Heath Ledger refused to take the pretty boy's path to Hollywood success
Comment: It'd be great if Warners would put Ledger's short films on the Dark Knight DVD.
Comment: he was a person like any other and like any other we live then die but the world moves on
Comment: To herbismetoo: Heath was an artist. dont compare apples with oranges. that is stupid, dude. may be you dont care cause you have never been touched by his work, and its fine. but i have been touched. like all this people who are writing here. so, please, respect us. because some day will die some painter, writer or photographer you love and you are gonna cry like a baby. unless you dont like art.
Comment: I hate to say this, but with all the people sleeping and dying in the streets, i have no sympathy for this man at all, so what he's dead, he had a damned good life compared to some folk i know, i work for the urban survivor, and we see the worse of the worse in life, and who really cares about rich folk that kill themselves I don't !
Comment: Like many people, I wanted to believe that Heath Ledger was a sensitive, kind, intense, talented person who was reasonably stable and dispite the bumps in life, would be with us, as an actor, forever. I see now, from reporting I trust, that he was sensitive, kind, intense and talented. But what I did not realize was that he was also greatly restless, was both jumpy and inarticulate during interviews (which at first I thought was endearing), was subject to very dark moods, said recently that his "body was exhausted, but his mind wouldn't stop" and he couldn't sleep. I also read that (understandably) he was completely bereft when Michelle Williams left him, that he tried so hard to lead a healthy lifestyle and make that relationship work, but the "demons" came back and now he was back onto drinking and drugs in the SoHo neighborhood, not sleeping, not taking care of himself... this is all from what I remember from this weeks People Magazine, which had a very thoroughly researched and well-written article about Heath. I think that this was a very sad
and tragic accident. I don't think he took risk and danger seriously, and it sounds like he had many excesses that were dangerous. It looks like he was run by his "heart" and not his head, and that for a time he was more stable in the family he had created with Michelle Williams and Matilda. With that anchor gone, he was left to his own resources, which don't work for people who are very emotional about everything, but are exhausted and sleep-deprived. It probably didn't help that he played a depraved, mass-murderer who had "zero empathy" as the joker... Did it occur to anyone, or to Heath himself, that taking on such a role might not be a good idea for someone as emotionally fragile as Mr. Ledger, especially with his penchance for "melting" into the character he's playing? Or maybe he was a person that wouldn't take help personally. That is human, and I can understand that. I also agree with Scottpetrella that the media has shown a lot of class around the death. I think People Magazine was the most superb in what they wrote.
I am so very sorry that we will never know what Heath Ledger could have become, the performances that were yet to be. I am very sorry that he suffered from self-doubt, and the other problems that came with being so talented and idolized for his acting, but not wanting the notoriety that came with it. I was one of those people who was awed by his acting and will miss him very much. I also want to express my condolences to his loved ones.
Comment: I just wanted to give my condolences to Ledger's loved ones. He was a fabulous actor and such a cutee. He will be missed. Everybody makes mistakes in life, I'm sure he didn't think this would be the outcome! I'll miss'ya.
Comment: I just read the latest report from CNN which was simultaniuosly brodcasted in the New York Time databank and should be front page news tomorrow. Apparently the Medical Examiners report was released to the family today. It showed that there was no trace of illegal substances in Heath Ledger's body and there was only a small trace of 2 drugs that were found in his room, thus ruling out overdose. The report goes on to state that "it appears Mr Ledger suffered a mild stroke that rendered him unconcious". They are now reporting that it was complications resulting from the stroke that caused Heath Ledger's death. They have not released any details beyond what I have just shared with you, however I am sure it will be well known with in the hour.
In today's society where journalism revolves around a jumble of half truths, I think the media has shown alot of class when dealing with this sensitive subject. I have read many reports speculating that "drugs may be a factor" however with each report came a disclaimer stating no evidence could support that theory. I appreciate the respect the media has shown to the family and friends of Heath Ledger and the acknoledgment of his vast accomplishments as an actor.
