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HEATH LEDGER - MEMORIAL HELD FOR LEDGER

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Caption: Heath Ledger (Picture) DEAD Movie star HEATH LEDGER has been found dead in his New York apartment. The actor was declared dead by medics at his Broome Street, Soho apartment at 3.30pm on Tuesday (22Jan08), according to the New York Police Department. A police spokesperson reveals Ledger was discovered by his housekeeper, after he failed....

MEMORIAL HELD FOR LEDGER

Family and friends of Heath Ledger have paid tribute to the actor at a memorial service in his home town of Perth.

Tributes to the former Brokeback Mountain star have been coming in from across the world ever since his death at the age of 28 from an accidental overdose of different prescription medicines on January 22nd.

Over 500 people, including his former fiancée Michelle Williams, actress Cate Blanchett and Australian celebrities, were present at the service.

Ledger's father Kim said a private funeral would be held for his son as he appealed to the media to respect the family's privacy.

"The funeral will be very, very private and there will only be ten people there, immediate family and nobody else.

"It's a pretty sad time. We're finding it difficult to cope by ourselves, let alone cope with everybody around the world. Having said that, we do really appreciate the outpouring and the emotional support from all over the globe," he added.

A wake was then held at nearby Cottesloe Beach, which was one of Ledger's favourite spots for surfing. A memorial service was held for the actor in Los Angeles last week.


09 February 2008 12:18:38


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I am so sorry for heath´s family and friends...I have been feeling terrible since the day, he was found dead, and I am just a fan....Such a great mistake, that he died...It is almost inberable(?) to think of. I so wish, that someone could have helped him in other ways, than by giving him more pills to choose from. At least now he got a good long sleep...but I just feel like screaming: Wake up, Heath!!! You will allways be in my heart and dreams....Gitte







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