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This is horrible horrible news... Heath Ledger gone...

OMG! by kem070396	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:09:51 PM

OMG by kem070396	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:10:48 PM
Isn't this out of left field?
yeah by Jarek	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:10:50 PM
I just saw this on the news. Still can't believe it.
Awful News by quantize	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:10:53 PM
wtf
I want to throw up by gboybama	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:09 PM
Just awful.
This is horrible fucking news by Virtual Satyr	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:13 PM
I seriously am just not even fucking allowing this to sink in yet. This is just fucked.
So sad. by skywalkerfamily	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:34 PM
It's sad how drug use kills our culture.
by p dot rick	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:35 PM
This is awful news
So true, Harry. So true. by SkidMarkedUndies	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:44 PM
God damn shame.
I cant believe this... by Sakurai	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:11:54 PM
He was just starting to show what he was capable of. One of the finest young actors of our day. RIP.
If ADR isn't done yet they could get Mark Hamill by Anakin Whoopass	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:12:18 PM
Just saying.
REST IN PEACE HEATH... by BonerDonor	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:12:29 PM
it hurts...
wow this is awful by ClockWorker	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:12:38 PM
I was just starting to warm up to the guy
RIP by hadez	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:12:45 PM
At first I thought it was a cruel joke, but I turned on my TV and there it was. Goddammit! The Dark Knight was going to open up so much for him.
And I'm glad you pointed on the family aspect. by SkidMarkedUndies	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:12:50 PM
Yes, he was a good actor and a charming man. But, honestly, the most tragic thing about this is that there is a 2 year old girl who will never know her father. That's the most damning thing of all.
Them Drugs will end ya son by Itto Ogami loses Daigoro	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:01 PM
true that.
Hate to nitpick by deaddovedontoeat	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:06 PM
But I don't think he and michelle actually got married, just FYI. This is really devastating.
Rest in peace....a truly great actor... by jojo-pimp	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:08 PM
i dont know what to say..a great actor...seemed like a good person...had no idea he had drug problems at all. Hopefully the Dark Knight will turn out to be a great tribute showcasing his talents.
SHOCKING!!!!!! OMG!!!! by Orionsangels	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:13 PM
I can't believe this!
Terry Gilliam by Heresy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:17 PM
Completely sucks about Heath, but did Gilliam take a dump in an indian burial ground or something? Has anyone had worse luck on movies?
RIP to a real talent by WYLD STALLYNS RULES	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:18 PM
Wow. I am absolutely stunned by this news. Just stunned. This is hitting me hard, for some reason. What a terrible loss. Prayers for Mr. Ledger and his family.
RIP..great start to the day in australia..FKS SAKE by couP	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:20 PM
what the hell prompted this, seriously...
???????????????????? by utz_world	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:23 PM
I am in a total state of shock right now. Damn. Damn. Damn.
WOAH! by Rufferto	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:28 PM
When I heard this I though the story was fake. That's crazy.
Dang! by ccchhhrrriiisssm	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:35 PM
He was a great actor and guy!
This is terrible news by SJBKAT	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:40 PM
Looks like "The Dark Knight" will be his farewell performance. Wow, this is just horrible. I feel terrible for his kids... TMZ is reporting that it doesn't look like a crime because pills were found near the body.
Holy Shit! by JohnDeaux	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:49 PM
Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? Sleeping pills...damn.
HORRIBLE by timryanokane	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:50 PM
What a fucking waste. A waste.
Harry... by Spacekicker2001	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:51 PM
"I'm so pissed about this. Not at Heath - but at the cruel fucking fate of the world that would take an actor at his absolute prime " NOT at Heath...he's the one that did the drugs man. It's no one's fault but his own..unfortunately. It's sad. but dude...
That's why we don't play with drugs.... by THE FAN	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:56 PM
I know it sounds mean of me to say. But I don't have much sympathy for stupid people who use drugs.
WTF by GrandMuffTarkin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:56 PM
Kids, stay off drugs. Not that we know for sure yet, but "pills were strewn about" is not good.
fate didn't take him, Harry by ArcadianDS	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:13:59 PM
reports say he was 'surrounded by pills scattered on the floor'. Dont blame fate - fate probably wanted him to make many many more great films. Instead he popped some pills and got the drop on fate.
R.I.P by Francis Begbie	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:02 PM
This is my first time writing in an obit talkback, I'm sure I should have done this for more entertainers but Heath is really the first one I watched grow as an actor and watched most of his movies. This is really sad news. I really don't know what else to say.
Talented actor gone too early by MontyPigeon	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:10 PM
I hope his performance as The Joker is the best performance of his career. R.I.P man.
so so sad by rhaps0dy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:13 PM
ABSOLUTELY GUTTED, SO SO SAD HE REALLY WAS A BRILLIANT ACTOR, MY CONDOLENCES GO TO ALL HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
RIP by Dragolion	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:16 PM

Absolutely shocking by ballyhoo	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:17 PM
He'd gone from an actor that I didn't give a second thought about, to one that aways had my attention. Fuck, fuck, fuck. A MILLION FUCKS!
Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! by erichaislar	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:17 PM
This is so sad. All of Geekdom is in shock.
Truly a dark knight by rockgolf	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:22 PM
He will be missed. My condolences to his ex & their child. Shocking.
absolutely devastating by onefatman	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:22 PM
I used to watch him as the bike rider in "sweat" here in Aus and you could tell he was different from the rest. This just ruined my day.
Sad news by chaplinatemyshoe	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:22 PM
Seemed like he was just starting to get it as an actor. Sorry to hear it ended that way...
Exceptionally Unfortunate by Hervoyel	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:23 PM
He was a very good actor. It's times like these when you really understand Paul McCartney's comment when John Lennon died. That whole seemingly flippant "It's a drag" thing was really all about how you just don't have any response to news like that, at least not initially.
RIP Heath by DeCypher44	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:45 PM
Sad, sad news....
RIP by rollnstns	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:47 PM
I feel bad for his little girl. But if the early reports of a drug related death are true, i don't feel sorry for him. I hope drugs weren't the cause.
OH SHIT! by PirateEmery	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:14:55 PM
Well, this is going to put a damper on Dark Knight...
SHIT by kwisatzhaderach	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:00 PM
can't think of anything else to say...
This is fucked beyond belief. by El Mamerro	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:04 PM
Dude was just starting to really fulfill his potential, and was no doubt set for tremendous things after The Dark Knight comes out. I can already sense that unsettling "The Crow" feeling creeping into "The Dark Knight". Fucking sucks man.
FUUCCCKKKKKK!K!!!!!! I can't believe it by messi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:11 PM
This is terrible. The Joker did not have the last laugh.
Terrible. On a side note his joker make up reminded me of Brando by SydBarretsMyDad	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:15 PM
another promising actor gone. My fiance is 7 months pregnant with my daughter. I hope I live a long long life with her, and am so sorry for his daughter and family.
RIP Heath by Rickmans Voice	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:15 PM
From Monster's Ball on, I'd really started to enjoy Heath as an actor. A great emerging talent is gone. My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.
Very sad news by AlwaysThere	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:15 PM
Quite a shame indeed.