Comment: I just read the latest report from CNN which was simultaniuosly brodcasted in the New York Time databank and should be front page news tomorrow. Apparently the Medical Examiners report was released to the family today. It showed that there was no trace of illegal substances in Heath Ledger's body and there was only a small trace of 2 drugs that were found in his room, thus ruling out overdose. The report goes on to state that "it appears Mr Ledger suffered a mild stroke that rendered him unconcious". They are now reporting that it was complications resulting from the stroke that caused Heath Ledger's death. They have not released any details beyond what I have just shared with you, however I am sure it will be well known with in the hour.
In today's society where journalism revolves around a jumble of half truths, I think the media has shown alot of class when dealing with this sensitive subject. I have read many reports speculating that "drugs may be a factor" however with each report came a disclaimer stating no evidence could support that theory. I appreciate the respect the media has shown to the family and friends of Heath Ledger and the acknoledgment of his vast accomplishments as an actor.
Comment: Well said.
Comment: Ledger's death is no different than a crack-head dying on the street. He was taking drugs and ended up dead.
Why should I have pity for this man? He made his choices and died because of them. Boo hoo.
Comment: You don't think a 28 year old dying is sad? That in itself is sad. He wasn't a murderer or rapist, he was a man with inner demons and weaknesses. We all have them.
Comment: Yes, we all have inner demons. Most people, probably 99% deal with inner demons by talking to others, maybe doing things to take our minds off of it.
I understand your point, but I believe anyone who dies of a drug overdose got exactly what they wanted. There are just too many outlets for people, other than accidental suicide, to fix a problematic life.
All I'm saying is that I cannot sympathize with him because of the way he died. I can, however, sympathize with his daughter and all the other people who loved him. They are left to wonder what they could've done differently. They are left behind to live without someone they loved. That is why I have no sympathy for Ledger.
Comment: Not everyone feels comfortable talking about their feelings especially those encompassing weakness or pain. Men are even more prone to bottling things up inside.
I don't think that this is a case of someone wanting to die. Have you ever taken more than the reccommended dose of Advil or Tylenol because you thought that taking more would make it work even better? I know I have, but it doesnt mean that ultimately I want to die. I just wanted to feel better.
Comment: "Just about everyone is taking antidepressants or anxiolytics..."?
Comment: Despite the nutty comments below, Ledger's death was truly ashame; he was young, handsome, talented and magnetic as was obvious by his work. His death should serve as a warning for a common occurrence that is under-reported -- mixing meds. Just about everyone is taking antidepressants or anxiolytics (antianxiety meds), they're basically safe if you take them as prescribed and for a certain period of time. But everyone adds on sleeping pills and over the counter meds on top of that. Mixing meds is dangerous and deadly, people don't know how the meds interact with one another or what their tolerance is until it's too late. Don't mix meds, if a med isn't working for your anxiety or depression, get back to the mental health clinic or your doctor or psychiatrist.
Comment: I will comment if I choose. The last time I checked, this is still America-you know, free speech and all.
Comment: Then you'll be next because you are stupid. We might find it funny, too. Don't comment at all especially when you barely know the person.
Comment: Then you will be next because you are stupid. We might also think that'll be funny. Don't post any comment especially when you barely know the person.
Comment: Your an idot. A man lost his life. A little girl lost her father. Do you have any idea what that means? Or how painful it is to lose someon you love? Your and opinionated jackass. Get over yourself.
Comment: His death was of his own doing-as far as I'm concerned that's stupid. He wasn't thinking of the consequences to his little girl, was he? He wasn't thinking how painful it would be to others, was he? That's my opinion. And by the way, learn how to use a dictionary. It might make you seem smarter.
Comment: I have no idea who this person is. Never saw any of his movies. And probably never will. Be it suicide or overdose, they say God has a funny way of eliminating stupid people.
Comment: Justmethinking, apparently my point about the delicious irony of your comment went way way over your head. The fact that gays make you sick and nauseous (which is pretty unusual in most homophobes) tells me that something pretty deep is obviously going on with your sexual identity. But we bloggers are not here to help you through your problems or to participate in your childish tantrums. So have fun posting a curious number of angry responses to every posting in here ( a really powerful and controlling nausea apparently), while we adults duscuss things in an adult manner. Now I'll ignore you so you can rant in peace.
Comment: Accident or suicide, I think its sad either way.
Comment: Accident: yes very sad. Suicide: sad that someone chooses to answer their problems that way. Personally, I hope it was an accident, for the sake of those he left behind. Especially his children.
