What a huge, tragic loss. I was shocked and greatly saddened by the news of his passing.
His transcendent performance in Brokeback Mountain is one I will never forget.
My heart goes out to his daughter, family and friends.
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It literally makes me feel sick! He was so young!
I was truly crushed this morning when my husband woke me with the news of Heath Ledger’s death. He is and always will be one of my favorite actors. He had a unique knack for choosing the perfect roles. He lived a clean and joyful life, was a wonderful father and role model for teens. He shall be greatly missed. I wish his family well.
I am still so upset by his passing. I loved his roles, his personality and contagious smile (and I adore that Australian accent!) Such a scary thing with prescriptions…