Lance Foxx's Journal

Heath Ledger (1979-2008)

On August 1, 2006, I made a LiveJournal post announcing Heath Ledger had landed the role of the Joker in the new Batman movie. I was excited. Just two days ago, I saw the first trailer.

Just a few minutes ago... I had just learned the talented 28 year old actor from Australia had died.

The cause of death is still being investigated, but at first glance, it would appear that it was an accidental overdose of sleeping medication. He had been complaining that he was not sleeping too well.

I'm just... I'm shocked. I really liked this guy. I remember his other movies. Those of you that don't know him from Brokeback Mountain probably remember him from the "We Will Rock You" movie, "A Knight's Tale." He was so young. He was as old as I am now, born in the same year. He also accepted roles the way I'd love to work in Hollywood, by only accepting what he wanted to do, not what granted him the biggest paycheck. He didn't sell out. He crafted his career carefully and I respected him a lot for that.

This is really tragic to me. This was more than just another celebraty death. I could really relate to this guy on a professional level... unbelivable.

Current Mood: sad

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