Heath Ledger Obituary

NEW YORK -- Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence, and police said drugs may have been a factor. He was 28.
NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went to let him know the masseuse had arrived found him dead at 3:26 p.m.
The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain where he met his wife, actress Michelle Williams, in 2005. Ledger and Williams had lived in Brooklyn and had a daughter, Matilda, until they split up last year.
Ledger was to appear as the Joker this year in The Dark Night, a sequel to 2005’s Batman Begins. He’s had starring roles in A Knight’s Tale and The Patriot and played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in Monster’s Ball.

Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27, 2008.
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No matter the time that passes, I still grow to miss you more each day. You were such a strong and independent person throughout your life - you grew and changed, but you were always the Heath we couldn't stop loving. I miss you more than anything, Heath, you're the reason I'm still fighting. I love you.

Kaitlyn

March 8, 2024

I love you heath. may you Rest In Peace, there was never a day you didn't put a smile on my face, I will always remember you!

Stella Silvey

Friend

December 27, 2023

We love and miss you Heath. The best Joker in history.

Nina Meza

Friend

December 30, 2020

Heath was one of the greatest humans to ever walk the Earth.

Katelyn Starr

Acquaintance

August 26, 2020

Many have forgotten. I have not.
Sweet man, I miss you and always will.

Melly

May 30, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort...

May 17, 2020

It's so so sad taken too young I'm so sorry to his family

Kerry Day

August 18, 2018

As always, thank you.

Apryl

January 1, 2018

You were the best joker to ever play on the big screen. You will be missed in the world by millions of fans and family.

Nicole johnson

December 29, 2017

Very sorry for your loss.
Calico~

August 11, 2017

We love you. <3

Dedee Bamee

July 19, 2017

We surely haven't forgotten you, Heath. We love you. <3

Jamie Tray

July 19, 2017

Heath,thank you for the gift u brought us to witness here on earth.You truly put your whole heart&soul into every character you played. Witnessing the gift you had will be everlasting.The heavens are even brighter with u there.U are truly missed. With love...your loving fan CKR

December 16, 2016

He was a very talented actor, I loved seeing him in movies. 'Dark Knight' was one of my favorites. R.I.P I will always remember you!

Renee Leavitt

September 30, 2016

Valenda Newell

July 16, 2016

RIP Heath & may the Lord watch over Matilda as I'm sure you are!!

Marina

March 9, 2016

Never forgotten, Rest in Peace.

Allison Dupont

March 7, 2016

Heath Ledger will certainly be missed, he was a great actor.It's good to see God's thoughts recorded at, Psalms 36 : 9 which shows that by all living creatures being created by him, he has the ability to restore life to someone who has died, this is also a strong desire of his.

March 1, 2016

hi heath ledger

sara harris

February 11, 2016

My condolences in the loss of your dear loved one.

Gale Hunter

August 2, 2015

Been watching some of your films today, every character you play you make captivating! Its so sad that you won't make any more! Hope your at peace god bless xxxxx

Danielle Moore

March 16, 2015

I will never forget the few conversations I had with Heath when I lived in Australia. I met him when he was a very young man on the brink of Stardom, while he was doing the Series "Roar". I knew even then that he had so much talent, that the world would see it someday. I remember his sweetness,intelligence,charm and zest for life. I just wish he could of lived longer.I will never forget you. Rest in Peace Sweet Prince.
Erika

Erika Gower-Gillan

March 3, 2015

You're missed.

Sharon Crawford

January 23, 2015

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Harry Simpson

January 22, 2015

Heath your legendary work will live on, a fantastic actor with so much talent to give, can't believe we won't be seeing you on our screens again, miss you, R. I. P XXXXXX

Danielle Moore

January 2, 2015

I loved all his movies.... what a special talent, that was taken way too soon, you will truly be missed... may you rest in peace... an God be be with your family....

Terricka Williams

October 18, 2014

This man was a great actor and I shared the same addiction and seeing a great man like this be over taken helped me stop rest in piece

justin anderson

October 6, 2014

You died way too young. I will always miss what could have been. I do pray your pain is gone and you can rest in peace now. Your talent will always be remembered. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

June 25, 2014

Died too young. Rest in peace Heath Ledger. You were a brilliant actor and wonderful person and will never be forgotten.
'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.' ~From a headstone in Ireland

Ella

June 1, 2014

You will never be forgotten.God bless !!!1

Theresa Smallwood

May 6, 2014

To Heath Ledger,
You were a very talented actor. I enjoyed watching you in the movies Ten things I about you, Broke Back Mountain, etc. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

January 19, 2014

thank you

diane brocker

September 3, 2013

Heath Ledger was a major force in entertainment while he lived. His legend continues. So much talent was displayed in such a short time. He was a very charismatic actor and will always be remembered. His role in Brokeback Mountain stands as a monument to his talent. He undertook a role that remains to this day a tour de force. I applauded him for the courage and sensitivity he displayed. Heath like Dean are immortal. Sleep well, Heath--you will always shine in the annals of Hollywood.