Comment: I am so very sorry to hear of Heath Ledger's death. This is a sad moment for Hollywood and for the world. I am not quite sure why someone so popular and with so much going for him would take his own life, if that is indeed what happened, but it is sad, unfortunate, and a great loss of talent and treasure for everyone. He is in my prayers, and my cares, and I am thinking of him today and feeling a great, great sorrow that he was not saved. Thank you for allowing my opinion.......skd500
Comment: Even though I have never seen any of his movies, I am saddened to read about Heath Ledger???s death. I have to wonder though, did playing the Joker end up contributing to his death? He seemed to be a man that took his characters very seriously and as a Batman fan, I know that Joker is a very disturbed villain. I read that he had to take sleeping pills at the time he was playing as the Joker. Anyways, I look forward to his performance in the up coming Batman movie and may his soul find peace.
Comment: It is what it is. We are the great debators, if we weren't we wouldn't be on here giving our opinions on this stuff and getting ready to jump down people's throats about their's. At the end of the day Newsweeks discussions help me to not curse out people in my life and still get my opinions out without overpowering the people in my social life with them and I love it. Carry on carry on....gays nausea, no thats wrong.......
Comment: how do these celebrities get such good drugs? i love valium and xanax
Comment: and in this forum, such opinions do not have to be tolerated
Comment: LOL, I have to tolerate yours and other views, but you don't have to tolerate me!!! rotflmao!!!!! The supposed tolerant not being tolerant... stop!!! You are cracking me up!!!
Comment: Free speech has been excercized. However, in a news forum about the sudden and tragic death of a young actor, using opinions that contain slurs and offensive comments are not appropriate, relevant, or tasteful.
Comment: Yes, it has. You may consider what I said slurs and offensive, but that just means you are intolerant of my views. As far as tasteful goes, well we are talking about Hollywood here. Not much tasteful comes out of there either, so one might say I am simply reflecting my environment.
Comment: The angry, bigoted ant-gay comments by Justmething (who of course is not a homophobe since he has no probelem with gays except for the little minor detail that they make him feel nauseous) are certainly disgusting but they ironically are strangely fitting in commentary about Ledger. His greatest role, and the one which will live the longest, is his role in Brokeback, where he plays a troubled closeted gay cowboy who feels unable to fully express his love because of the hatred of people like Justmethinking. Thank you Justmethinking for helping put Ledger's life and greatest role in such perfect ironic context.
Comment: I am not angry, just speaking my truth, as much as it pains you that others may not share your views and or opinions. Homophobe means 'Fear' of Sameness, in other words fear of that which is like you. Since that is inaccurate , I simply pointed out that I do not 'fear' homosexuals, I am nauseated by their behaviour. Do you eat blood pudding? It is an European dish that many love, but would certainly nauseate me if placed in front of me. I care not whether you partake of it, nor whether homosexuals exhibit their behavior with each other. What nauseates me about it is the disregard of societal mores when demonstrating the behaviour. The same would go for hetero's who demonstrate rude behavior in disregard of the same societal mores.
Was that really his greatest role? Wow, how sad that is a movie that most people didn't even see.
It will live the longest??? No, sorry. Since he died just prior to his last role coming out, Joker, in Batman, most will remember him for that one. People have a tendency to remember either the things that are most important to them, or the last thing that they see. Homosexuals will remember him for Brokeback, since it strikes a chord with them, the general population will remember him for Joker. Likely you will think that makes the general population shallow or non-feeling for homosexual issues, and in that case you are probably right. People gravitate towards what they are like, not the way they are not like. I know the running joke around here about Brokeback, was that the only way any man went to to see it was if he were gay, or it was his wifes turn to pick the movie. And the wives picked it to see their husbands squirm and feel uncomfortable...
Of course, I do think that generally, Ang Lee is a pretty good director.
Comment: Apparently my point about the delicious irony of your comment went way way over your head. The fact that gays make you sick and nauseous (which is pretty unusual in most homophobes) tells me that something pretty deep is obviously going on with your sexual identity. But we bloggers are not here to help you through your problems or to participate in your childish tantrums. So have fun while we adults duscuss things in an adult manner.
