hollies65 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 What a Shock !!!I loved him in The Four FeathersSo sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Only 28. Hate to say it..but at that age ..you suspect drugs play a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just read about this on the wire...too bad..he was one of my Daughter's favs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah my mom just told me - Holy S*it!!! Another who couldn't handle the fame and tries to run from it with drugs (I'm not sure what the news said yet though)..... Damn he was cute too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 This story gets odd......it seems the apartment where Heath was found is owned by Mary-Kate Olsen (of Olsen twin fame)in SoHo. There has been a spate of young talent lost recently. Sort of makes one realize the true blessings in life. Peace to his family and loved ones.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 OMFG!!!I can't believe it! This is so incredibly tragic! Did this happen today? I am in absolute shock.... I adored him and he was fantastic in "The Four Feathers" among many other wonderful films!So sad....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about this, but I've never heard of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 He was in Brokeback Mountain...The Patriot...Four Feathers...and is the Joker in the upcoming Batman movie. He has been nominated for an Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 He also was in " A Knight's Tale""Monsters Ball" ( great movie with Halle Berry)"The Brothers Grimm" (with Matt Damon)and " Ned Kelly".He left behind a 2 year old daughter...how sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've never seen any of those movies. Guess you can say I don't get out much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You had to have heard of 'Brokeback Mountain'...the gay cowboy movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've heard of it but I've never seen it. I've never seen the other movies either. In fact...and I'm embarrased to say this, but the last movie I saw in the theatre was "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise. (sigh) I really need a life ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You're not alone Diane. Although I know of Heath's movies, and know who he is, I've never seen any of the movies. These days, unless there's an animated character in the movie, Kristy and I don't see too many movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 WOW! That's a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leff'tHome Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You have a life, Diane! You are a world-renowned button maker, a Raspberry fan of the first magnitude, and a wonderful, kind-hearted friend to many of us on the board! That beats 15 minutes of fame any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Very sad indeed. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 My Daughter just told me there is a new Batman Movie coming soon,(she saw the Trailer) Starring Heath as the Joker..Its so sad when a movie comes out after sudden death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fresh Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I recognized the name,but never saw any of the movies mentioned.The latest news report said he was found naked in bed in a New York City apartment with a bottle of sleeping pills on the nightstand.Brings back memories of Marilyn Monroe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 my youngest girl is totally in shock..one of her fave actors is dead and also realises the impact of it on his young girl!! it's a sad state anymore for young stars..what IS really going on in their heads for this to happen? i just can't understand it all anymore..i wish his family peace ..lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susana Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yes, quite possibly drug related, but sounds like in this case it could very well be a terrible accident. It was noted in several places that he had trouble sleeping of late, especially while filming his role as The Joker and that he even remarked that some aids only provided a couple hours respite. Yes, I'm putting on my Pollyanna face, but at least I can for now.Did anyone besides me watch "Roar" on FOX back circa 1996? "Keep your eyes level, stay alert, and listen with your heart" -- Connor (the lead and Ledger's character) in "Roar"I'm still in shock. Such a talent and such a future that I, for one, was looking forward`to watching unfold.RIP, Heath.S* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Interestingly enough, I thought perhaps his best acting job was in "Candy" in 2006, an Aussie film where he and his girlfriend (played by Abbie Cornish) were both junkies.....a little too realistic a portrayal, perhaps?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I heard this via text message at 5 p.m. in class last night - I was stunned like everyone else. Too young, too talented, and daddy to a three year old. interestingly enough, no one discussed the economic downturn in class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I hear a recent bout with the flu lowered his ability to handle his drug interaction hobby, just like Anna Nichol Smith.What a waste of looks and talent. He has a two-year old daughter whom he adores, and he's mixing all kinds of drugs to cope with life as an adored movie star...Some guys just don't know when they got it good.I'm sad, but also disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Very sad indeed. He had so much going for him, and a career on the rise. His daughter is adorable--what a tragedy for her as well. This happens much too often--it's like the same movie playing over and over--and they don't learn from seeing it happen to others.RIP Heath. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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