to see him cut down before we could see what he would become. It's an even bigger shame that his little girl will have to grow up without him.

This came completely out of left field, for me. Even stranger because I was talking about River Phoenix and his death with my friend the evening before.

Sad, sad, sad.

this is sad. obviously, a young man loses his life. but damn if Heath Ledger wasn't turning in excellent, genuine performances in the last few years. He was amazing in I'm Not There, a film with many amazing performances. Just throwing my name in the pile of those who will miss him on screen, though the we dwarf those who knew him as a person, those who arguably will miss him so much more than I.

Just another note to say I enjoyed most of Heath's work and when I saw him, thought to myself, "he's a good actor who will surely take off soon." Such a shame. I can't stop thinking of that poor little girl of his, who is the spitting image of him. RIP Heath.

rest in peace
God bless your child
I felt like we grew up together

I was a nanny in New York a few years ago and had a baby sign language class with him and his family. Very nice down to earth couple with a cute chubster of a baby. I'm surprised it hurts so much as I never really knew the guy, but I also respected his role in Brokeback Mountain, which wasn't played for melodrama or laughs. Even people I know who have problems with the whole "gay issue" thought he his role was tasteful and well done. Would have loved to see what else he did in his life.

I couldn't believe it when I was told.
My thoughts go out to his family and daughter.
I loved him in 10 things, brothers Grimm, Brokeback...He was always good in whatever he was in. It's going to be hard to watch TDK.

Heath Ledger was the only celebrity that I had that silly "what would I do if I actually SAW him in person" fantasy about.

He was an undoubtedly talented actor. It's such a travesty that he's gone.

ugh he was my age down to the month.. really makes you think about your own mortality

all the crazy media coverage... insane.. the paps sticking their cameras in his friends' faces... sickening

and i feel terrible for his little girl

My personal fav Heath Ledger movie was Ned Kelly. Naomi Watts and Goeffrey Rush were great as usual and even Orlando Bloom was pretty good, but HL stole the show.

whew. i thought i was the only one affected by this. i dont get sucked in the celebrity gossip scene. really could care less about it all. but when i found out i was in shock. as i read all these comments i got that lump in my throat. im not an emotional person but his passing has become very personal for me. maybe its his age (same as mine) his beautiful baby (i have several) & i feel almost, as noelle said, we grew up together.

what a loss, a shame & a waste. rest in peace heath, my deepest condolences are with his family, may his daughter carry his legacy with pride.

About any other celebrity, I think I would feel silly admitting this, but I cried twice over his passing today. Once while watching old interview clips of him, once after reading the goodbyes his family wrote.

I can't really express why. I just know we will all miss you tremendously, Heath.

from one proud Australian to another, rest in peace, Heath.
too soon, too sad.

I was saddened, though not totally surprised. When a man breaks off with the mother of his child, that is a definite step down.

He was a good actor (we can't afford to lose any of those), but must admit I wasn't a fan. Whatever role he played, he seemed to be sulking about something (worst example -- A Knight's Tale.) What, I'll never know.

On the other hand, DDL liked him, and you can't get a higher recommendation than that. I'll probably give his films another chance.