Del Lawson

July 23, 2013

R.I.P Heath ledger. great actor.

May 28, 2013

I was so sad when I heard of your passing. R.I.P. I loved you in 10 things I hate about you. Gone but never forgotten.

LaTasha Phipps

May 15, 2013

So very sad, how this guy died, so very
young, rest in peace

Joan Tonini

February 23, 2013

Happy new year, Heath Ledger.

Bo

January 2, 2013

It's so sad that the time I got to know you, you already passed away. I wish i had known you while you were still alive. You were so talented as an actor and so mature as a person. God took you home to prove to us again that he only takes the best. You will always be missed, Heath Ledger.

Bo

December 7, 2012

You are missed. I see so many movies I know would have been yours. The world lost a great talent. Forever in are hearts. Rip Heath.

julie

November 21, 2012

Tonya Shepherd

November 21, 2012

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HEATH FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME I SAW HIM...HE IS VERY SADLY MISSED...LOVE DEBBIE

DEBBEI BOLIO

September 20, 2012

Hello Heath.

I miss seeing you in movies and in TV shows. You are truly a treasure. A gem lost forever. But you will always be remembered deep in our hearts.

take care. Hasta la vista...

Manuel Jon

August 4, 2012

thank you for your works of art.. you are always being remembered.. Ennis del Mar changed me forever..

Matilda is growing up fast and looks very much like you..

I miss you so much..

Brandon Rodriguez

August 1, 2012

sometimes, i miss you so much that i can't stand it.. may you rest in peace Heath. We may have not known each other personally but you have awakened and beautifully affected me in so many ways. I will never forget you.. and thank you for sharing your life to your millions of fans like me..

Jon Tiu

August 1, 2012

mary stanley

July 10, 2012

Remembering Heath Ledger: Happy Father's Day to you. May God continue to give your family strength in the days ahead missing you. I know Matilda Rose is looking more like you each day. "The Order" is being shown today and "The Dark Knight" was on earlier this morning. Can't forget you. RIP

Mary Jeffers

June 17, 2012

KATHY AND BUDDY BARNETT

May 18, 2012

I saw a pictue of your daughter today - it's amazing how much Matilda looks like you! You will be missed by many forever...always a fan.

Jennie

May 11, 2012

Heath, you will never be forgotten. Yesterday was your birthday and I am sure your family still has fond remembrances of you. Matilda Rose is really growing up these days. Congratulations to Michelle Williams winning a Golden Globe Award. We will never ever forget those great movies of yours, namely, The Dark Knight!

Mary Jeffers

April 5, 2012

Four years have passed by and you are still missed. RIP Heath!!!

Liz

March 4, 2012

Rip

Chele Wright

February 20, 2012

Still missing you Heath, Aussie, Aussie, Aussie oi oi oi

Melissa Errington

February 15, 2012

Heath was among the most gifted and
beloved actors that we have ever known.
The performances of Heath and Jake
Gyllenhaal in Brokeback was simply
amazing.He was equally impressive in
Dark Knight.
Heath would be very proud to know
that so many of his fans still honor
his memory year after year.

Jeffrey Bryan

February 7, 2012

Still loving, missing you dearest Heath. 4+ yrs. and I still can't believe it.
I can't imagine how your family is.
I love you, sweetest boy. How you touched my heart.
"And as he was dreaming, an angel sang 'Awaken, our Little Boy Blue'."

kathy

January 30, 2012

Heath, You still touch our hearts. We miss you so much. I need to see "10 Things I Hate About You" so I can reconnect with you. Happy Thanksgiving to you dear family in Perth, Australia and Matilda in New York City. Happy Holidays to Susanna Mendoza and Birthe Henriksen. Birthe, send me an email, please.

Mary Jeffers

November 23, 2011

Still missing you Heath.

Sharon

November 17, 2011

Heath, you were so talented!! So hard for me to grasp your passing....I see your face and I remember the sound of your voice. Know that's how it will always be for me. I hope your family has found some solace from these postings...must be very hard to live without you. So young man, be sure to live in your spirit, and rest peacefully with the knowledge that their hearts still ache for you. Until the end, a friend.

Rick Forever

October 29, 2011

Heath, Gone but not forgotten. What a nice picture of Heath from Laurie in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Thanks for sharing.

