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It is sad when anyone dies, perhaps when someone is famous even though we don't know them personally, because they are in the public so much they seem closer than they really are. This is a tragedy, the same as if it were brother or son or father
Posted by: Rebecca Banks of Los Angeles 10:09am today
What a tragic waste of one so gifted and with so much potential.My thoughts go to his daughter Matilda, who will grow up hearing of the legend and seeing her daddy immortal on the screen but never having the joy of knowing "the man".Condolences to his family and friend.
Posted by: Marianne of Perth 10:09am today
I wish to join with those who have expressed shock and sadness at Heath's passing. He was a good actor and a man who conveyed a strong passion for those things he held dear.This is as much a tragedy as every other drug-death 'statistic' mentioned previously. For people to judge his passing any differently because he was famous stinks of envy at his popularity. For people to speculate about the reasons for his passing is inappropriate and unnecessary..... The undeniable truth is that Heath Ledger has died and the world is poorer place for his passing.May he rest in peace!
Posted by: capnles of brisbane 10:09am today
Never a fan of the guy as such, but he was undeniably a huge talent. Seemed like a pretty level-headed dude as well. It's always the quiet ones, eh? God bless those close to him at this horrible time.
Posted by: Stoichkov 10:09am today
its come to such a shock for all australians im sure with now the loss of now three of our biggest most loved icons. we will miss your darling face heath, rest in peace. all goodwishes and love sent to his daughter and family please. australia will miss you boy.
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