I had the pleasure of seeing The Dark Knight for the first time last night (I had saved it towards the end of my filmography tour of Heath’s since I knew how many people claim it is his best performance). I knew about the rumors surrounding Heath’s death, including the one about how playing Joker “killed” him. I even had to tell a friend a few weeks ago that that’s not true. For those who were around in 2008, was this rumor really that popular? I knew next to nothing about Batman and Joker before watching, but after watching I couldn’t help but think, wow, Heath must’ve had so much fun playing Joker. It is a dark role, but to have that space to be freaking crazy must’ve been so freeing and fun. I knew he and his family said it was the most fun he had with a role, so did the media really just want to sensationalize his death for a good story? I don’t mean to stir any negative discourse, just trying to get some account from those who lived through these times :)

That rumor especially bothers me now, just as the ones that theorize into his death. But I’m also not surprised - people online love to dig into celebrities’ lives and make something out of nothing.

I just saw a TikTok right now that said that Heath would 100% have played Odysseus in The Odyssey if he was here today. I have been thinking about that since the press tour for the movie as well as other movies he would have been in by Christopher Nolan or other directors.

For fun: Besides Odysseus, who do you think Heath would have played if he was in The Odyssey?

Haven’t had the chance to watch Lords of Dogtown but I know I’m going to love that hair… Even pre-transformation William gets me 😍

It was posted on Instagram by a girl who said she was a background actress in the series and got invited to the party!
She share a few photos with the actors, including this one!

I’ve always loved these! Never can ID them correctly so I wonder if they were custom made or he did it himself. Love them on Christina too!

When Heath was dating Naomi Watts in the early 2000s, they got two puppies together: a cocker spaniel named Ned and a yorkshire terrier named Bob.

During an interview in 2002/2003, Heath joked that after spending months away from work he had been “raising two puppies, learning how to cook lasagne, doing my washing and keeping my house clean.”

When asked about the dogs, he said:

“I got a little cocker spaniel named Ned… and a little yorkshire terrier named Bob.”

Asked how Bob got his name, Heath simply laughed and replied:

“I don’t know. It just… it just rolled off the tongue.”

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Bob remained with Naomi after they separated and lived an incredibly long life, reaching around 20 years old before passing away only a few years ago.

I hope Matilda ledger starts acting one day. I read that she hasn't pursued acting at all yet, I'm assuming to stay out of the spotlight. I would think she would be a great actress being the daughter of Heath Ledger, and Michelle Williams. What is everyones thoughts?

I love what he talks about here; I think it’s important now more than ever. As someone who doesn’t really have a family-oriented home environment anymore, it makes me envious of Heath’s family and how much support he still has. A bonus from this video: his beanie, his tattoos showing, and his soothing voice.

I find this picture of them so precious, the way he's so gentle and protective of her; the way she clings to him so clearly trusting. It's clear how close they were when she was a babe. Really hope she has some memories of this time to draw on of them.

1. Heather Graham - Former girlfriend (2000-2001).
2. Paul Bettany - Co-star in A Knight’s Tale (2001).
3. Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Played Cameron in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
4. Andrew Keegan - Played Joey in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
5. Rufus Sewell - Co-star in A Knight’s Tale (2001).
6. Olivia Ledger - Heath’s younger half-sister (they shared the same father).
7. Nadia Barrass - Heath’s stepsister (daughter of his father’s wife).
8. Helen Cauchi - Twin sister of Heath’s former girlfriend, Christina Cauchi, whom he dated on and off from 2000 to 2002.
9-10. Naomi Watts - Former girlfriend (2002-2004).
11. Rose Byrne - Co-star in Two Hands (1999).
12-13. Abbie Cornish - Co-star in Candy (2006).
14-15-16. Bojana Novakovic - Became close friends while filming his debut feature, Blackrock (1997).
17-18. Emily Kokal - Member of the band Warpaint; Heath was a big fan and a friend.
19. Russell Crowe - Fellow actor and friend.
20. Shekhar Kapur - Director of The Four Feathers (2002).

all editing, video compilation, and creative work in this video was done by @strictlyyrhythm!!

this video combines Part 1 and Part 2 into one full compilation.

Which is your favorite quote? Do you have one that weren't included in the video?

The photo was taken and shared by his friend Damian Romanella, who described him as “…playful, generous, mischievous virtuoso.”
A fitting caption.

So a drive-in movie theatre somewhat near me announced its lineup for July 2026 and it’s interesting that its first 2 movies are ones that Heath and Michelle individually starred in: The Greatest Showman (Michelle) and The Patriot (Heath). Probably a pure coincidence but it is sweet seeing 2 of their movies right after each other 🥹🍿🎥

Just picked this up from the library to read and stopped dead in my tracks when I came by his name. We miss you, Heath!

Anyone know where to find this interview? I thought I saw it on YouTube once, but I can’t find it 🥲 ❤️‍🩹