Comment: If you're not a homophobe, why bother with the comments? You do get that he was an actor, right? These were all roles and he was just doing the same as most of us - doing your best in a job. If you didn't care for his work, fine, but don't judge it - you're obviously no expert.
Comment: Because I can. Why should I have to be a homophobe to comment? Are you admitting that his acting had a distinct homosexual flair?
I agree, I am sure he was doing his best.
I am allowed to judge his work if I desire. Part of that is done by everyone, simply with the decision to purchase a ticket or not. Do 'you' judge in that manner? I bet you do. It is my choice, just as it is yours to dispute me if you desire. You have no idea if I am an expert or not, but think whatever you desire. I would like to point out that a person can get a Bachelors Degree in less time that most people spend in the movies in their lives, and that degree supposedly makes them an expert. So it is likely that many people are much more expert in whether an actor or actress is good than maybe you like or care to admit. Not that those are my qualifications, I just like to point out obvious things occassionally. I don't even know if 'you' are an expert in these things. Perhaps you think/know you are...?
I do have a rudimentary system for determining the prospects or value of a particular movie and thereby, the workers in that movie. I wait for the 'experts' to give their opinions. If they say it is good, then I avoid it. If they say it is bad, then I might check it out. I have discovered that the 'experts' in the movie industry are usually wrong. That, too, is my opinion, but just like other things, we all have one, don't we?
Comment: If you read 'all' of my post, you would see that I already agreed it was sad. This is the forum I chose to express my nausea because this is the article that stated the he avoided the pretty boy path, which was untrue. Why would I express the untruth of that in another location? That would be off topic.
Sorry you don't want me to have the same freedom of speech you appear to enjoy. I determine whether my comments are appropriate, relevant, and tasteful, or not. That is the way individuality works. That is the way freedom of speech works.
Please be tolerant of my opinion.
Or whatever...
Comment: Justmethinking....
While you are correct that you have the appropriate freedom of speech to say what you think, you also must keep in mind that by making your comments available and out in the open, you are setting yourself up for criticism and dissent. That, too, is called freedom of speech. Just as you criticize Heath's choices, so too are your comments open to criticism.
Your opinion is your own, and you're entitled to it. But you certainly aren't entitled to go unchallenged. But you knew that.
Comment: Absolutely! I did know it, thank you! Criticism welcome and warranted I am sure.
Comment: This is a sad occasion. Let's not grandstand and let's keep the comments appropriate, relevant, and in good taste. There are plenty of blogs and forums to discuss your nausea
Comment: This is a sad occasion. Lets keep the comments appropriate, relevant, and in good taste.
Comment: Wait... He "refused to take the pretty boy's" path? Isn't the same guy that played a ***? That 'is' a pretty boy. He cried in Monsters Ball, because he acted like a *** in there too. More 'pretty boy' crap. Didn't see him in A Knights Tale, the previews looked like a 'pretty boy' knight story, so that again... In the Patriot he was a 'pretty boy' son who was trying to get his fathers attention, but is killed because he fought like a girl.
I doubt this is posted, since I am being derogatory towards homosexuals with the *** comment, and implying that this guy, who seemed to be an 'ok' actor, not great, just ok, will probably set some of you off, but whatever...
Oh, and just to go ahead and respond to the some to be posted homophobic label coming my way, I am not afraid of homos, nor do I have some deep, hidden homo tendencies, I am just grossed out by it... Not fear, just nausea. Thx.
Sorry he's dead so young. That is sad no matter who the person is.
I do hope his part in Batman is well played...
Comment: Sad and shocking! His sensitive performance in "Brokeback Mountain" was Oscar winning material.
Comment: I am deeply greived by the untimely death of Heath, he will be very missed, I heart goes out to Michelle and Matilda, and his family, he always looked so happy when he was with Michelle and his daughter...I am a very big fan, and willl miss him in the movies...were I enjoyed watching him....Silvia of Orlando FL
Comment: I AM DEEPING SADDENED BY HEATH LEDGER.S DEATH. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY HIS FANS.
MY THOUGTHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS DAUGHTER MATILDA AND HIS FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT
ACTOR.
Comment: I AM VERY SADDENED BY HEAT H LEDGR'S DEATH. HE WAS A GREAT ACTOR AND IT WILL BE A BIG
LOSS TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FAN.
