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    CrankyOldBroad: Oh beautiful one, my heart still breaks thinking about the loss. more »
    Treeless: It was such a shock, and it's still hard to believe it's true. Like LisaMc, I'm reminded of River Phoenix (watching Stand By Me is even sadder than i... more »
    Liz11685: I still get emotional when I read stories about it. That was a really tough week for me- Brad Renfro then Heath Ledger, both seemingly so close in age... more »
    Scout: I recall being very upset at learning he'd been cast as The Joker ( I wanted Paul Bettany) but the moment I saw him come onto the screen I made a ment... more »
    LisaMc: I still haven't gotten over River Phoenix. These things take time I guess. more »
    femaledwightschrute: I just read the article. Are they blaming Michelle??! It really sounds like it. more »
    mllej: I learned about his death when Jezebel posted it and it still gives me chills. I really wish I hadn't accidentally seen the gurney being wheeled out o... more »
    Nuckin Futz for you: I remember him catching my eye in 10 Things I Hate About You and thinking he was the second sexiest man I had even seen. I know he was acting but he j... more »
    lalaland13: I have no problem with him getting an Oscar, but I hate that he won't be alive to accept it. And I wonder if they would want to honor him this way if ... more »
    NefariousNewt: He is to be saluted for doing things his way -- it's a shame that his "way" led to an untimely death. The Joker showed the true power of his ability. ... more »
    VaginaWig is A Merkin: "Heath liked to torture me, in a playful way. He'd say, 'I'm going to disappear after The Dark Knight.'" That is chilling. more »
    EkaterinaBallerina: My best friend texted me in the grocery store to tell me he was dead. I thought it was a hoax or something. I even called my mom to tell her, like he ... more »
    Trashtastic: gah - I still haz teh sad. more »
    PilgrimSoul: Mostly Ledger's death upsets me because it reminds me of all the things I'd like to do and may very well die before doing. I don't want to blogwhore b... more »
    ArtfulSlinger: He was incredibly talented, loved his daughter and was a great friend. I still cry thinking about him not being here and I cried throughout The Dark ... more »
    BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): Sad. Too good to be lost so soon. more »
    scullymurphy: Aww he seems like he was a genuinely awesome person. I'll never forget his performance in Brokeback Mountain. It touched me really deeply. more »
    sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit): My mom was the one who told me about his death, calling to say, "Did you hear about Heath Ledger?" I had no clue what she was talking about. Then she ... more »
    mepo - Robert Cornhole invented it: He was so careful about the roles he chose, it saddens me that he has no control over his own mythology now, essentially it's owned by by Hollywood an... more »
    femaledwightschrute: The time he died was the first time I felt really sad that an actor passed away. Maybe it was because he was my age, or I had a big crush on him ever... more »
  • #fallenstars

    Remembering Heath Ledger: Friends & Colleagues Speak

    It's been a year since Heath Ledger died, but many of his friends and colleagues have never spoken publicly about the beloved actor. Until now. Entertainment Weekly has the scoop: More »
  • #snapjudgment

    Ricky Martin: Gray All Over