I was just starting to get into him as an actor by kikuchiyoboy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:21 PM
Sad day indeed. Whatever the case may be about his death I hope his family knows many hearts are with them He was turning into one of the most unique actors and already gave us some wonderful moments in the history of film. Dark Knight will be bittersweet. 29 years old... The world is unreliable.
I hope somone gives Gyllenhall one of his shirts to smell by GrandMuffTarkin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:22 PM
RIP Heath.
Sad by HornOrSilk	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:36 PM
I fear, however, he was the kind who took his role to heart; is there any possibility his work as the Joker helped do this to him?
So wrong by TheNothing	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:37 PM
Not many Hollywood deaths shock me, but this one knocked me over. We lose too many greats too early, and he could've been great.
Don't wear white makeup while doing a role... by kuldan	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:38 PM
...it will kill you. (Brandon Lee in "The Crow")
Fuck by iRovr	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:43 PM
That's all I can get out.
Apparently it was sleeping pills by Jak0lantern01	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:43 PM
They were found in the bed with him. Just an FYI there. I'm sure the truth will come out. This is the worst news from the entertainment industry......
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck by Scrolly	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:49 PM
Fuck. Not sure what else to say. The guy was going to be a legend.
This changes the whole Batman movie. It's the CROW all over agai by Orionsangels	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:51 PM

Rest in peace Heath, and thank you. by the_man_from_Rio	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:52 PM
here's to a talented and accomplished actor who dedicated his life to entertaining us. TOO SOON man...TOO SOON.
what a shock.... by Deak the Geek	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:15:59 PM
can't believe it...RIP Heath
holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit by just pillow talk	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:14 PM

News... by deaddovedontoeat	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:38 PM
it said he was filming the gilliam one right now in london, and something in france, so maybe he was done on TDK, doesn't matter to me anymore in a way, I don't wanna worry logistics and such...
RIP Heath Ledger by boyblue	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:38 PM
Fuck it's on the TV, it's on the news right now and it still doesnt feel true, So fucking shocked!! My condolances to his family, it's a sad day indeed...............
Cut down in the prime of his life... by Redrockmullet	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:41 PM
Seriously... imagine where his career would have gone could he have made it past batman?!
MSNBC reported he was surrounded by pills by JJ Rage	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:41 PM
Just a shame. Really just a shame.
Sucks, Man....just sucks. by Brians Life	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:44 PM
I don't believe in God, or Fate or Time or anything grander than this: We're here and than we're gone. That said, I enjoyed Heath Ledger and just wish he weren't "gone"...least not yet.
LOVE KILLS : ( by Mace Tofu	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:16:53 PM
He was pronounced dead at 3:26 p.m. in his downtown Manhattan residence by his housekeeper, who discovered him in cardiac arrest and called 911, an NYPD spokesperson says. He was apparently scheduled to have a massage in his apartment this afternoon. Sources tell CBS 2's Scott Weinberger the death may be drug-related and that there were pills scattered around the room. Ledger had recently separated from his wife, actress Michelle Williams. The couple have one daughter, Matilda. This is sad, I hope they didn't have a big fight and he killed himself over her . Heath was in the midst of filming "The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus." Poor Terry G can't get a break
Joker is going to be one historic performance by messi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:00 PM
Fucking hell I still can't believe it.
awful awful news by ScreamingPenis	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:06 PM
many people thought he was a nothing actor, but then he started turning into something really fantastic. this hurts.
OH MY GOD. by Kid Idioteque	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:11 PM
The Dark Knight will now just be fucking weird. Like "The Crow" weird. Brandon Lee anyone??? Kinda?
Terrible by earl of sandwich	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:15 PM
This is obviously awful news. I feel so bad for his family and his little girl. The fact that he was on his way to super stardom with what looks like an absolutely amazing performance as the Joker makes it all the sadder. Please for the love of god, let's all show a little respect? The first asshole (and he's waiting in the wings, beleive me) to crack some dumb ass joke in this talkback should get a Jay & Silent Bob ring at his door bell moments after. To have his teeth punched down his throat.
What a stupid fucking shit... by JKrow21	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:15 PM
I honestly don't feel bad for him. He had everything going for him and goes and throws it away for some pills.
Hard when a person is taken so young. by C Legion	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:15 PM
Famous or not, talented or not, no man should go so soon. Thus is life, and death. RIP.
I wonder by 0dd	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:19 PM
If it had anything to do with him playing such a dark character....you hear all the time how certain actors get so deep into their roles that it can over take them. Hope this wasn't the case
"Drug Use" by Francis Begbie	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:22 PM
We don't know he did drugs, he was found with sleeping pills, he might not have a had a drug problem, stop jumping to conclusions, he was found with sleeping pills, he could of bought them to kill himself, it's not like Brad Renfro who was known to have a drug problem.
This is horrible news, but come the fuck on Harry. by ruven76	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:26 PM
Im sad he is gone on a human level of course, but to be truthful im more pissed at the possible derailment of the new Batman franchise. And of course the Gilliam film. But this is not some great mystery, the guy was a brooding unhappy dude. He was in that Kurt Cobain mode of never being happy or comfortable with your own skin/success. Your "Why cruel world... why" speech is kind of a little much dont you think? The world didnt kill him, he took himself out. Big difference!
Worst. News. Ever. by gridbug	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:29 PM
Truly tragic, especially with his Joker performance on the horizon. God, what could have been... Sad.
How fucked would it be...??? by rollnstns	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:31 PM
If there were a "Why so Serious?" note at the scene?
Um, Brandon was killed by a gunshot on the set by GrandMuffTarkin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:32 PM
It's a tad different from possibly ODing in your bedroom, but nonetheless, a sad loss indeed.
Terrible waste of a talented fantastic actor who was about to ex by bongo123	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:34 PM
Condolences to his family.. man wasnt expecting that when i clicked on AICN.. i keep waitin for the star trek teaser in HD and this happens... man, i thought he was class
It wasn't "cruel fate" it was DRUGS by Moa Kaka	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:35 PM
I'm sorry he's gone, and he was a fine actor. But don't say this was life's "cruel fate." People who take drugs gotta know it's killing them, even if slowly. His "fate" was in his own hands.
SON OF A BITCH! by DarthJedi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:46 PM
Speechless. Just speechless.
the last line by HoLyWooD444	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:50 PM
sums my feelings up perfectly R.I.P.
Pretty crazy by happybunni	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:54 PM
Did being the joker screw him up and lead him to this? I've read about movie roles leading people to go insane
his best roles by ArcadianDS	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:17:55 PM
something I think all obits here should start incorporating is a nice list of 'watch this and watch that' for people who sadly cannot claim to know the recently departed all that well. I cant even name the film, but I caught a showing on Showtime one saturday of an Aussie film where he played opposite a young girlfriend who got wrapped up in drugs and dismay after a promising start. Despite its hauntingly prophetic nature, it was a very genuine performance by Heath; and showed some acting chops Id yet to see in any of his American works. If anyone knows the film, it should be mentioned in this thread so people can seek it out.
If this is a joke by Warner ... by ludmir88	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:04 PM
but no. It's not. Personally i'm kind of sad. RIP
Sad by picardsucks	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:12 PM
Sad
so so sad by christophermoltosante	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:16 PM
im almost in tears here, i cannot believe someone who would go on to become one of my generations greatest actors could go in the same way as so many before him. goodnight godbless Heath, Lets put a smile on that face.
