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Heath Ledger 1979 - 2008
Heath Ledger 1979 - 2008
Heath Ledger was found dead in his Lower Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. He was 28. The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain. In 2005, he met Michelle Williams during the filming of the drama. The two had lived in Brooklyn and had a daughter, Matilda, but split up last year. There was no obvious indication that Ledger had committed suicide, New York ...
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Heath Ledger 1979-2008
Watch It — ... death is a reality of life and a celebrity dying shouldn't elicit more response than anyone else but this news saddened me deeply. Ledger is only 28 and is a father. As an actor I have an immense respect for him, his talent is great and from all accounts of those who've crossed paths with him, he's also a good person. Moviegoers will surely miss Ledger but not as much as his family and friends. My sympathies go out to all who knew him. Here's another short tribute with some more information if you're interested.

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