Mary Jeffers

October 5, 2011

MISS YOU SWEET-MAN. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR FABULOUS MOVIES....<3<3

SUSANNA MENDOZA

September 19, 2011

OMG!!! This was such a devastaing shock to me. I cannot watch any of Heath's movies without crying. I loved "10 Things I Hate About You" & "A Knight's Tale." He will be sadly missed but wherever he is now, is a better place because of his presence. RIP Heath..

Tina Mills

September 18, 2011

sorry i didn't see brokeback mountain. r.i.p.

ashleigh mccain

September 18, 2011

I Love having this Guest Book tucked away nicely in my Favorites tab...I find myself thinking alot about you again Heath, I also just started a Heathcliff Andrew Ledger Facebook Page.....I still watch your movies all the time cause it's really nice to see a face that makes you feel warm and Happy inside. May you always R.I.P BabyBoy <3

Laurie Chascewski

August 25, 2011

MISS YOU HEATH MY SWEET MAN.......<3 <3 <3XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

SUSANNA MENDOZA

July 31, 2011

Heath I miss you so much, the memories of your movies help and the pictures we find of you. RIP HEATH <3<3<3 Always in my heart..Marilyn (memorygirl55) Leeds,Yorkshire, UK

Marilyn Green

July 30, 2011

HEATH YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED. THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND MOVIES YOU LEFT ME. I WILL CHERISH THEM FOR-EVER. <3<3<3 R.I.P. SWEET PRINCE.....

SUSANNA MENDOZA

July 25, 2011

You are truly missed. We shall treasure the films left behind, and will always wonder, what could've been.

Damaris Rodriguez

July 24, 2011

May the god of all comfort be with you in your time of distress.( 1 Peter 5:7)

May 31, 2011

Birthe Henriksen

May 21, 2011

Will Always miss Heath!

Etsub Mar

May 21, 2011

May God put ur soul in heaven! U'll never be forgotten & luv u 4 ever!

Etsub Mar

May 21, 2011

Heath,you were so talented and so handsome.
May You Rest In Heavenly Peace!

Birthe Henriksen

May 21, 2011

HEATH YOU ARE STILL TRULY MISSED BY MANY ESPECIALLY BY ME.

YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGEL, WHO LIVES ON IN MY HEART. R.I.P. SWEET-HEART <3 <3

SUSANNA MENDOZA

May 20, 2011

Heath, the shock remains--it will never change....when I watch 'Brokeback', I am amazed each time..you were able to convey such basic emotions with manly understanding...your portrayal was a revelation of true humanity. I say your name with pride!

Forever Love

May 19, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET-HEART...LUV YOU 4 EVER.

SUSANNA MENDOZA

April 3, 2011

Dearest Heath!
In honor of your April 4 th Birthday.
Love and Hugs from Denmark.

Birthe Henriksen.

April 3, 2011

Remembering Heath Ledger: I watched only the previews as The Oprah Winfrey Show visited Australia earlier this year. Most of the great actors were in attendance; Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman; not sure if Naomi Watts or Cate Blanchette were there, but I hope they remembered to pay "homage" to YOU, one of the greatest Australian stars ever. On April 4, 1979, a very blonde, handsome little boy was born in Perth, Australia to the Ledger family. Even after a tragic day on January 22 took him from us forever, he is still much loved TODAY; namely, Heath Andrew Ledger, a bright and shining star whose light will never grow dim.....gone but not forgotten. Happy Birthday, sweetie....love also to Birthe and Susanna <3<3<3<3<3<3<3

Mary Jeffers

April 2, 2011

I absolutely was shocked at your passing. I didn't believe it was true. You were taken too soon and a wonderful and talented actor. It makes me sad when I see you in the movies you were in. I hate that you aren't here anymore. I wish you could be alive again. I wish your family the best and pray that they can move on, and especially Matilda. God bless! Love you and miss you.

Jessica Nettles

February 2, 2011

HEATH I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR PASSING. (JAN.22ND). IT IS MY SISTER'S B-DAY (LUCY). BUT ALSO A REMINDER WHEN WE LOST YOU. R.I.P. AND LOOK UPON ALL OF US ESPECIALLY BIRTHE AND MARY MY NEW FRIENDS.GOD BE WITH YOU AND WATCH OVER US. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER IN MY HEART....<3<3<3<3<3<3

SUSANNA MENDOZA

January 31, 2011

Heath 3years have just arrived since your passing, I still grieve for you everyday. Miss you so much, RIP HEATH<3<3<3ALWAYS in my heart....

Marilyn Green

January 29, 2011

May you shine as bright as the stars.
You are missed and loved!

Birthe Henriksen.

January 28, 2011

Heath,
(Happy New Year to Birthe and Susanna) Last Saturday, January 22, marked 3 years that you've been gone. I trust that your family had a blessed holiday season and will look forward to a great year 2011. When I see birds in all their splendor, I think of you.

