Heath Ledger's co-stars remember caring father

It’s been five months since Heath Ledger passed away, and although the media wants a "dark story," co-stars say that just isn’t the man they knew. Speaking at Sunday’s press day for The Dark Knight, which opens July 18th, Gary Oldman reminisced about how during breaks in filming, Heath would "sit on the curbside …  laugh and talk about his daughter Matilda [Rose]." The actor added, "I thought he was just a beautiful kid. I thought he was justwonderful. I had a real affection for him."

Co-star Aaron Eckhart, who plays District Attorney Harvey Dent opposite Heath’s Joker, agreed, sharing, "Heath showed me pictures of [Matilda] … [he] would come in and say she did this and she did that."

Heath passed away from an accidental prescription pill overdose on January 22nd, 2008. Matilda, now 2 ½, is his daughter with actress Michelle Williams.

Source: People; Photo by Flynet.

Comments

Still so very very sad xx

- kate on June 30th, 2008

So sad! He obviously adored his baby girl! I think it just really sucks that he didn’t get to see her grow up…very unfortunate.

Btw, my birthday will now be kwown for years as the day heath ledger died. I guess it’ll be a reminder lol

- natasha on June 30th, 2008

He was one of my absolute favorite actors…I still feel sad to think he’s gone, and even sadder for Matilda to grow up without her wonderful dad.

- Lisa on June 30th, 2008

Here is one of the best tributes to his legacy I’ve come across so far: http://www.ubulu.com

- pete on June 30th, 2008

he is one of my favoite actors ever since he died people keep asking me if were related because we have the same last mane

- a on June 30th, 2008

I still can’t believe he’s gone as well. My heart still aches for Matilda. It’s so sad that she wont grow up not knowing who the real Heath was or what he was really about. But I’m sure their will be millions of people to tell her how much of a doting father he was to her

- manda on June 30th, 2008

ugh i always get saddened by this heartbreaking story. i wish the best for little Matilda!!!

- Natalie on June 30th, 2008

I do miss Heath, but we have his work to remember him by and Matilda. He probably watches over her from Heaven so they are still together in spirit.

- Silvermouse on July 1st, 2008

it never gets any easier hearing about heaths death….

one of my countries most talented people, a great dad and actor taken far too soon.

love ya mate, cant wait to see the new movie il bet u do us proud…

- Nicole on July 1st, 2008

we miss you, Heath. Great actor and great dad.

- sil on July 1st, 2008

Having lost my dad a month after my first birthday, I really relate to Matilda and of course Michelle to whom I wish a lot of strength. Both of them I wish happiness.

Hugs, KiKi

- kiki on July 1st, 2008

I just loved Heath, he was a great actor. Of course I didn’t know him, but he just seemed to adore that baby.
He looks so much like him, too.

It broke my heart when I heard the news, but I am sure much worse on Michelle and his family.

I love the quote from Gary Oldman (one of my faves) he summed it up perfectly…

My dad passed away when I was 16..it was hard and still is..but at least I remember him ;(

- Stephanie on July 1st, 2008

loved the movie, his best acting yet, tragic how it all ended.

- chad on October 27th, 2008