Un-be-fucking-lievable! by Zardoz	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:17 PM
Man, this is unreal! Talk about coming out of left field...everyone was expecting Britney or Winehouse to OD next, but Heath Ledger? Jesus! I am shocked, positively shocked. I wonder if this was accidental or deliberate? Such a tragedy. R.I.P. Mr. Ledger, you will be missed...
this can't be real by BrightEyes	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:17 PM
seriously
Wowwy wow wow. by TheJake	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:20 PM
This news was totally out of left field dude. What a bummer. I bet Jack Nicholson had him whacked...
watching the Dark Knight by hard8	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:24 PM
is going to be a sad affair now. everytime he apears on screen I'm just going to be reminded that that's it. This is all we are ever going to see from him. He's gone.
Awful news. by DKT	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:30 PM
His poor family. I can't imagine what they're going through.
Drugs took another by Drknight09	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:18:54 PM
The Dead Musicans Club, The Dead Actores Club...so sad...Drugs also took the life of my wife and left me with a 4 and 9 yr old pair of sons...wish the entertainment industry would stop glamorizing drug use...more would live.
This is like getting hit by Ali in his prime - never see it comi by StraightToHell	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:03 PM
This is beyond tragic news. He was fast becoming one of my favorite actors. And with Joker, it looked like the guy was about to enter true stardom.... I'm at loss for words. Of all people to go, talk about the least expected. I will miss him a lot. Poor soul....
IF it was drugs by call7000	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:03 PM
Then Harry, the "world" didn't take him. He did with the shit he put in his body. With that said, I will miss him. Really talented, seemingly a bit of a strange guy-- in a good way. He'll be missed.
I'm not a shrink but... by Ravyn	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:14 PM
I don't think people planning suicide make massage appointments. Hopefully, (if there is such a thing in this case)it'll turn out to be accidental.
wow by mmaddox3	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:27 PM
this sucks so fucking much, its unbelieveable
Why don't we actually wait and see? by TheLastCleric	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:33 PM
Some of you fuckbags are already wiggling your fingers and admonishing the man when in reality we don't know anything. For all we know he accidently overdosed on legal drugs and even if he didn't, this still fucking sucks and if the only response you can muster is "he had it coming" or something to that effect then you're a pretty empty, nasty little fucking person. This news sucks, it hurts, and it's going to strip much of the joy right out of watching The Dark Knight.
My Condolences by NivekJ	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:19:41 PM
I was really looking forward to seeing his performance as the Joker, but now, none of that seems to matter. I hope his family and friends can heal from this, and whatever demons were plaguing him won't be the ruin of someone else. "This sucks" doesn't being to describe how terrible this all is. Death is cruel, but suicide is even worse. Once again, my condolences to Heath's family through all this.
To early to throw blame around by AlwaysThere	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:15 PM
Self imposed or accidental it's not time to jump to conclusions.
R.I.P. by joeolvera2	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:28 PM
What a waste.
Too by AlwaysThere	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:34 PM

Where did THAT come from? by brycebishop	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:45 PM
Never a fan of Brad REnfro. His dying seemed like an inevitability. This is like a kick in the nuts. Seriously. R.I.P dude.
Bullshit!!! by Dragolion	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:54 PM
Why could it not have been Paris Hilton or Britney Spears?
Dam it by Ellms	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:20:55 PM
Waiting for so long for the Dark Knight and then today Ledger dies, dam it, i thought for sure he would have been on superstardom right after The Dark Knight but dam drugs will fucking do that. A bitter shame, but alas RIP mate.
Well by mrbonefish	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:03 PM
With pills reported all over the room, not as well grounded as you thought. RIP dude and long live the Joker.
TheLastCleric by EvilGeek1	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:03 PM
I agree whole-heartedly. Let's not do a Renfro here people (you know who you are). Show some fucking compassion!
Doesn't even begin to set in by BobPalpatine	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:08 PM
Talk about an actor who never 'peaked'. He always chose the most interesting roles, and The Joker probably wouldn't have even been the most interesting. I can only imagine the roles he would have picked up with his new found clout. Damn fucking shame really. I don't mean to disparage any of the other deaths posted on AICN, but it is rare that an actor in such great form and on the rise just dies like this, River Phoenix doens't come close. So much wasted potential - if this was drug related - and such a shame overall.
Nice to see the D.A.R.E. crowd show up by jub3i	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:29 PM
yes, it sounds like drugs contributed but until you know the whole story, why not STFU about it?
Crazy... by DanielKurland	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:34 PM
That's really, really too bad. I wonder what happened.
R.I.P by damned-dirty-ape	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:37 PM
The man was a unique talent.
Tragic by GOB Adama	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:48 PM
A tragedy, and I feel loss similar to what Harry described... However if it was an accidental O.D. then it only goes so far to something more akin to "You'll be missed, dummy. You seemed smarter than that". However, if he punched his own ticket then, well, I am angry at Ledger.
This is gutwrenching by liljuniorbrown	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:21:58 PM
He seemed like someone who had it all together (cliche',i know) as opposed to the obvious people on the fast track like Brittney Spears. I really enjoyed his work so far and I'm just dumbfounded. I pray for his family,especially the little one he just left behind. May that little girl and the rest of his family have peace in there lives soon.
GrandMuffTarkin I meant it changes the tone of the film by Orionsangels	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:10 PM
No matter what, in the sameway watching the crow. you keep thinking, wow he's dead.
No way. No fucking way. by HueyFreeman	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:20 PM
Please tell me this isn't true. This can't be. First Brad Renfro, now this.
Candy is gonna get popular quick. by eggbeater	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:26 PM
The news is gonna state all kinds of bullshit like "Look at the similarities at the movie and Heath's life." He was a great actor but the truly sad part is that he's got a two year old daughter. Damn Shame.
Viral Marketing at it's best......... by Jabbu	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:37 PM
Genius
WTF by Gungan Slayer	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:41 PM
I just saw the headline on Yahoo and thought it was some sick joke. what the fuck man. this sucks. he was a good rising actor.
Drug overdose eh. by jdl82	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:44 PM
Didn't I say earlier that I was worried as to what psychological tolls transforming into the Joker persona might effect? The Joker killed him.
TDK by kbass	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:46 PM
Sitting in a theater checking the movie out will have a very different feeling now. What was a summer popcorn flick will now be very similar to watching "The Crow" following the untimely demise of Brandon Lee. Ledger's death colors the entire project.
Shocking. by Papa Lazaru	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:56 PM
No other word for it . Just plain shocking.The guy was the same age as me.A very talented and much admired actor in view. My thoughts go out to his family and friends .
just want to say by vaterite	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:22:57 PM
this is awful Heath, you were great, you won't be forgotten
Man...this is just dreadful news. by Mr. Nice Gaius	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:02 PM
I'm shocked... His performance in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is one of the most emotionally nuanced I've even seen. When he was cast as the Joker in TDK, I knew we were going to be in for something good. I just can't imagine the sad shadow this is going to cast on that film...not to mention his life and legacy. A true shame. RIP.