Mary Jeffers

January 28, 2011

It will be Year number 3 without you this coming January and you are still missed as much as the first day you left us.Love you my sweet Heath!
(Happy New Year to Mary and Susanna.)

Birthe Henriksen.

December 29, 2010

Heath,
Christmas Eve 2010 is here and we are counting down the hours. Merry Christmas to Birthe and Susanna across the miles. May Matilda & Michelle have a safe and blessed holiday season. Heath you bless us always with your movie legacy, sweetie.

Mary Jeffers

December 24, 2010

HEATH I WANTED TO WISH MY NEW FRIENDS MARY AND BIRTHE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED 2011. THEN I WANTED TO WISH MATILDA AND YOUR FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. EVEN THOUGH IT WILL BE A DIFFICULT ONE, SINCE YOUR NOT HERE TO CELEBRATE WITH THEM. BUT I KNOW YOU WILL BE IN SPIRIT. LOVE YOU HEATH, YOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY HEART. LOVE YOU, SUSANNA. <3<3<3<3<3<3 :)

SUSANNA MENDOZA

December 19, 2010

For Heath-as always-and for all who love him! You have my love and respect forever!
Merry Christmas to Mary and Susanna.

Birthe Henriksen.

December 18, 2010

Heath,
Christmas will be celebrated across the world on next Saturday, 12/25. I know Matilda Rose will be thinking strongly of you because she misses you so much. I know you spirit will watch over her always. Birthe, Susanna, and I thank you so much for the wonderful movies you left behind for our enjoyment. Rest in peace, sweetness!

Mary Jeffers

December 17, 2010

Hello Heath, I thought of you today as I do more during the colder climate months when I don't get out as much. Thanksgiving has come and gone but movie fans are so thankful for what you brought to American cinema. Love you and miss you again and again. RIP sweetness.

Mary Jeffers

November 30, 2010

I will never forget you!You are in my heart.Rests in peace.

simone ferreira

November 26, 2010

you are a great man you will be missed in the state of florida
brian mayer,

brian mayer

November 15, 2010

HEY HEATH:

AS WE APPROACH THANKSGIVING. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK-YOU FOR LEAVING US ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MOVIES. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE MADE MORE. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. LOVE YOU AND STILL MISSING YOU SWEETHEART.....<3<3<3<3 LOVE YOUR POEM BIRTHE.

SUSANNA MENDOZA

November 11, 2010

HEATH,
I wrote your name in the sky,
but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in the sand,
but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in my heart,
AND FOREVER IT WILL STAY.

Birthe Henriksen.

November 10, 2010

i loved u in the dark night heath ledger

collyn b

October 29, 2010

Happy Birthday to your dear Matilda!

Birthe Henriksen.

October 27, 2010

Mike Kevin

October 22, 2010

HEATH represented characters that no one would have done better,it is certainly the best actor ever!
HEATH in my heart!!!

Birthe Henriksen.

October 21, 2010

Heath, Thinking of you strongly today.
Haven't seen Brokeback Mountain in a while, may watch it this weekend. Hello to Birthe and Susanna. Halloween is on its way and there will be plenty of people dressed as the Joker and Michael Jackson. I know you will be watching over Matilda as she trick or treats. Still miss you alot and will never forget you.

Mary Jeffers

October 21, 2010

HEATH HALLOWEEN IS SLOWLY APPROACHING. I KNOW IF YOU WERE WITH US YOU'D BE TAKING MATILDA TRICK OR TREATING. I KNOW YOU'LL BE WATCHING OVER HER, LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO. HI BIRTHE AND MARY. I WATCHED DR. P YESTERDAY, WHAT A GOOD MOVIE. IT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH HEATH ALL OVER AGAIN. IT'S A MOVIE I KNOW I WILL TREASURE FOREVER. LOVE YOU HEATH<3<3<3

SUSANNA MENDOZA

October 21, 2010

my favorite movie was 10 things i hate about you

becky love

October 21, 2010

HEATH,can you feel our love?
You gave us so much!
You were the best!
THANK YOU!!!

Birthe Henriksen.

October 10, 2010

HEATH SINCE TODAY IS SUNDAY. I'M JUST GOING TO STAY AT HOME AND WATCH YOUR MANY MOVIES, I TREASURE THEM ALL. TOO BAD YOU COULDN'T STAY WITH US LONGER. I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE MADE MANY MORE. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE SWEET MAN.ALL MY LOVE TO YOU.....<3<3<3 A BIG HELLO TO BIRTHE AND MARY. :)

SUSANNA MENDOZA

October 3, 2010

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