Is Heath Ledger dead? - Wifely Steps

I got a call from a friend this morning with the opening line: “Is Heath Ledger dead?”

I go, “Well, good morning to you too. Is he?”

He goes, “It’s in the news.”

I go, “No way. No way. Nooooo. Didn’t Brad Renfro just die?” (A bit non-sequitur I know, but still.)

He says, “Check the internet!!!”

And so I do. And I see. And I read.

Heath Ledger is indeed dead. WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!

Yes, I AM affected. He was one of my favorite actors. He’s handsome, carries himself well, and a damn good actor. C’mon, A Knight’s Tale, Casanova, The Order, Lords of Dogtown, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Four Feathers, Brokeback Mountain, and he’s playing the scary-looking Joker in the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight.

And he’s only 28.

As I write this, no formal announcement has been made about the cause of his death. I don’t know how to end this entry because I AM affected.

*sniff* We will miss you, Heath.

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

21 Comments on Is Heath Ledger dead?

lady cess
January 23, 2008 at 11:14 am (16 years ago)

im sad too.
i now have this compelling urge to watch brokeback.
mamaya after lunch *sniff*

Ay game ako diyan. Ako rin I want to watch it again!
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jeanny
January 23, 2008 at 11:47 am (16 years ago)

yup nabasa ko nga na he was found lifeless na nga raw because of drug overdose daw

Hindi na raw OD eh; well kung OD man, accidental daw.
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Lissa
January 23, 2008 at 12:21 pm (16 years ago)

I was shocked too. I wonder if his drug use was the reason why him and Michelle Williams split up. kawawa naman ang daughter nya.

There are rumors about that. Am not sure. Their daughter is very young. It must be so hard on their family.
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Em Dy
January 23, 2008 at 12:24 pm (16 years ago)

I’ve never seen Brokeback. The DVD is selling for PHP 100 at Astrovision for those who are interested.

I love 10 Things About You and didn’t know that that was him until I read the news about his death. That’s one movie I’d like to see again.

It’s a good movie, Em. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are fantastic actors. They made the story raw and real. Do make time to see it sometime.
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leah
January 23, 2008 at 1:14 pm (16 years ago)

it’s really sad..
love him in 10 things, patriot & knight’s tale.. =(
he’s one great actor..we will miss u heath

Sad, sad, sad indeed. Sigh. I’m still grieving.
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Em Dy
January 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm (16 years ago)

Thanks Toni for posting the video. That’s my favorite part of the film.

Hi Em. Got the video from Angie here: http://osongduling.blogspot.com/2008/01/huwaaaaaay.html
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Daphne
January 23, 2008 at 4:15 pm (16 years ago)

Yes sadly it is true. He had trouble sleeping. Apparently sleeping pills qualify as drugs so the standard line is drug overdose. But until there is a formal announcement we won’t know for sure. Let’s just pray for his eternal repose. My favorite film of his was Four Feathers.

When you have news, I hope you can share them with me! I also read that it was an accident. I hope there was no foul play involved.
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Cat
January 23, 2008 at 7:35 pm (16 years ago)

I was shocked when I read the news in Yahoo. How sad for his daughter and Michelle Williams.
But at least he did go out with a bang considering his role in The Dark Knight. I think it’s a role people will remember him by (aside from Brokeback Mountain, of course!)

The Joker, the guy from Brokeback, and to me, the guy from 10 Things I Hate About You.
He was a fine, fine, fine actor.
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Rach (Heart of Rachel)
January 23, 2008 at 7:52 pm (16 years ago)

I heard the news on the radio this morning. I felt sad as well. He’s a great actor and it’s a shame to lose someone with a promising future.

I think he had another movie in the works, after The Dark Knight. I wonder how they’ll proceed with it now.
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Gracey
January 23, 2008 at 8:16 pm (16 years ago)

I checked my email this morning and my husband wrote me with a title: Heath Ledger is dead. I felt strange reading about it because I recently just watched the trailer of The Dark Knight and he was so alive there. So sad.

He was so gooooood in that trailer. I’m sure he was even more awesome in the movie. The movie will still be a hit for sure. I hope Heath will be watching from wherever he is and see how much his performance will be appreciated.
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Pinky
January 23, 2008 at 10:17 pm (16 years ago)

Sad news indeed I too am affected – moreso because he was so young and had such a promising career ahead of him. God bless his soul.