Comment: Shocked is such a tiny word to explain how I feel right now. He was one of the greatest actors of this time. My thoughts and prayers are with Matilda and his family. I loved him so.
Comment: Shocked is too small of a word to say how I feel. Pure disbelief. My thoughts and prayers are with his daughter Matilda, and his family. I loved him so. He was one of the greatest actors of this time.
Comment: Clearly he was a talented but tortured soul who found calmness and strength for a while with Michelle Williams. Sadly we will never know what he could have become in this life. I feel for that innocent little child. It is so very sad.
Comment: Clearly a talented but tortured soul who found calmness and strength for a while with Michelle Williams. Sadly, we will never know what he could have become. It is so sad... so very sad. I feel for that innocent little child.
Comment: I was so shocked when I heard. Heath was a major part of me growing up... his movies almost define my teenage years in a sense. He was such a talented and incredible actor that we will all truly miss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Heath's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
Comment: He's gone. RIP Heath. We love you.
Comment: what a shock,and a great loss.feel for michelle and their child as well as his folks.RIP.
Comment: terrable loss.heath was agreat actor.was hooked on him from A knights tale.Such a hotty.RIP heath I loved you
Comment: Heath was an Australian, we are, unafraid to stand for what we believe in and we will make our mark.
Tis a real shame Heath is gone. A tragedy. I feel sorry for his folks, wife and most of all his daughter.
God Bless you Heath. Laura (Perth W.A)
Comment: I just read elsewhere that Ambien, Valium and Xanax were found at the scene of the death. If you are familiar with neuropsychopharmacology, it's easy to see what could have gone wrong. Ambien/zolpidem is a GABA agonist, and Valium/diazepam and Xanax/alprazolam are both members of of a different kind of GABA agonist (benzodiazepines). Mixing different types of GABA agonists is a bad idea, because it increases the activity of them tenfold, or to put it differently, 1+1 = 20. It just so happens that alcohol is another type of GABA agonist, so if one hypothetically takes Ambien, Valium and alcohol at the same time, 1+1+1 would add up to 300. If that went over your head, the point is that you shouldn't drink if you're on any of these medications and you should tell your doctor what you are taking, or you risk a fatal drug interaction like Ledger apparently experienced! This is speculation, but perhaps Ledger didn't tell his doctors what he was taking (I would think that a doctor would be hesitant to prescribe benzodiazepines and Ambien at the same time), or assuming that he did, he took too much medication for his weakened body to handle. What his death was NOT is evidence, as one person commented earlier, that psychiatric drugs and depression are a fraud upon the American public. Know what you are talking about before you make such ludicrous statements, please!
Comment: i am deeply saddened by the untimely death of one of the most respectable and talented hollywood actors who, indeed, did not bother himself to take the pretty boy's path to stardom. I saw most of his movies and "Brokeback", I believe, brought the best and highly qualitative portrayal he had ever done as an actor. He did not win the best actor award, but he was, for me, the winner. Asa Filipino who loves movies, Heath was a rare jewel who could have gone a long, long, way towards entertaining and high quality films. My prayers and appreciation for who and what you are as an actor, Heath, are with you. In a short period of your acting career, you have shown to the world that raw talents and quality acting can still be found in a now highly commercialized hollywood movies. Thank you, and may your soul rest in peace!
Comment: MY HEAART IS BROKEN, HE WAS A FRIEND , CO WORKER AND A BUDDY. MICHELLE MY HEART IS WITH YOU BE STRONG AND KNOW THAT HE IS AT REST NOW. HE WAS ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN NOT ONLY FOR HIS ACTING BUT FOR HIS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER THAT HE HAS LEFT BEHOND FOR THE WORLD TO GET TO KNOW, LOVE AND U NDERSTAND. HEATH "WHAT HAS HAPPENED BUDDY"
Comment: HEATH WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT ACTOR HE WS A GREAT GUY.. I ONLY MEET HIM 3 OR 4 TIMES BUT HE WAS ALWAYS THE BEST PERSON TO BE AROUND HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A LIFE TIME;;;;MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND MICHELLE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BABY.