Wow... by griffery	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:08 PM
I'm so surprised right now. This is awful news. It's gonna be pretty sad seeing him in Dark Knight... hopefully the joker can be at least wrapped up because we don't need a second actor replacement in the Batman series.
"Why so serious?" by Orionsangels	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:08 PM
Everything about him being the Joker now seems creepy.
im sorry but... by joevfx	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:31 PM
you can call it a cruel world all you want but... if ehdid overdose or kill himself.. he is one freakign selfish ass. The dude had a daughter and was about to become a houshold name as the joker and make millions of batman fans happy and he goes and kills himself. im sorry i had respect for him before but now he is just a crackhead to me.
Just a sickening loss... by Frank Black	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:37 PM
Horrible!
There are some real assholes on this site... by jojo-pimp	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:23:42 PM
NO ONE knows exactly why he did it, what his reasons were..dont judge until you have walked in someone else's shoes. No, i do not believe in suicide, but no one knows what kind of personal problems or hell he may have been going through.
That is Joker by messi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:04 PM
complete anarchy thinking everything's a joke. Fuck this is fucked.
R.I.P. Heath by MacTard420	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:11 PM
it's a damn shame when any talented person leaves this world too soon. He will be missed.
THE RULE OF 3 by StephenHawkingDiarrhea	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:19 PM
They just better not take someone else. Seriously, are we going to find out Jake Gyllenhaal or Shia LaBeaouf is next? This is a goddamn tragedy.
Death miscast by Automaton Overlord	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:26 PM
It should have been Nicholson
. by supermarch	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:32 PM
.Nothing to say. Just.
If it's a drug overdose... by Hellboy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:41 PM
....then Ledger is just another selfish, dead asshole who left a kid behind and the only thing nerds should be pissed at is Ledger. If it's natural causes, then my condolences. He was a talented dude.
Nothing as been confirmed yet by Virtual Satyr	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:42 PM
So don't start with the whole fucking drugs done him in yet. Fucking god damn...this could have been a terrible accident. Get the facts straight beofre you fucking judge him.
Drugs... by deaddovedontoeat	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:45 PM
Suck, we all know they do, but people make mistakes, so I'm not losing my sadness for him or his family just because a substance was involved. That just seems too heartless.
unbelievable by freydis	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:46 PM
unfreakinbelievable
JKrow21 by earl of sandwich	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:24:54 PM
I rest my case. No one asked you to feel bad for him, he's dead, he can't read your post dipshit. Who you should feel sad for is his daughter, who doesn't have a daddy anymore. Why do people think they need to pass judgement on someone who is no longer alive? Show some fucking respect for the people who are left to mourn them (family OR fans).
Christ Harry... wake up by Darkryder	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:03 PM
Dude, please. It's everyone elses fault but his own? Thanks, guess I should turn myself into the police. Wake up Harry.. Heath did it to himself FOR WHATEVER REASON. My prayers go out to his 2yr old and wife. May you find peace in all this crap. And Harry.. wake up man.
God damn. by Badger999	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:10 PM
God fucking damn it.
I hate it too by CherryValance	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:15 PM
I can't accept that this is true. It's just not how it's supposed to go.
Will this affect The Dark Knight? by feckdrinkarse	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:20 PM
Truly sad. Such a waste. R.I.P.
Well, hmmm, shit... but... by NotFunny	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:21 PM
...I agree with Call7000: if it was drugs, well, he almost fucking deserved to die. He had a 2 years old kid, shit, so he should have been wiser. I hope it was some kind of accident, but if it had anything to do with a needle or some other crap... he'll be remembered as a pretty good, but very dumb, actor. My thoughts are with his family.
Such a shame..... by godhatesyou	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:26 PM
This was gonna be his year. R.I.P
R.I.P by Fineus Fog	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:38 PM
Man his performance in Brokeback was up there with the best. And it looked like his Joker was going to be THE DEFINITIVE Joker Dman this sucks
You think the NYPD and CNN would report it if it wasn't true? by Riley Martin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:38 PM
Hmmm
Just a thought... by Mistahtibbs	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:38 PM
What if the "pills" were aspirin he was taking for a headache and he had some sort of aneurysm. It still sucks but it would NOT be a drug overdose. MT
its a dam shame by hum noises for the Beast	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:39 PM
he was someone who would have been around in the business for a long long time truly sad R.I.P
@TheLastCleric by ArcadianDS	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:25:57 PM
not a single person in this thread has typed the phrase "he had it coming" so go put your soap box away. Oh and just so you know; as a general rule, all pills are legal when prescribed by a legitimate physician - so when someone is found dead amid a scattering of pills, you can't really start making determinations about whether they are 'illegal' pills or not. The illegality is determined by the user - the application. I'll grant you this: it is possible that he suffered some form of seizure while taking legal doses of medication, thus pills being strewn around him. Its also possible he took one, swallowed wrong, and simply choked on it. For these possibilities, he deserves a moratorium on our judgement. But I'm going on record that this will be declared an overdose, and that we'll find some unscrupulous money-grabbing pill salesmen calling himself a 'doctor to the stars' at the bottom of this whole sad affair.
"Suddenly the world seems a bit less bright" by dundundles	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:04 PM
A Fucking damn shame. His Joker was going to explode. Hopefully the character meets his end in this movie so we won't have to endure a replacement in Batman 3.
Francis Begbie RE: "Drug Use" by Mace Tofu	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:11 PM
News said he had done some rehab before ... and it is kind of hard to OD on sleeping pills. You have to put quite a few in your mouth on purpose. This is just sad that with so much to look forward to he chose to end it all over some personal demons we may never know about.
Tragic and sad by ProfGriffin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:18 PM
No matter what the cause...terrible. A talented actor. He will be missed.
This is terrible. And all you holier-than-thou anti-druggers nee by kevred	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:19 PM
...shut the fuck up. Drugs is always a symptom of other things, and you bastards should get off your high horses and just feel the sadness of a lost talent, and life, like the rest of us. Without the lecture on morality. Besides, even drugs seem to choose victims randomly. We keep a formerly coke-snorting, alcoholic monster as president and lose a terrifically talented actor. We lose.
by vince27	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:20 PM
Wouldn't it be weird if the death of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan got people as excited as the death of a movie star. Glad to see our cultural priorities are in order.
Tragic and sad by ProfGriffin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:25 PM
No matter what the cause...terrible. A talented actor. He will be missed.
I concur jub3i -People -stop rushing too judge by toadkillerdog	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:31 PM
We have NO idea what the true cause if his deathi s just yet. If he was found at 2 PM - just 3 hours ago, then there is no way that any toxicilogy reporst could have been done, let alone crime scene. Unless theer is a smoking gun or a note in this case, no one knows the true cause of his death. Be it intentional or otherwise. it is just very sad regardless. Accident or otherwise - and the retarded folks on this posting who are glibbly taking shots at drug use and what films may not get finished - grow the fuck up!
Headline news... by Ravyn	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:45 PM
is saying he just got back from Europe and that may be why he was taking the pills... trying to get back on East Coast time.
This is fucking horrible by iamnicksaicnsn	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:53 PM
He seemed like he was going to do such great things. It really seemed to have come out of nowhere.
