Ledger’s family makes sad sojourn to New York for their loved one’s funeral
By Stacey Silberman
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 1/24/08 – Actor, father, friend, brother and son Heath Ledger, is to have a New York funeral through the Frank E. Campbell funeral home, while Ledger’s bereaved family arrives from Perth, Australia to be by their son’s side and say good bye for the last time.
Ledger was found dead in his rented Soho apartment Tuesday afternoon by his masseuse and declared dead at 3:36 p.m. after paramedics tried to revive him. He was later taken to the morgue for autopsy, which is inconclusive at this time and requires further toxicology and tissue testing before cause of death can be determined.
General manager of Campbell’s George Amado said Thursday to the Associated Press, “The family doesn’t want us to give out any information.” Especially since Ledger found the media to be such a nuisance in his own life and had reportedly caused him some anxiety.
Not surprising as one anti-Gay church is on the lookout for the location so it can demonstrate at the proceedings.
Most of Ledger’s family first heard the news of their son and nephew’s death from the press.
Ledger has an uncle named Neil Bell who lives in California. Bell spoke to People and gave some grave details of Ledger’s death. “I heard about his death in the press, and I called his mother to find out what was happening, and even she didn’t know.” He added, “Heath’s father found out through the press…It’s a pretty devastating way to find out.”
Ledger’s immediate family still resides in Perth, where Ledger recently visited for the holidays, enjoying a little anonymity due to the lack of media presence, in and around his beloved hometown.
Ledger had actually written a thank you letter to the Australian media for leaving him alone while home for the holidays.
Perhaps two-year-old granddaughter Matilda will give Heath’s parents something to smile about as they bury their beloved 28-year-old son. Ex-fiance’ Michelle Williams, mother of Matilda, is also said to be devastated by the death. The couple met on set during the critically acclaimed film “Brokeback Mountain,” where the two acted as husband and wife.
28 responses so far ↓
1 AN X LOVER // Jan 24, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I MISS YOU ALREADY HEATH…..
2 North Colorado Friend // Jan 24, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Peace to you for eternity. You have left the world a better place.
3 Jody Joshua James // Jan 24, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Heaven now has a new beautiful angel in paradise and someday we will all be together with Heath……..Untill then I will watch all of your films that demonstrated your exceptional and flawless acting skills that no other actor could ever master. God bless Heath and Angelic comfort to all his loved ones.
4 R. Dobbs // Jan 25, 2008 at 12:33 am
Angels: Bear him through the night, to arms of love and land of light.
5 Stephanie // Jan 26, 2008 at 10:37 am
Being an old soul, you understood so much more than most. Its not easy to harbor the emotion and passion that comes along with such an inately deep understanding of the world and you’re surroundings. This world needs more like you, not less. We now have Matilda to continue on your souls beautiful journey to creating art, peace, love, & laughter. Thanks to you for all of your caring and giving. I am so sorry you had to leave entirely too early…watch us all from above please. You will forever be in my heart. Please rest peacefully.
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