A portrait of the late Heath Ledger is a contender for Australia's esteemed Archibald Prize, one of the most prominent art prizes in the country. It was painted by the actor's friend, Vincent Fantauzzo. Simply titled "Heath," the portrait features three versions of the actor – one haunted-looking rendition in the center of the canvas flanked by two whispering figures on either side. According to Fantauzzo, originally one of the side figures was to be screaming, but the artist changed his... Read Full Story
The Dark Knight premiered tonight (July 14) in New York and Heath Ledger ’s family was there to see his last performance in a movie. (How surreal that must have been to see him…just like it will be surreal for us to see him.) Heath’s father left the theater showing a thumbs up.
Kim Ledger and his wife Ines – Heath’s stepmother – bypassed the red carpet and ducked into the theater to watch his late son play The Joker in the latest Batman film.
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Heath Ledger was honored for his "dazzling creative spirit" by I'm Not There filmmaker Todd Haynes at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. In accepting the annual independent film event's first Robert Altman Award for director and ensemble cast, Haynes stated he was "shattered" by Ledger's "inconceivable absence."
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A co worker was just walking past my desk, stopped, turned around and asked me an unexpectedly shocking question, I could not believe it. And for some reason, even though I' ve obviously never met the man or anything to that effect, I was truly moved by it. It just made me so sad to hear that such a successful young man, a father of a 2 year old, and who is known to be a very quiet, down to ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com] Read Full Story
LALATE BREAKING NEWS.
HEATH LEDGER FUNERAL VIDEO, 1/2 DOZEN PICTURES
LALATE has for you video of the Heath Ledger Funeral Wake in Australia moments ago and half a dozen pictures from the wonderful ceremony.
Michelle Williams and other loved ones had a beautiful wake at sea at Ledger’s favorite beach.
“‘It’s exactly what Heath would have wanted,’ one mourner told Perth Now Magazine. Guests, who celebrated the actor’s life with beer and red and white wine, followed Michelle as she... Read Full Story
This week brought the tragic news that Heath Ledger passed away. As Heath's body travels to its final resting place, our hearts continue to be with his family and friends in what is clearly a profoundly difficult time. While it was hard to focus on much else besides Heath, here's a look back at the week in photos. Start Slideshow 11 Vote(s)
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The New York City apartment where Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose last winter is off the market. Realtors say nobody is willing to live in Heath ’s old loft. They think the public death is too “spooky” for prospective tenants. Uh, ya think?! Who wants to share a three-bedroom living space with the ghost of Heath Ledger ? Read Full Story
I really had no choice this week. The one big headline is the death of actor Heath Ledger and all the questions surrounding the incident. I often wonder about the mechanisms that make us all feel bad when a known figure passes away. It’s strange bonding with people, you haven’t even met. And I must admit, I only saw Ledger in ‘Monster’s Ball’.
I just learned his name this week.
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Is something the wrong, Mr Ledger?
Do you need anything, Mr. Ledger?
If you... Read Full Story
I know everyone knows Heath Ledger and I just wanted to say that it is a shame to lose someone so that had a lot going for him. A career that was going really good and a beautiful little girl. They are trying to say that maybe drugs were involved. At this point I don’t know whether it is true or not. I just wanted to say I’m sorry that his little girl had to lose her father that way at such a young age.
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As we await a complete report on the cause of Heath Ledger's untimely and incredibly sad death, funeral, viewing and burial arrangements continue. The family had a private viewing in NY before his body was transported to LA for a private funeral, which former girlfriend Naomi Watts attended. Complete details of his funeral(s) and burial have not and likely will not be released. His family and close friends want to keep their mourning to themselves - as rightly they should. Deep condolensce... Read Full Story