This guy was one-of-a-kind. by Burgundy82	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:55 PM
My thoughts exactly, Harry. We're all going to miss what should've been a lifetime of amazing, amazing work. But fuck all of that: his daughter has to grow up without a father. My prayers are with her and her mother. RIP.
Please,please by chuffsterUK	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:26:57 PM
....stop concerning yourselves with worries about whether The Dark Knight had finished filming,or what will happen to a sequel.A young man had died,for gods sake-i'm sorry for all the swearing on my other post elsewhere,it just annoys me that all some people care about is a bloody film!!
Awful news, but still, fuck the anti-drug people by gruntybear	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:15 PM
Reports so far indicate that it was an overdose of sleeping pills, not a friggin' Nikki Sixx speedball with a dirty needle sticking out of his arm. The "serves him right, he took drugs" people are sickening in their moral superiority. Try seeing the world in shades of something other than black and white, you robots. Fuck. It's River Phoenix all over again.
RIP Heath by Kloipy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:16 PM
It doesn't matter what movies he might have been in, what matters is the tragedy that will befall his family. I thought he was a good actor and he will be missed.
Terrible. by TerryMalloy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:18 PM
That poor little girl...
Speechless.. by Odog	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:19 PM
.............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ............................Pe ace out Mr. Ledger.
Feels like River Phoenix by tra1138	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:48 PM
This is a feeling I haven't felt in quite a while. How unbelievable. Prayers to Michelle and Matilda. I am so sad.
This is CRAZY! by sirbroiler	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:27:54 PM
Such promise! WTF!!?!?!?! These stupid young fuckers have everything and just throw it away. P.S. He was never married to Michelle Williams. They were engaged...but broke up. DAMN SHAME ON ALL COUNTS!!!!
Man, and in a few more months he by skywalkerfamily	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:08 PM
would have been famous another way,
Let's do the list... by spud mcspud	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:14 PM
A KNIGHT'S TALE. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU. THE DARK KNIGHT. Three I've seen, one I couldn't wait to see - until tonight. This seems inconceivable. Heath really WAS on top of his game - and about ot explode with the role as The Joker. The world was at his feet. He had one hell of a body of work behind him. And, most importantly, a family - whether they were together or not, he and Michelle still had a daughter. RIP Heath - whatever troubled you in this life, may you rest in peace. All our condolences (my fiancee and I) to his family and friends. An ascendant, spectacular talent is gone from us, and I can't fucking believe it. Watching THE DARK KNIGHT will feel like nothing so much as watching THE CROW. One with so much to live for, with so much yet to do, gone far too soon. "Don't let anyone tell you you don't deserve what you really want" - 10 Things I Hate About You. RIP Heath Ledger.
THANKS HARRY by BurgerTime	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:24 PM
Some nice words. You really can nail it sometimes. It's a sad loss. Somehow the screen won't shine as brightly from now on. RIP Mr. Ledger. Know that you certainly did entertain us with your vast talents.
Darkryder by christophermoltosante	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:31 PM
sometimes its better just to say nothing.
Lay off the drugs by Savage Lucy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:39 PM
Once again, drug abusers give drug users a bad name.
Well, by fanboy71	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:40 PM
I gotta think that when you get into drugs, you gotta expect it to end like this. Maybe he should have learned a lesson from River Phoenix. Too bad his daughter will have to grow up without him.
by 40ozToFreedom	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:28:48 PM
Sad, yes, but all im seeing is reports that it was pills that killed him. I feel bad for his family, and i'll be damned if i'm not pissed that this sucks for the Batman franchise, but if drugs did him in then I can't feel too bad for the guy.
ArcadianDS by messi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:01 PM
movie was called Candy.
Vince27... by Ravyn	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:11 PM
good point my friend. I wonder how long we would be over there if they got this kind of coverage?
This fucking sucks. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:15 PM
R.I.P.
This sucks ass. by DuncanHines	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:22 PM
I keep waiting to hear that it's a hoax or something... Also, to the anti-drug people... Please shut up, and show some respect. This isn't what happens when you USE drugs, this is what happens when you ABUSE drugs. There's a difference. Don't talk about shit you don't understand.
RIP by lb	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:23 PM
I can't believe it......very sad. Just utter shock
Will be hard to watch The Dark Knight by rhine1784	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:36 PM
It's going to be so difficult to watch an outstanding performance that I think would have probably given him an Oscar nomination. No one will be able to fill his shoes, that is for sure :( RIP IN HEATH!
Chuffin' horrible by ODM	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:29:42 PM
My kid brother loves A Knight's Tale and Heath in general. He's gonna be gutted when I tell him about this. :(
Terrible News by RowanM	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:02 PM
Very sad. My brother texted me the news. Checked Skynews and here. Found nothing. Thought it was BS, then checked skynews again a few minutes later and there it was. This sucks. Rest in Peace Heath.
Calm down Harry by TheKGB01	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:12 PM
sheesh. World isnt ending..but guess it is for Harry... Life goes on dude...oh an get one too.
It's sad, but let's keep perspective. by savagexp	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:43 PM
While the status of future projects are now unknown, the important thing here is that a daughter will grow up without knowing her father. If this was a drug-related issue, it's sad that he didn't get help. My heart goes out to his family.
This is just awful by Purgatori	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:50 PM
I've been near tears with this sick feeling in my gut since I've heard this. This was my Joker, the one that was young and twisted and awesome. Now we only get him in one movie because Heath WAS The Joker. Just from what I've seen he did such an amazing job...I don't want to see anyone else do it. And not only that, but he was just so seemingly nice and so good at what he did. 28 years old...my god... Why? That's all I have to ask. Why?
THIS IS WHY I'M MAD! by johnnykool	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:55 PM
Now we have to find another guy to play the Joker in Batman 3: Revenge of Darth Joker! Mother FUCKING FUCK!
'The Dark Knight' = the new 'The Crow' by henrydalton	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:30:59 PM
Fucking hell. Such sad news. I'm utterly shocked :(
this is so bad by funkyknitwear	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:08 PM
haven't felt this way about someone famous dying for years. this is a real tragedy. thoughts going out to his family, to michelle, and to his children. can't take this in properly at the moment.
Meh... by Rodo	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:16 PM
...life is fickle. Permanent solution to a temporary fucking problem. RIP dude...RIP.
Fucking bullshit is what it is... by Artifakts	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:23 PM
Heath Ledger was so talented. Fuck, I thought he had all his shit together. Looked up to him because of all the shit he had been through. Well said Harry. He was a brilliant actor with tremendous ability. He will so be missed.
Hate hearing this... by Vonfolger	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:25 PM
Not because he was anyone special, but because losing your life to substance abuse is utter fucking bullshit.
When I wrote for the Joker by jdl82	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:30 PM
Last year, I spent several days writing journal entries for the Joker on a certain web page that had "Mr. Sand Man" playing in the background. I stopped and took down the page after I found myself becoming too engrossed in the Joker persona. It was psychologically unhealthy. That having been said, it is widely known that Ledger locked himself in a hotel for months, trying to summon that same persona. If I began to grow disturbed after a few days, I can only imagine how disturbed he eventually became during his so-called psychological "training," Actually, I guess I do know... now. R.I.P., Ledger. You are the only real person that the Joker killed.
