Heath Ledger: Too Young, Too Soon, Too Beloved to be Gone


I'm sure you all were just as shocked and heartbroken as I was yesterday to learn of the tragic death of Heath Ledger.

He was such a talented and bright young star that had so much yet to give. My heart goes out to his daughter Matilda, her mother Michelle Williams, and his family and friends.

I spent last night remembering Heath Ledger by watching his work in three of his films: A Knight's Tale, Brokeback Mountain, and Casanova. His Oscar-nominated performance in Brokeback Mountain is just amazingly tender, emotional and conflicted and expressed the kind of career he chose, one that wasn't afraid to take risks. I'm very much looking forward to his performance in Batman as the Joker this summer.

One of my favorite lines from A Knight's Tale is: "Change your stars". Heath Ledger changed his stars... and shined brighter than most.

My heart is just broken that such a beautiful and talented young man is gone. He will truly be missed.

Labels: Batman, Brokeback Mountain, change your stars, heartbroken, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, The Joker, tragic death

  posted by Matildakay at 4:21 PM