Heath Ledger

Beyond a Joke - Dark Knight

17 Jul 2008

As the latest Batman adaptation arrives on the silver screen, Alan Bissett explores the colourful history and enduring appeal of the caped crusader’s arch nemesis, the Joker

Heath Ledger's will shock

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10 Mar 2008

Heath Ledger's family have promised to look after his ex-wife and daughter, after the late actor left them out of his will. The 'Brokeback Mountain' star - who died of an accidental drug overdose in January - left his entire estate to his parents and…

Michelle Williams' working fears

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19 Mar 2011

Michelle Williams knows being a working mother will be "difficult" for her daughter. The 'Blue Valentine' actress has five-year-old Matilda with late former partner Heath Ledger and though she aims to only work when the youngster is not at school…

Michelle Williams found no rules in Hollywood

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16 Jan 2011

Michelle Williams said there are "no limits and no rules" in Hollywood. The 'Blue Valentine' actress - who sought legal emancipation from her parents at 15 to make it easier to embark on an acting career - thought it would be easy to go off the…

Heath Ledger's co-star confidant

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7 Oct 2009

Heath Ledger used to confide his problems to Verne Troyer. The late actor - who died of an accidental drug overdose in January 2008 - bonded with his 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' co-star over dinner and amazed the 'Austin Powers' star with…

The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus

An enthralling morality tale

1 Oct 2009

Terry Gilliam has pulled a rabbit from his mad hat with his latest, a lively if flawed fantasy that looks set to reward him with one of his biggest hits. Notorious for having been interrupted by the death of Heath Ledger, the film only saw the light of…

Capturing the imagination: Terry Gilliam

Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam talks about The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus

20 Aug 2009

Terry Gilliam is without doubt a singularly gifted visionary and an irrepressibly maverick filmmaker. However, the 66-year-old American former Monty Python animator also appears to be cursed with dreadfully bad fortune. The debacle with the financiers…

Heath Ledger's Globe win

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12 Jan 2009

Heath Ledger was posthumously awarded a Golden Globe Award for his performance in 'The Dark Knight' yesterday evening (11.01.09). The Australian actor - who died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs last January, aged just 28 - won the…

Heath Ledger's Globe nomination

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11 Dec 2008

Heath Ledger has received a posthumous Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination. The actor, who died of an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January, is up for the prestigious accolade at the annual awards show - which is owned and…

Michelle Williams' Heath despair

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24 Nov 2008

Michelle Williams says things are "getting worse" following the death of her former fiance Heath Ledger in January. The 28-year-old star - who has a three-year-old daughter Matilda from her relationship with Heath - is finding it increasingly harder…

People's Choice Heath Ledger

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11 Nov 2008

Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Britney Spears and Rihanna have all been nominated for a People's Choice Award. The 35th annual ceremony - which will be held on January 7 - celebrates the previous year's favourite film, TV and music stars, and winners…

Heath Ledger's estate row

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1 Oct 2008

Heath Ledger's daughter could lose $12.5 million if a life insurance company wins its case. 'The Dark Knight' actor died of an accidental drug overdose in January this year, but Reliastar Life Insurance is investigating whether he committed…

Johnny Depp's Matilda money

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15 Aug 2008

Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law have donated their earnings from new movie 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus' to Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda. The actors - who replaced Heath following his death from an accidental prescription drugs…

Heath Ledger's bar tribute

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11 Aug 2008

Heath Ledger's father will open a bar in tribute to plans made by his late son. The 'Dark Knight' star was set to open 'BrightSide' in New York before he died of an accidental overdose, and his father Kim has donated money to finish the…

Heath Ledger case closed

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7 Aug 2008

The US Attorney's Office official investigation into Heath Ledger's death has been closed without any charges being filed. After Heath - who had a two-year-old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams - died of accidental prescription drugs…

Mary-Kate Olsen's Heath silence

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5 Aug 2008

Mary-Kate Olsen has reportedly refused to be interviewed by police about Heath Ledger's death. The 22-year-actress - who was a close friend of the late 'Brokeback Mountain' actor - is said to be rejecting federal investigators attempts to talk to…

The Dark Knight

31 Jul 2008

SUPERHERO/THRILLER (12A) 152min British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to Batman Begins, a well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie…

Family remember Heath Ledger

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15 Jul 2008

Heath Ledger's family attended the New York premiere of 'The Dark Knight' last night (14.07.08). Kim Ledger - the father of Heath, who died in January from an accidental prescription drugs overdose aged 28 - and his wife, Heath's stepmother, Ines…

Michelle Williams' Heath movie

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9 Jul 2008

Michelle Williams is making a movie about Heath Ledger so their two-year-old daughter can see what her dad was really like. The actress - who was left devastated when her former fiance was found dead in his apartment after an accidental drug overdose…

Heath Ledger's Dark tribute

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27 Jun 2008

Heath Ledger will receive a posthumous tribute at the end of 'The Dark Knight', it has been confirmed. The actor - who died aged just 28 of an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - plays Batman's villain The Joker in the movie and is…

Christian Bale's Heath anger

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14 Jun 2008

Christian Bale has dismissed claims Heath Ledger's death was caused by playing The Joker as "ridiculous". The actor - who stars opposite Heath in new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' - is adamant Heath's death from an accidental drugs overdose in…

Summer Film Special - Best of the rest

22 May 2008

The Incredible Hulk The big angry green killing machine gets another bite at the superhero film franchise cherry (after the box office disaster of Ang Lee’s Hulk). This version is adapted by the folk behind the X-Men films, directed by Louis Leterrier…

Heath Ledger's help warning

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15 Apr 2008

Heath Ledger was told to seek professional help for his personal problems while filming 'The Dark Knight'. The late Australian actor - who tragically died from an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - was reportedly warned he had become…

Heath Ledger love child claims

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31 Mar 2008

Heath Ledger may have fathered a secret love child with a married older woman. The 'Brokeback Mountain' actor - who was found dead in his New York apartment in January following an accidental drugs overdose - had an affair with the unnamed woman when…

Heath Ledger's movie farewell

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11 Mar 2008

Heath Ledger will appear in the film he was shooting before his death, director Terry Gilliam has revealed. The eccentric filmmaker confirmed the 'Brokeback Mountain' star - who tragically died from an accidental drugs overdose in January - makes the…