January 24, 2008
A Tribute to Heath Ledger.
I switched on my computer today and was just really shocked to see this:
"Heath Ledger found dead in NYC at age 28"
Even as I'm typing out this post, I don't think I've really come to terms with his death yet. It isn't getting through my brain. Of course I've not been a long eternal fan of his, or some stalker who knows every detail of his life, but still, he was an actor that I deeply, truly admired. And it's just such a pity that such talent has been wasted.
Just to think that I've been looking forward to catch 'The Dark Knight' because he was playing The Joker in it.
He was a great actor even when he was young, staring in teen flicks like '10 things I hate about you'. But even after gaining fame for his lead role in that movie, he turned down many other projects in favour of roles that forced him to bury his Australian accent and downplay his 'leading-man looks', for example, the tormented gay cowboy Ennis Del Mar in 'Brokeback Mountain' or the drug addict in 'Candy'.
The police are still unable to define the cause of his death, although sleeping pills were found beside him. However, it is unknown whether the overdosage of drugs was accidental or intentional. Either way, his death is a heartbreaking and tragic end to his career. Heath Ledger made a decision about four years ago to stop being led by producers and managers to create a path of his own, and many people who have worked with him described him as extremely original.
Near the entrance to the building housing Ledger's loft, about two dozen bouquets and a dozen candles formed a memorial. And there was a note, that stated, "I couldn't find anything bad about you."
So this is a tribute, to this amazing actor who inspired so many through his works, and captured the hearts of everybody.
This is for Heathcliff Andrew Ledger. Rest in Peace.
Heath on set during the filming of 'Casanova'.
And for those who want to watch a few movies that he starred in, I recommend '10 things I hate about you', 'The Patriot', 'A Knight's Tale', 'Casanova' & of course his Oscar nominated movie, 'Brokeback Mountain'.
Mood: *Still in shock*
Holly Daquel ♥
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