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Heath Ledger, 1979-2008
It made me sick and sad to write that headline.
This is the most complete story I’ve seen on this very harsh bolt from the blue. We don’t have all the facts yet, so I will not add to the speculation swirling through the air right now.
This much, however, is clear, whatever the cause of death turns out to be:
We have lost a great talent who had much more to give.
It is beyond tragic that he leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter who will never know him.
That’s all … for now. I will leave the commenting to you.
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By Cait
January 23, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
I agree: He was a great talent. It’s too bad the good ones seem to die young and the Parises, Lindseys and Brittneys of the world get to go on. RIP Heath.By StaceDemon
January 23, 2008 6:35 AM | Link to this
this is indeed a tragedy…it seems that only the good die young in Hollywood, and the Paris Hiltons of teh world live to act stupid another day. It doesn’t seem fair. RIP Heath….you will be missed by friends and fans alike.By Eve
January 22, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this
Oddly, the AP’s story contained the following: “While not a marquee movie star, Ledger was an award-winning actor…” That reporter’s got a weird definition of “Movie Star”; Heath made his mark on the marquee and then some. So sad to lose him.By ron
January 22, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
a real tragedy, a real shame.By SRCputt
January 22, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
The closest thing I can compare this to is how shocked I was when River Phoenix died. I’d followed Ledger;s career since 10 Things I Hate About You. He’s a genuine prescence on screen, and this is way too soon.By twells
January 22, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
i agree that the world has lost a talented soul. i feel for his daughter. i pray for the day the world will realize that drugs and excessive living are not the answer to true happiness.By twells
January 22, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
i agree that this is tragic news and the world has lost a talented soul. i feel for his daughter. if only this world would learn that drugs and obsessive behavior is not the answer.By Susan
January 22, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Such an enormous tragedy. I have met Michelle on several occasions, and I can’t imagine what she must be feeling right now as a young mother. Prayers for all.By Allie D.
January 22, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
I couldn’t agree more how tragic this is… I am still in shock. He was really creating a great name for himself. It will be very bittersweet to watch him in The Dark Knight this summer, knowing that it was one of his last roles.