I LOVE YOU ALL AND WILL SEE YOU AGAIN
JIM
Comment: It truly breaks my heart to hear that his daughter no longer has her Father to protect her. I sure he was a great Dad and loving Father. May he rest in peace. Heavenly Father forgive him for what has happened, and watch over his entire family until they meet again.
Comment: I hope the other "Young, invincible,"stars take note. Heath was a healthy and vibrant young man but was only one large dose away from death. Lindsey, Britney, Nicole and Paris...don't put your family through the torment Heath's family is going through now. Lif is worth living and you all have something to contribute!
Comment: His death deserves no scorn, contempt nor mocking; it's not a question of sympathy,
for as we say in Marine infantry, "sympathy is a sad word, found somewhere between
scab and syphilis." May Heath Ledger rest in peace and may his daughter and the
mother of his daughter find a way to get beyond their grief, which must be terribly
difficult to deal with now. Like Merrib said, "God bless him, his child and his
family . . . . everyone whose life he touched." Amen to that.
Comment: Just another ass that thinks he can take more of a drug then prescribed and live no sympathy here
Comment: damn!!!!!! so young and so talented.he will be missed by many and me 2.
Comment: Hearing of Mr. Ledger's passing caught me completely off guard. Given his affinity for staying out of the limelight, seemed to help the whole "star" thing. One has to wonder what the true reason is. He will be sorely missed by me and the entire fan base. God Bless him, his child and his family....everyone whose life he touched.
Comment: My favorite role that Heath ever played was in the short-lived Tv series "Roar." He was incredible in that show. I wish more of these news reports that talk about his career would mention that. That show really proved early on what potential he had. He will be greatly missed.
Comment: One of my favorite roles Heath played was in the the short-lived TV series "Roar." I mean he was incredible in that show. I wish that more of these news reports talking about his career would mention that. His work on that show really proved his potential early on. He will be greatly missed.
Comment: I AM DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF HEATHS PASSING. I WAS AT A LOSS OF WORDS WHEN I FIRST HEARD THE NEWS. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT ACTOR WHO HAD A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED. I AM SUCH A FAN OF HIS AND IT BREAKS MY HEART TO KNOW THAT HE WILL NO LONGER BE HERE. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF HIS FRIENDS, FAMILY AND MATILDA, HIS BABY GIRL. HEATH MAY YOU REST IN PARADISE. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU...
Comment: Heath, you were always admired from my side of the country. I grew up wtih you, watching you in magnificent roles. I hope you are enjoying your time with the man upstairs...you will never be forgotten in my eyes!!!!
Comment: I WAS AT A LOSS OF WORDS WHEN I FIRST FOUND OUT OF HEATH LEDGERS PASSING. HE WAS SUCH A TALENTED ACTOR WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY MATILDA, HIS BABY GIRL. REST IN PARADISE HEATH.
Comment: I don't understand this and the more information that may or may not be revealed, the less I'll probably understand. But my heart breaks for him....whether intentional or accidental, it remains a sad and devastating loss and that worries me when this man appeared to have so much to offer. It's like a mystery you want solved, and when it is, it doesn't satisfy, you know what I mean?
Comment: REST IN PEACE , HEATH. YOU WILL BE MISSED . MAY GOD GIVE STRENGHT AND COMFORT TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVED YOU. GOD SPEED ON YOUR NEXT JOURNEY.
Comment: Heath, may your sould find happiness with the lord, and may you feel the love from your fans who thought you were a great example. Rest in peace sweet prince.
Comment: What a sad tradgedy, he had such a bright career, my condolences to his family and beautiful daughter, and any one who had the chance to know him as a friend and co-worker. My prayers are with you all. Heath you will be missed,.
Comment: I just wanted to express my condolences to his family, so, so sorry for your lose.
Comment: Heath will truly be missed, he was a wonderful actor, I have followed his career in awe of him. It is to tragic, when I saw the news all I felt was disbelief. My heart goes out to his Family and friends. Most especially Matilda. I know she will always miss her Daddy. Although I never got to meet him I cannot feel someone so down to earth would do this intentionally. I don't think he would ever leave his child.
Sweet Dreams Heath May God Protect Your Soul Now
Comment: He was to beautiful of a man to lose. We shall all miss and never forget him, I have followed his career and have always loved his skill. My thoughts and prayers go to all his Family and friends, especiallly Matilda. Even though Michelle will love her entirely, I know she will always miss her Daddy. I wish I could have met him in person just once. To see the fabuolus man I believe him to have been.