This is just terrible and shocking. by Psyclops	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:30 PM
The guy was a talented actor but he was also a father. I feel bad for his family, man. Everyone was getting so excited about his performance in THE DARK KNIGHT, including myself, and just when it looked like he was doing great things as a performer this has to happen. I just hope it wasn't drugs. It would be a fucking shame if both Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger, two bright young actors, were taken away within a week of each other by that shit. I'm really shocked by this one. RIP.
RIP by Tman2626	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:31 PM
I feel for your family and even yourself. Sleeping pills can be a very dangerous thing if abused. Hey at least he has what appears to be a great performance to carry on his name, none of us can say that.
R.I.P. LEDGER by snakecharmer	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:35 PM
If we feel sad, I can't imagine the hurt his family is feeling. My heart goes out to them. We don't know what happened yet. I've never gotten the whole drug thing. I enjoy a beer once in a while. Just don't need that much escape to get into drugs. Suicide... the most selfish thing in the world.
WHY IS IT by johnnykool	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:38 PM
We lose someone like Heath Ledger, but god damn Amy WInehouse and Britney Spears are still alive????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????? ????????????
We All Understand by xmanse	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:42 PM
Alot of my mates aren't into movies as much as me. Some of our friends don't understand why this sucks so much. When we're sitting in our rooms watching whatever for the 15th time, we share these stories with the people who make films. So my friends look at me and say Why So Serious? We all understand why don't we?
For all the people talking about him being a "Drug User". by ruven76	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:31:51 PM
What the fuck do you know that the rest of us dont? Taking peoples to kill yourself in your sleep does not equate to being a druggie. Its probably the most valid/painless/mess free way to take your life. I think overly praising the dude like Harry did is retarded, but trashing him when its not merited is just as dumb. BTW, Charlie Hunnam should take over his roles.
When I wrote for the Joker... by jdl82	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:08 PM
Last year, I spent several days writing journal entries for the Joker on a certain web page that had "Mr. Sand Man" playing in the background. I stopped and took down the page after I found myself becoming too engrossed in the Joker persona. It was psychologically unhealthy. That having been said, it is widely known that Ledger locked himself in a hotel for months, trying to summon that same persona. If I began to grow disturbed after a few days, I can only imagine how disturbed he eventually became during his so-called psychological "training," Actually, I guess I do know... now. R.I.P., Ledger. You are the only real person that the Joker killed.
Hmm. by UCFKevin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:23 PM
So, it's fate that made Ledger accidentally ingest too many pills? Screw that and screw him, if it was indeed suicide. There's no excuse for leaving a child behind.
bongo123 by misterdude	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:29 PM
This is off topic, R.I.P Heath Ledger, but the HD trailer is here my friend: http://www.paramount.com/start rek/ Apologies if this is old news.
Terrible by Razorback	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:37 PM
So sad...
It's pretty tragic, but by Novaman5000	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:56 PM
like others have commented, It's looking as though you can't blame this on fate or the cruel cruel world. If he overdosed, than he killed himself, and that's terrible and sad, but there's will be only one person to blame for that. Regardless, RIP sir.
Drugs or not... by mode_7	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:32:59 PM
...he seemed like a decent guy and he will be missed. Everyone's got a vice. If the guy died parachuting or something else as unnecessarily dangerous, would you people saying the guy had it coming (you know who you are) be singing the same tune?
It's a shame you didn't get the viewer feedback by hallmitchell	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:33:20 PM
From your role as the Joker. I'm sorry you were in a dark place and you felt you couldn't reach out to anybody. I will leave the talkback with this proverb. Suicide. Long term solution to short term problem. If it wasn't suicide I will take the words back. Reports are coming in his place was filled with pills.
This is not cool news. by Specktron	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:33:37 PM
Ledger was definitely becoming a great actor and he had a mixed and varied body of work behind him. This is one of the first times I feel really sad about a dead celebrity/actor and I feel that the world has lost an interesting and heck, even sometimes electrifying, talent. Monster's Ball was the moment it started happening, and I hope that we can still watch a riveting performance from him in The Dark Knight that will do him justice. I don't care if its finished or not, that's not important. What sucks is the father of a young family losing his life. If anyone's more bothered about the film, then you need to hide from your reflection for a few weeks.
ROAR! Was awesome! Ledger is in Vahalla now. by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:33:53 PM
Heath, thanks for the memories and films. Your memory will continue until all us follow.
Very very sad. by TattooedBillionaire	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:33:59 PM
R.I.P. I saw great things in his future. Sigh.
OH MY GOD by scrivener	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:33:59 PM
I don't even know what to say. To think of all the incredible movies we'll never see him in. The guy was fucking talented as hell, and this news is just crushing. Absolutely crushing. Oh God, I hope this report is false. I really, really, REALLY do.
Rest in Peace... by Raging Dogs Productions	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:07 PM
Sad, sad day.
Fucking tragic... by Spifftacular Squirrel Girl	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:09 PM
Sadly this happens more times than it should. Talented guy and more importantly he had a family. There's a 2 year old girl who won't ever get to know her father and that makes me feel horribly sad for everyone involved. R.I.P. Heath
This is just awful news by Gabba-UK	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:16 PM
Such a talent cruelly struck down too too early. But if it does turn out to be drug related it may focus some peoples minds to steer clear of that shit and some good come of it. RIP Heath and thoughts go to your family.
So strange by vadakinX	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:16 PM
I keep thinking that he's gonna walk out on some talkshow tonight dressed in full make up to reveal that it was just one big Joker prank. This is all so weird. A real shame. At least his final role will immortalise him and he'll never be forgotten.
There should be laws against paparazzi by liljuniorbrown	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:26 PM
Fuck you each and all. A job is a job but these fuckers like TMZ who are already paying people to go through his garbage and sending out camera people to stalk the mother of his now fatherless child should all collectively die. That fucker Harvey Levin deserves the worst kind of death a person could have. They laugh at shit like Owen Wilson trying to off himself then try and act all concerned about this situation all the while exploiting the shit out of it. I'm not trying to be an ass but really,Right now as i'm typing i'm watching them lurk outside his home and his friends and family homes trying to push past police to be the first one's to photograph his body being placed in a bag. Fucking vultures.
this does suck... by The Dum Guy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:31 PM
not much else to say...
The Gilliam curse strikes again. by Batutta	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:34:56 PM
Horrible news...but anyone who's seen Lost in La Mancha knows what I'm talking about.
RIP by simiantwin	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:02 PM
So sad. Is there any point arguing the toss now? Lets hope The Dark Knight is a suitable bang to go out on!
ENNIS DEL MAR BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES by BringingSexyBack	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:27 PM
Farewell Heath. You went too fucking soon.
This is just F****G aweful...no other words really... by Wldmk	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:31 PM
A fine actor, always liked him and the roles he played, just utterly tragic - RIP Heath...
BRANDON LEE AND THE CROW by Gay Jesus Christ	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:46 PM
Notice the similarities to the Crow and Heath's Joker and How they both act a little crazy and how they both died? spooky.
