Obituary of Heath Ledger

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Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger (born April 4th, 1979 in Perth, Australia) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in a variety of movies including "10 Things I Hate About You". Heath died on January 22nd, 2008 and his death was reportedly because of an accidental drug overdose. He was 28 years old.

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Heath Ledger Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ledger, Heath
    • Common Name: Heath Ledger
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Perth, Australia
    • Birth Date: April 04, 1979
    • Age: 28 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Heathy
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: Australian
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Heath's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Heath Andrew Ledger
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Daughter(s):
      • Matilda Ledger

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 22 2008 at age 28
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (Accidental)

Category Tags:

Film ActorAustralian Born on April 4th Born in 1979 Died in 2008 Died at age 28 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature."

"Heath Ledger's life was filled with beauty, tragedy, and art. He will be missed, but his soul will live on. (V)"

"Heath Ledger's life may have been cut short, but his timeless talent and charisma continue to live on in the hearts of his fans and the impact he left on the film industry. (V)"

"Heath Ledger was a highly talented and versatile actor who received critical acclaim for his performances, unfortunately passing away at a young age. (V)"

Is Mr. Heath Ledger still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-06 00:43:05
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