Sweet Dreams Heath, Deanie
Comment: It's a very sad situation, of course, but no one yet have said this was a suicide. Maybe it ws an accidental overdose. That's entirely possible, especially if you take sleeping pills or tranquilizers over a long period of time.
Dr. Doug
Comment: I am also truly shocked and saddened by this terrible loss. He was a gifted actor who seemed to be such a good example for his peers. He seemed to want normalcy for himself and his child, not the glitzy insanity of celebrity. This kind of tragedy should never happen to our artists or anyone. My heart goes out to his daughter and her mother. They may have separated, but I'm sure this was a great loss for her, too.
Comment: My Gran read the Obits in the Times to see who she knew who had died who were younger than her. She would then say how grateful she was to God to be alive. I am 20years older than Heath ledger, but always thought of him as handsome. It is sad for youth to die, but a further testament that fame and money are not where the treasure is. God bless us all that we may live until our time. Lifelong prayers for Matilda. RIP Heath and may your find rest in the life that is after death; the peace that you did not find here. Sadness and shock.
Comment: Whenever you read about someone so together as Heath Ledger committing suicide, the real culprit inevitably turns out to be psychiatric drugs that are involved. They cause suicidal feeling in people who never before would have considered such a thing. Check out the Black Box warnings and the multitude of stories that confirm this. This story is so new they'll never mention that yet. But a few days down the road we'll probably find out in a little 5 or 6 word sentence that he was "under a psychiatrists care" for "depression" and taking psychotropic drugs.
Comment: I am truly saddened by this tragic event. Heath Ledger was one of the good celebrities, as in he wasn't plastered all over the tabloids week after week. This is definately a loss for the entertainment industry; he was a great actor that played outstanding roles. He was certainly too young to die. Thoughts and prayers for his family. May he rest in peace!
Comment: Very sad and tragic to see one of the most talented young actors leave us so soon. Heath was definitely one of my favorite actors. I am heartbroken to see him go especially in the prime of his career. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. God rest your soul, Heath.
Comment: Very sad. I wasn't a huge fan of his other work but I am a huge Batman fan. His portrayal of the Joker put chills down my spine in just the limited clips that have been released. His death will surely bring an intense level of eerie feelings for all who see it this summer. So tragic for his little girl, she will never know the talented man her father was. Having a 3 year old myself, it breaks my heart. RIP Heath.
Comment: I really hope it wasnt suicide !! It would be too tragic !! To think that he would actually do that is crazy! He had everything and more!! Like the saying goes the good die young!! and he was one of the best!!
Comment: I'm still in shock too. It breaks my heart to see how the life of such a young and promising actor, slips away. I am pretty sure this was a fatal accident, something very common in young actors. My condolense to his family and close friends.
Gloria from Puerto Rico
Comment: Definitely gone too soon. He had the potential for GREAT things. I will miss the roles he never played.
Comment: I am still in a bit of shock. I had to read that line, "heath ledger, dead at 28," several times before I could believe. What a fine actor. I will always remember his deep soulful expressions in Brokeback Mountain and the real human pain he conveyed as he held onto the shirt of his deceased lover. heath, wherever you are, you will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with your family, especially your young daughter. rest in peace.
Comment: It is so hard to believe. I can still see him singing and dancing on the bleachers in the movie, "10 Things I Hate About You." He will be missed by all and my heart goes out to his family.
Comment: I have great appreciation of Heath's choice of movie roles and his determination of not being just another pretty boy in Hollywood. It's very sad to see such young talented actor pass away. He will be missed tremendously. I hope all the young trouble stars out there can take a moment and think about how drugs and alcohol can ruin a great career, and a bright future for that matter.
Comment: It is so hard to believe, I can still see him singing and dancing on the bleachers in the movie "10 Things I Hate About You." He will be deaply missed, my heart goes out to the family.