Arcadian... by mrevilbreakfast	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:48 PM
The movie you're thinking of was called "Candy". This is indeed a tragedy, I was really looking forward to seeing him in TDK. Now... well, it won't be the same. Two Hands is still one of my favourite movies, everyone here should check it out if they can. Great Aussie flick. He was just starting to come into his prime after taking a fairly dangerous role in Brokeback. A waste. Fuck.
so SO sad... ='( by thedarkestknight	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:35:54 PM
Just seen this on the BEEB and Sky news... as someone who's always admired his skills and a HUGE Batman Begins (and sequel) fan I'm GUTTED, 29 years of age man, that's no age to go... RIP Heath (and pleeeeeeeeeease, someone locate the disrepectful TIT who put a huge picture of a c*k on his wikipedia page, and give him a slap) *now gone
Horrible shock by buffywrestling	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:03 PM
His poor family. I'll remember him as a very talented man. Really understated performance in Brokeback Mountain and those pictures of the Joker....that got more hyped to see the movie than anything else so far. His take is just going to be fasinating. Fuck.
Ain't It Shitty News by uppercanuck	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:03 PM
I usually don't feel physically shocked when I hear about a celeb death but this one knocked me off my arse. He's a father, too, isn't he? Wow. Bad, bad news.
Mary Kate Olson's apt? by mikaelthoon	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:12 PM
Wow. That can't be good...
The truly sad thing isn't that... by poeticwarriorII	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:18 PM
he's gone, but that he had the world by the fucking balls and it didn't mean shit to him. THAT is what's truly sad. If this wasn't an accident he should've gotten help. RIP
oh please... by mlsmithjr	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:27 PM
You people aren't "devastated". You didn't know the guy. Bunch of fanboys who think they'll miss some cool Joker scene now. Pathetic. Ledger was a fucking coward. What kind of pathetic well-to-do celebrity-class loser checks out and leaves a baby girl behind. He was weak and stupid. There will be another to replace him.
holy shit by bibble 3000	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:38 PM
fuck
Worst viral marketing ever... by happybunni	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:39 PM
Hopefully this is all a joke, he was becoming a much better actor as time went on
A prank, I wish it were by dundundles	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:36:48 PM
If only it were a practical joke, a massive Publicity Stunt designed to promote The Dark Knight. But what on earth would they be trying to promote?!?!?!
Ruven, you need to quiet down... by Lenny Nero	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:24 PM
...for at least a month. Seriously.
Fucking hell by Cat_Corporation	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:25 PM
Whatever the cause, this is fucking tragic, sad news. His poor family. Even if he did do it to himself, he must have been one miserable bastard to do it - the bottom line is a guy has died too fucking young and we're all worse off because of it.
misterdude i hope you get banned by Kloipy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:32 PM
this is real life, someone just died, we don't care about star trek you asshole
Shocking and Sad...He was a fine acting talent by KillaKane	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:38 PM
I can't believe it, he had so much promise to develope and truly establish himself. Watching the Dark Knight is going to be a pretty sombre affair for me, I hope his last screen roles are a fitting coda to his short but exceptional acting career.
I feel sorry for ME. by idonotseekabanning	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:42 PM
No, not Mark Evanier. I liked seeing the guy in movies. It makes me sad. On a brighter note, he won't be going completely bald before he hits thirty.
Sad News...... by killing joker	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:37:46 PM
I don't think it will affect TDK too much, we all watch films with dead people in them all the time. Weird that of all the celebs out there who seem so fucked up that someone with actual talent has gone. My name seems a bit too ironic now though........
I'm in shock...this is beyond awful. by Rindain	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:38:03 PM
I kept thinking this news couldn't possibly be true. I'm still having trouble processing this. Anyway, Olsen better not be responsible for this..
by johnnykool	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:38:04 PM
1. He was not that great an actor. 2. How can he be a douche and fuck around with drugs when he has a daughter. 3. Thanks for the link misterdude. 4. My balls itch. 5. Seriously, why wasn't it Amy Winehouse in the news? RIP Heath...
LILJUNIORBROWN by BringingSexyBack	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:38:06 PM
You must live in Brooklyn (Michelle) or Soho? Do me a favor and spit on those fuckers for me. Or throw your toilet water on them.
Dark Knight publicity stunt... by AverageMovieGoer	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:38:48 PM
... i wish! RIP Heath
Hey DIPSHIT it was sleeping pills, and I for one Doubt it was in by dundundles	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:12 PM
SO FUCK YOU mlsmithjr. There's always gotta be the one asshole.
Son of a... by Freak42	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:12 PM
He gets to join River Phoenix in the pantheon of great actors whose best works were ahead of them and now we'll never get to see. Imagine if Robert Downey Jr had kicked it in the early 90s, say right after "Chaplin" and we never got to see all the great work he's done since. That's the sort of entertainment we just lost. He was really one of those actors I thought I was going to get see all my life and be able to say I'd always liked him.
I can say nothing... by ROGERTHORNHILL	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:25 PM
I can say nothing more than what you said, Harry. Our feelings exactly. We all have lost. R.I.P Heath Ledger
SHE WAS INVOLVED! by mikaelthoon	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:32 PM
IT was her apartment...pretty direct link if you ask me...
Couldn't have said it better than Harry by Ayreon2008	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:46 PM
I hope beyond hope this is a bad bad bad bad joke!!! His potential was something I looked forward to seeing happen. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. As mush as this hurts me, it can't be anything compared to what they are going through. RIP Heath, you will always be remembered as an extremely talented and charming person.
Ho-Lee-Shit by 5 by 5	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:51 PM
I can't fucking believe this. This is absolutely bad fucking news. I really enjoyed this guy's acting. I feel so bad for his daughter and family. God fucking dammit.
The James Dean of our time... by PaulThomasAnderton	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:39:52 PM
Brilliant. Iconic. Promise left unfulfilled. This is going to start weird curse of the joker thing...
R.I.P Heath by Maximus Prime	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:40:13 PM
nothing ys can say really...condolences to family and friends
This was a bad fucking day by Vesuvio	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:40:28 PM
RIP Heath Ledger... shit man, you'll be missed.
Wow. Just fucking wow... by versatol	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:40:32 PM
... was all I could say. TDK looks like one hell of a performance to go out on... but damn... Makes you respect actors like Depp. That guy has learned to remain great without overdosing.
some of u are sick bastards by BrightEyes	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:40:54 PM
don't post anything if all your gonna do is make a sick fucking comment or joke and drug related death or not it's sad news and for some of you fucking nerds who never had theopportunity to take a drug in your life, you have no right to talk about the subject and insult it. bottom line is show some respect or don't show up to post.
Holy FUCK (about Joker and Dark Knight) by That 70s Venom	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:41:18 PM
It is difficult for me to describe in words how fucked up and sad this is. What terrible fucking news. This guy had insane talent and there's no question why he was picked for the Joker. I was just laying in my bed and I heard the news on the radio. I guess this means Joker will not return for a sequel with Christopher Nolan. I wonder if they will use CGI to kill the Joker off in Dark Knight and then dedicate the film to him before the credits roll or before the movie even starts. Or maybe they will get an actor to replace Ledger as the Joker for Nolan's next Batman sequel? I dunno.
