- Hollywood star Heath Ledger has been found dead in a New York apartment.
- Date of birth:
- 14th April 1979
- Place of birth:
- Perth, Australia
- Date of death:
- 22nd January 2008
- Place of death:
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Big break:
- As a young squire jousting his way to success in A Knight's Tale (2001).
- Best movies:
- I'm Not There (2007), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Monster's Ball (2001), The Patriot (2000), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
- Worst movies:
- The Brothers Grimm (2005), Casanova (2005), Ned Kelly (2003).
- Did you know:
- Most of Heath's unique wardrobe was designed by his friend Shem.
- Heath on himself:
- "I'm still a kid. I'm like six years old... I felt like when I left home that I was on a journey, and I still am."
- John Travolta on Heath:
- "He is one of my favorite actors. His abilities are rare... it's a tremendous loss."
- Virginmedia on Heath:
- "With superb performances in Brokeback Mountain, Monster's Ball and I'm Not There, Heath had become one of the most versatile and vivacious young leading actors of our time. He will be sorely missed."
- You on Heath
- "It's a very sad loss. I feel for his family and friends. He was a great actor and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Heath. xxxx : Michelle from London
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