R.I.P. Heath Ledger

[*Bianca*]

You can read & hear Heath's father's statement to the press here
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/01/23/2144761.htm?section=entertainment

so sad

 

[scblonndie]

This upset me so much. I really liked Heath as an actor... I watched 10 things I hate about you two days ago... this is so terrible.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

^ Yes I guess he was.

I think human nature is human nature. Fine. But there should be LEGISLATION against this sort of thing. I mean only the other day my eyes almost died when someone had photoshopped a picture of Britney so it looked like it was her period. They should be done for libel.

And yes, Gwen, the video was scary. It looked like some kind of street party. Flashing lights, buzzing crowds. Why didn't the police push people further back? They had so much time. It took like three hours to remove him apparently. At least Brad went in peace and dignity because his years of extreme teen-idol fame were long gone.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

Bianca that is awful!

 

[Moofins]

I cried really hard over this, I know it sounds bad, but ah...I'm so sad over this.

 

[iluvjeisa]

RIP

The recent video when he's interviewed and cannot stop scratching himself pretty much tells you the cause of death. Pneumonia and/or ambien probably took their toll, but the reason is ...... or something in that substance family. Poor family ;(

 

[SiennaInLondon]

See that is the one thing that would make me think he would have that problem. But then it could be caffeine. Who are we to know? Who are we to speculate?

 

[kahlilg]

Wow.

 

[opheliarose]

I cried really hard over this, I know it sounds bad, but ah...I'm so sad over this.

It doesn't sound bad at all, I think a lot of people have been really touched by his death. I know I was, I cried over it and so did another friend of mine. Maybe we all didn't know him and to other people it seems silly to be so upset, but he was a wonderful actor and seemed to be a really decent human being, a loving father, and it's such a horrible, sad shock. Just writing about it makes me choke up a bit. He's going to be terribly missed, and I just feel so sorry for his family and friends to have to share their grief with the world, especially the blood-hungry press. I wish they'd just let him rest in peace like he deserves to.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

^And he is very coherent. He is just fidgety.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

I don't think that it sounds bad either. A week ago I felt like an idiot with Brad but he wasn't as well known and I felt pretty much alone in feeling like death. I can now see that people respond in the same way about the celebrities that matter to them. It's human.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

http://www.heathledger.net/

Most of the sites are down as but the photo of the home page of this one is AMAZING. Michelle looks gorgeous.

 

[Bebe_86]

I would much much much rather remember him for his achievements, not the hectic frenzy surrounding his body being moved, which makes me feel physically ill. It was just so insensitive, irresponsible and totally unnecessary. He was a great actor and as others have stated, he seemed to really love the art of acting. Not the celebrity factor. I think he really will be remembered primarily for his ability as an actor, he was certainly one of the better ones out there of his generation.

A lot of the media coverage on this has been respectful thankfully, but seeing a picture of his body being carried out in a black bag as the main picture on the front page of a news site really made me sick. I just feel horrible that his family have to go through this so publicly.

 

[l'amelia]

I'm still in shock.. it's just not clicking for me. I cannot believe that Heath Ledger is dead. I mean.. it just doesn't seem right, and almost unjust. I'm so very very sad about this!

 

[ns424]

The image that kept playing in my mind when I heard the news was of them during the 2006 Oscars where Michelle wore that beautiful yellow dress. Heath was fixing her hair and her dress and just lovingly doting on her. It seemed like it was just the 2 of them on the red carpet and no one else mattered. I remember watching that on tv - that private stolen moment of them - and just thinking it was the sweetest thing. And how much he was obviously in love w/her. It's still my favorite celeb moment.

He will be greatly missed...

 

[falmondske]

I would much much much rather remember him for his achievements...

I totally agree. He was a very talented person. RIP.

 

[December_25th]

One of my favourite teen movies. I already miss him so much!!

And this



I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair.
I hate the way you drive my car.
I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme.
I hate the way you're always right.
I hate it when you lie.
I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry.
I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call.
But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you.
Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

 

[silk skin paws]

RIP. He'll be missed

 

[Lovecat]

sad
such a great actor

 

[Faith Akiyama]

I would much much much rather remember him for his achievements, not the hectic frenzy surrounding his body being moved, which makes me feel physically ill. It was just so insensitive, irresponsible and totally unnecessary. He was a great actor and as others have stated, he seemed to really love the art of acting. Not the celebrity factor. I think he really will be remembered primarily for his ability as an actor, he was certainly one of the better ones out there of his generation.

I can't agree more with everything you've said there. Kudos.