Heath Ledger

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself [Archive footage as Ennis Del Mar] on Anderson Cooper 360°
Gender:
Male
Born:
4-4-1979
Died:
1-22-2008 (accidental overdose of prescription drugs)
Birthplace:
Perth, Western Australia
Birth Name:
Heathcliff Andrew Ledger
One who will always be known as a young actor full of promise, Heath was born in Perth, Australia of Irish and Scottish descent. He lived in Western Australia until he was 16, moving to Sydney with his best friend Trevor to act. He got his first break by starring in the TV series "Roar." Heath was engaged to former "Dawson's Creek" star Michelle Williams, whom he met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain." The pair split on September of 2007. They welcomed a daughter, Matilda, to the world on October 31, 2005. On January 22, 2008, Heath was found dead in his home of a drug overdose.

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    10 Perfect
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    i was practically in tears when i heard. great actor and I hope the Dark Knight will leave him in a good light. His career was just starting.

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    10 Perfect
    A Great Actor Who is deeply missed. hide show

    My deepest condolences to the Ledger Family. When I heard he had passed away, I almost cried. I love him!! He has that whoke sweet guy vibe to him, but he could also be dangorous(sp?) He was one of HollyWoods great young actors. I was driven to tears by his Brockback Mountain preformance. So beautiful. He really should have won the Oscar, but even to be nominated is an honor. I LOVED him in 10 things I hate about you. It was really funny and romantic. Once Again, The Ledger family has my deepest sympathey. Rest in Peace Heath. God Bless.

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    10 Perfect
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    he was one of my favarite actors!!

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    I canŽt believe his gone. Ever since I first watched Ten things I hate about you, I thought Heath was the best. IŽve only seen four os his movies but I loved him in every one of them. He is so good looking and talented and that smile of his is simply adorable.

    I just want to say that he really is one the greatest actors for me and I hope that people will remember him for a long time becase I sure will. IŽll remember Heath as a black-haired "bad boy", a knight and a cowboy at least.

    Rest in Peace Heath.

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    He's an all time favorite of mine and always will be. hide show

    He was one of my all time favorite actors why had this happened to him. He's such a good actor. Stuff like this always happens to the best of people. Stuff like this should not happen at all. It'll make our lives so much easier if stuff like this never happened. Wish he was still alive to make more awsome movies. Can't wait to see the Joker movie with him in it. It looks really good. Hope it wasn't canselled or anything. I'm really looking forward to seing it. He's to good of an actor to redo that movie. Thats for sure.

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