The movie industry pays tribute to Heath Ledger
Posted on January 23rd, 2008 by Hot Momma
Several celebrities and producers have already issued statements of condolences to Heath’s family:
“I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.” - Mel Gibson
“What a tragedy. My heart goes out to his family.” - Nicole Kidman
“I am just beyond sad at this point and shocked,” said supermodel Helena Christensen, who dated Heath in September 2007. “I was on my way over to pay him a visit when I found out. I had just left him a message and heard his voice on the machine. He was such a special and genuine person, so extraordinarily talented because he was so raw and honest with his feelings.
“He is one of my favourite actors. His abilities are rare… it’s a tremendous loss.” - John Travolta
“Heath Ledger was a courageous actor, and a great soul. He gave us the gift of sharing his fearless and beautiful love – of his craft, and of all who worked with him – for which all of us will be eternally grateful.” - Focus Features, producers of Brokeback Mountain
“The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.” - Warner Bros., producers of The Dark Night
“It was with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Heath Ledger. It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation’s finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger’s diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.” - Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia
But the most revealing - if ambiguous - comment came from Jack Nicholson.
Hinting he was aware Ledger was battling demons, the Hollywood veteran, who played the Batman’s most famous Joker, said in London last night: “I did tell him.”
“This is an unimaginable tragedy. Heath was a true artist, a deeply sensitive man, an explorer, gifted and wise beyond his years. There is no finer person on this earth.” - Todd Haynes, director of I’m Not There
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