Heath Ledger, seen here in a photo session nearly 8 years ago, died of an apparent drug overdose - photo taken June 9th, 2000 Read article
Heath Ledger, seen here in a photo session nearly 8 years ago, died of an apparent drug overdose - photo taken June 9th, 2000 Read article

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Heath Ledger

Select portraits of the late Hollywood actor
Posted: 1/22/2008

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Heath Ledger, seen here in a photo session nearly 8 years ago, died of an apparent drug overdose - photo taken June 9th, 2000 <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read article</a> The 28 year old star had just finished wrapping Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' sequel, in which he played the villainous Joker. <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger with fellow Best Actor nominee Joaquin Phoenix at the 2006 SAG Awards. Ledger was nominated for his role in the much-publicized 'Brokeback Mountain' <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger, seen here at the 'Ned Kelly' press conference, has a two year-old daughter, Matilda, with then girlfriend Michelle Williams (actress) <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Ledger was born in Perth, Australia and began acting at the age of 16. <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger with then girlfriend Michelle Williams at the 2006 Academy Awards. Both were nominated for their performances in Ang Lee's 'Brokeback Mountain' <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger and director Todd Hayes attend the after party for the 'I'm Not There' premiere - New York, NY - November 13th, 2007 <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Ledger's first American role was for the teen romantic comedy, '10 Things I Hate About You,' which co-starred Julia Stiles. <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> At the time of his death, Ledger was in New York shooting the new Terry Gilliam film, 'The Imagination of Doctor Parnassus' <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger at the 'Lords of Dogtown' premiere - Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Hollywood, CA <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger introduce a clip of 'Brokeback Mountain,' at the 2006 SAG Awards. <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger at the 21st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Retrospective in black and white <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Heath Ledger plays Batman's nemesis in the upcoming Warner Bros. pic, 'The Dark Knight' <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Ledger, seen here in a scene from 'I'm Not There,' had a history with substance abuse but had reportedly been on the straight and narrow for over a year. <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a> Naomi Watts and Heath Ledger at the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party - <a href=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979451.html?categoryid=13&cs=1>Read Article</a>