To all the judgmental cockbags out there... by TheAllSeeingEye	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:41:29 PM
I'm happy you live such sheltered, perfect little lives. It's wonderful to know that there are people out there without a care in the world or a weight on their shoulders. Hooray for you cunts!! I've knows several people who've died from drug overdoses; none of them would fit the typical drug addict sterotype you'd see on TV shows and movies and the one that some of you ignorant shitheads have in your brains. Rather they were intelligent, well off people who SHOULD have been happy but weren't. None of these people actually meant to kill themselves but when you can only find relief, albeit temporary, in some drug induced nirvana you'll take it; it beats the shit out of the alternative. But that's beside the point since no one knows what kind of drugs Heath OD'd on but some of you are still out to rob the man of any shred of dignity he had by saying the tired and ignorant adage "he had it coming". From what I've read Heath has had alot of heartache recently and he's never been stable. Great people usually aren't. He's more than likely gone too far on a bottle of Prozak or some other drug that an overpaid shrink has dished out. God bless you Heath, I only hope that there's something beyond this life and you find some happyness. You'll be missed.
Horrible..... by Seany-Wan	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:41:41 PM
Watching The Dark Knight will be like watching The Crow.....I don't want to believe this.
"I would like to know what is at the center of your world." by Johnny Smith	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:42:21 PM
"Well, I'm 22, I guess I would say me." R.I.P. Mr. Ledger. The "Idiot Wind" sequence in I'M NOT THERE broke my heart, and that's no small feat.
johnnykool, some people have problems you know? by Kloipy	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:42:30 PM
So lay off the guy. If you want to spew your hatred, don't do it in an obit page. So I guess you've never had a problem before huh? This happens all the time and it's sad but people get addicted and things happen so just lay off the guy
Fox News just said it's an accident by CherryValance	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:42:38 PM
I feel so horrible.
When I used to write for the Joker... by jdl82	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:42:45 PM
Last year, I spent several days writing journal entries for the Joker on a certain web page that had "Mr. Sand Man" playing in the background. I stopped and took down the page after I found myself becoming too engrossed in the Joker persona. It was psychologically unhealthy. That having been said, it is widely known that Ledger locked himself in a hotel for months, trying to summon that same persona. If I began to grow disturbed after a few days, I can only imagine how disturbed he eventually became during his so-called psychological "training," Actually, I guess I do know... now. R.I.P., Ledger. You are the only real person that the Joker killed.
by thedarkestknight	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:42:52 PM
mlsmithjr & johnnykool, show a bit of respect huh? no-one knows the facts yet... talk about attention seekers... just die your hair shocking pink eh!?! it'll have the same effect
R.I.P. by Axl Z	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:00 PM
Just on the eve of what seemed like a new phase for him. felt shocked reading he'd gone. R.I.P man.
Thanks Messi by ArcadianDS	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:06 PM
The film Candy was easily one of his best performances. And for all of its campiness, I thought he really make A Knight's Tale a watchable film. Brokeback was stupid showmanship, but others seemed to like the heck out of it.
Don't make an icon of him... he was better than that.. by Greigy Just Wanted To Say	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:15 PM
SAD SAD SAD
This is tragic...unless it's a publicity stunt. by Alice Cooper Stalker	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:20 PM
Since all of the mainstream media is reporting this, I'm accepting it as truth...unless it is another guerilla marketing stunt. Given the exteme nature of the marketing for Batman I don't know if that would be out of the realm of possibilities. Assuming that this is real, I feel very sorry for his family and the world. He was a great actor and the glimpses we've seen of his performance as Joker have been nothing short of incredible. The world will miss his next great performance. My fingers are still crossed that his is a hyper marketing stunt. Just incase, RIP Heath.
Sorry for the rant by liljuniorbrown	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:26 PM
Everyone else has posted nice,short statements about an actor the liked and will miss,including sentiments towards his family, I how ever ranted about something eveyone already knows and made myself look like a raving lunatic. I want to say again I hope his family will be granted peace in this horrible time and that he was a greta talent and will be missed. I'm still looking forward to DK but now it will be to once more see a legend at his best. Heath Ledger will be remebered as a James Dean of our generation.
This is fucked by Bob of the Shire	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:43:43 PM
RIP man.
They were engaged, not Married. by MMacKK	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:44:16 PM
None of which makes any of this less fucked up. Man, I cannot believe it. So fucked.
SAD...VERY SAD by Greigy Just Wanted To Say	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:44:30 PM

R.I.P. by Hoshi No Koe	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:44:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =rzHnxkLcQ_w
Died in Mary Kate's apt? by mikaelthoon	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:44:41 PM
can anyone else confirm this?
Heath was not married, Harry by BrowncoatJedi	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:44:54 PM
They broke off the engagement last fall.
This is truly sad by quadrupletree	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:05 PM
Part of me is still sitting here hoping that this a a huge mistake. The asshole part of me is sitting here hoping this doesn't ruin or delay the release of Dark Knight.
Before you all judge by chuffsterUK	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:22 PM
Police report he may have overdosed on sleeping pills.The poor sod may have had depression for all we know.I notice some sad,sick fuckers are still only bothered about who will play te Joker in Batman 3.....
Yeah the TV is reporting an accident, which makes it worse! by Orionsangels	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:30 PM
He took some wrong medicine. It seems more like brandon lee and the crow now. In that it didn't have to be. its not an actor who was slowly killing himself or anything, but someone who loved life, who loved his job. so sad.
PLEASE DON'T MAKE A MARTYR ICON OUT OF HIM...... by Greigy Just Wanted To Say	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:30 PM

Shocking news. Very sad. by pokadoo	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:36 PM
R.I.P. Heath.
A real shame by BizarroJerry	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:36 PM
Ledger seemed like a talented actor with a career on the rise. Even if you argue he did it to himself, it's still terrible it happened. Will this turn him into some legendary person? I wonder. Not to go right into The Joker comments, but this IS AICN, after all. Aside from the "is it finished yet" question, I'm wondering what his fate at movie's end will be. This films may be letting villains stick around, but what if they've filmed it with the Joker dying at the end? That could end up affecting the film's release and everything. In any case, the film will be tainted somehow. But wow, this sucks.
To hell with him. by Breotan	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:45:46 PM
Yea, I said it. Suicide is one of the most selfish self-absorbed things a person can do. Nobody dies in a "social vacuum" either. His wife/gf/whatever and his child are going to pay the price for this for a very long time. Insurance? Survivor benefits? Nope. Not for a suicide. Just pray that he didn't squander his earnings like a lot of celebs seem to do. Heath Ledger. Looked like he was on his way to being really great. Turned out he was just another selfish prick.
comparisons to The Crow by BurgerKing	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:46:03 PM
I know a lot of people drew comparisons to The Crow, and now its even more similar with the actors fates. This is sad, RIP Heath, he was really talented and I know that his performance will be amazing.
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by the beef	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:46:11 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if it was drugs, fuck 'em. by AmericanMovieFan	Jan 22nd, 2008 04:46:17 PM
i'm sorry, but if he O.D.'d on purpose or killed himself, I don't feel bad for him. I'm mad at him. He's a fucking asshole for this. He's an ass hole to his kid, to his ex-wife, to so many people I'm sure depended on him in some way. I know someone who O.D.'d and died and I've seen how devastated those that cared for him were when it happened. And to me, O.D.ing is so fucking selfish. It's so goddamn selfish. he had his whole fucking life ahead of him and a kid and a career. Sure, I'm pissed about the movies we'll miss

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