He has a wonderful filmography. Oh no, in the Oscars they have a segment where they honor those who passed away during the past year right? Heath’s picture will show up. I think I’ll cry. Really.
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Ruy
January 24, 2008 at 12:20 am (16 years ago)

It really sucks when people you know (personally or not) die and die early… I wish celebrities would stop doing that. It just plain sucks for people like us who are helpless and are forced to grieve for them just because we happened to see them in their movies thereby making them a part of our lives voluntarily or involuntarily.
I just hate farewells and the deep dark permanency of death.

Rest in peace man…

True, even if we don’t personally know these celebrities, we can’t help but grieve, as we are doing now for Heath. Yes, Heath, rest in peace.
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Meeya
January 24, 2008 at 12:33 am (16 years ago)

sad din ako. nakakapanghinayang, he’s so young! at least he was able to finish ‘a dark night’ so meron siyang last hurrah (and i also read he did a very good job in that movie).

Have you seen the trailer? Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkT1wdRePco
Heath is a creepy and awesome Joker.
Arrrrrrrrrgh I will miss his presence in Hollywood!
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pinayhekmi
January 24, 2008 at 6:21 am (16 years ago)

When someone read the news to me, my own reply was that you must mean Brad Renfro! I read elsewhere that that was their response too. And now you. I think two fine young actors dying for nothing is just too much. So sad. He has a daughter too. Sigh.

My friend Angie and I were wondering why we were so affected. Perhaps because he’s from our generation? One of the finest? So sad. And yes, he has a family too. Arrrgh.
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sardonic nell
January 24, 2008 at 7:54 am (16 years ago)

when i heard the news last night, i was totally shocked in disbelief! it’s sad that he died so early, i mean he’s a great actor and all. life is indeed too short. good thing nan dyan pa si jake gyleenhaal para pagpantasyahan ko, heheheh 😉 sorry, i just had to say that…

It was so sudden indeed. And your comment made me laugh. Hehehe. Oh did you know Jake was godfather to Heath’s daughter Matilda? Sigh.
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dyanie
January 24, 2008 at 8:45 am (16 years ago)

ako rin na shock at na sad
kakapanood ko pa man din yung ten things i hate about you! loved that movies esp his poem 😉

And his singing, right?!?! Gosh, that was really so cute. It was the highlight of the film for me!
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ibyang
January 24, 2008 at 9:42 am (16 years ago)

Australia is in mourning because of him…they all love Heath Ledger here.
I saw his father on TV last night during an interview, nakakaawa. He was trying hard to compose himself in front of the media.

Nangangarap pa naman ako na one day eh makasalubong ko sya dito sa Sydney (he usually hangs out at Bondi Beach). Crush ko ‘tong actor na to kasi ang galing galing nya talaga.

If Hollywood is in mourning, what more Australia! Sigh, Heath Ledger is indeed a global celebrity. He will be really missed.
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brissiemum2
January 24, 2008 at 4:18 pm (16 years ago)

Incredibly sad! And it is all over the news here. I am just so sad for his little girl who is just so, so young. :*(

Only 2, right? Well actually no matter how old she is, it’s still so sad. Sob!
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BabyPink
January 25, 2008 at 12:29 am (16 years ago)

affected din ako. hindi pa nga ako naka-recover sa pagkamatay ni brad renfro (who was one of my biggest crushes in high school) eh, tapos si heath naman. sa “10 things…” pa lang, minahal ko na siya. tapos sa “the patriot” din. he was also in “monster’s ball,” which i liked din. tapos, siempre, “brokeback mountain” at gusto ko na talagang mapanood ang ‘the dark night.” magaling nga talaga siyang aktor.

rest in peace, heath!

I haven’t seen The Patriot nor Monster’s Ball. Maybe I should. In honor of Heath!
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hazel
January 25, 2008 at 5:49 pm (16 years ago)

another sad fan.. a friend and I were just talking about how sad we were about Brad Renfro’s death another young good actor (but he really did abuse drugs anyway)… but HEATH?!?!? there are very few of these thespians like him! just sad. i still can’t believe it.. I’m sad for his family and his girl Matilda

My dad just came home from his hometown of Perth when he died, literally just left the airport so my dad was surprised when we told him when he got here :(…just sad..

makes you think.. Who’s next?!?!? Please! not Johnny Depp!!

Oh no no no no! I hope not!

And I too was sad about Brad Renfro’s passing. So young!
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Fernando Souza
August 6, 2008 at 8:47 am (16 years ago)

It’s really sad indeed! Such a waste of talent

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