Comment: I first saw Heath in A Knight's Tale and fell in love with his self-effacing attitude and little-boy mischeviousness. It was a big surprise to watch his career go the way it did. He could truly take any character and make it his own. It seems that the more talented the actor, the more emotional pain they seem to suffer. Unfortunately, they seem to take some of the characters they play into themselves, and that isn't always a good thing. River Phoenix, Brad Renfro, Jim Belushi, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin. It always seem that the most talented suffer for it and turn to drugs or alcohol to ease the pain. Unfortunately, it's the good ones that seem to burn out the fastest. I hope his young daughter is always reminded of what a genuinely good guy her dad was and that his family and friends are comforted by the good things he left behind. I know God has a plan for him, as he does for all of us, and I know there will be one more bright star in the sky tonight. We will miss you Heath.
Comment: Its so hard to beleive. He was a very good actor. I think he had family issues. He was very family orientated. Not sure why he and his wife divorsed but he loved his daughter. He was one of those good actors who wanted nothing to do with the tabloid or any other kind of publcity. He was genuine. I will miss him greatly
Comment: What a shame. I really believe that actors underestimate the effects or toll it takes on their mind and souls when they take on very dark roles. The day in and day out immersing himself playing someone evil in his last role took it's toll. He himself stated he could not sleep and obviously hye had no grounding or spiritual foundation to bring him back to reality. Welcome to Hollywood. I 'm very sad and mourn with his family.
Comment: Well, first he is better then Timberlake or DeCapiro!!!! I am thinking since he seemed such a family guy it has something to do will the break up. I am very shocked. He was wonderful, I have all his films. I think he might have had troubles like the rest of us. He wanted to be a normal person and it was working until his breakup but it wasn't like Brittney. it sound like he might have had sleeping issues and just took to many sleeping pills, which is very unfortunate. I am very sad and willl miss is acting roles greatly.
Comment: Unbelievable is all I can say. Heath was a wonderful talent and although I'm not very familiar with many of the films he's been in, it's plain to see what an amazing actor he was. Rest in peace Heath and may God be with you, your family and friends, and especially your little girl during this time of grief. For everyone's sake, I hope your untimely death will not go unnoticed and will open up people's eyes to the tragedies of drug abuse and the end result. What a terrible loss to the film industry.
Comment: I am still in shock and disbelief at this tragic loss. He was a great actor, very talented, and most importantly so young. As for his family and friends my thoughts are with them. Heath Ledger will be missed greatly. Hope you rest in peace, and thank you so much for your contribution during your lifetime.
Comment: I'm in tears. Wow. I'd hoped to see him in movies for decades to come. My thoughts are with his family and those that loved him. Whatever the cause of his death, he will be deeply mourned. Rest in peace, Heath. Thank you for the characters you've given us; from Patrick to Ennis to the Joker.
Comment: I wish that today's "young hollywood" would deem tragic lossed like this, and Brad Renfro earlier this month a wake-up call! Drug and alcohol abuse seem to have always been acceptable and even expected in Hollywoods social circle. For so much amazing talent to die so young is heart-breaking . I only hope SOME light comes of these tragic losses, and it opens someones eyes enough to save their life!
Comment: I am blown away. He was so young and so talented. His choice of acting roles were diverse and bold. I feel very sorry for those he leaves behind, his daughter, family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time.
Comment: I am blown away. He was so young and so talented. His was diverse and bold in his choice of roles. He really was his own person. I feel very sorry for those he leaves behind, his daughter, family and friends. My thoughts are prayers are with them at this very sad time.
Comment: RIP Heath, you will be missed. Others out there - be it depression or drug addiction, please get help... get it now.
Comment: Whenever you read about someone so together as Heath Ledger committing suicide, the real culprit inevitably turns out to be psychiatric drugs that are involved. Check out the Black Box warnings. This story is so new they'll never mention that yet. But a few days down the road we'll probably find out in a little 5 or 6 word sentence that he was "under a psychiatrists care" for "depression" and taking psychotropic drugs.
Comment: Marsha J I completely echo your thoughts. I have fought depression for years and believe that the pressure he was under (as many young actors and actresses are) was relentless. He brought a smile to my face many times while preforming and I thank him for that. He will be remembered for many years to come and we will look at screen roles and think....he would have been great in that! I will pray for him be at peace now and for his family to find comfort in that. I am heart broken for his little daughter and parents - it just never seems fair to lose a loved one.
Comment: Look what happens when artists get put on psychiatric drugs - they end up dead. www.cchr.org
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