Ledger's Family Express Grief In Newspaper Tribute

Heath Ledger’s family have expressed their grief over their son’s tragic and untimely death in an Australian newspaper.

In a series of touching entries, Ledger’s father Kim, mother Sally and sister Kate all state their sincere love - not for a Hollywood actor - but for their “brother and son.”

His father Kim, who tragically  found out about his son’s sudden passing via the press, writes in the West Australian:

My beautiful boy, so loving, so talented, so independent, so caring, so young . . . no more chess games mate . . . this is it, couldn't beat you anyway!

My body aches for the sound of your voice, our chats, our laughs and our life and times together.

Your truly varied artistic skills, insatiable desire to improve and eclectic abilities set you apart from any other person on the planet . . . it had only just started for you ... and for us to further enjoy. We were one, in soul and commitment. Just . . . Father and Son. 

I will love you forever, Dad.


Special In So Many Ways - Heath Ledger poses during a photo-shoot in 2000.

His mother, who expressed her commitment to Ledger’s daughter he shares with ex fiancee Michelle Wiliams, wrote:

Our darling boy, special in so many ways to all of us. You knew you were so loved. You lived life with courage and daring and we are so grateful for the wonderful times we shared. We will be there for Matilda.

His older sister Kate, with whom Ledger was close with, wrote:

I can hardly breathe when I try to write this. We were the ultimate in soul mates. I feel both my heart and life have been torn apart. I loved our special talks, our daily chats from where ever you were in the world.

I especially loved all the precious time we spent together. We were so fortunate to have you as long as we did. You were so many things to so many people, but to me you were just my little brother.

There will never, ever be another "Heath" and I think that in itself is the greatest tragedy.

I will continue to talk with you everyday and love you just as if you were here. You will never leave my thoughts "Roast", ever. 


Tragic Loss - Heath Ledger makes his big screen debut in 10 Things I Hate About You.

The entry concludes with a message from their entire family: 

How do we describe our sudden and tragic loss? ... You were the most amazing individual "old soul" in a young man's body.

You so loved us, as we dearly loved you. As a close knit and very private family unit we have observed you so determined yet quietly travelling in your self-styled path in life, nothing would get in your way ... no mountain too tall, no river too wide.

You dreamed your dreams and lived them with passion and intelligent commitment. We have been privileged to accompany you on a ride through life that has simply been amazing and through it all, we have loved each other beyond imagination.

Your true legacy lives on in beautiful little Matilda, who will always remain in the greatest of care. Our hearts are broken.

Ledger's family will arrive in New York from Australia on Friday, a funeral director has confirmed. 

A service will take place at the Frank E. Campbell funeral home in N.Y., prior to a burial that will reportedly take place in Ledger's native Perth, Australia.