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01-23-2008, 02:35 PM
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In quotes: Heath Ledger tributes
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Tributes have been paid to actor Heath Ledger, who was found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday.
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Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his
short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him. </span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual who was extremely inspirational to many.
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Heath Ledger's father, Kim.</span>
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It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the
prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be
remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
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I adored him. I don't know how to compare his talent to others but he's
touched me deeply as a talent and it's a great loss - losing him at any
age would be a loss but it was pretty rough news. I was really shocked
by it. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">John Travolta
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I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his
life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are
with him and his family. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Mel Gibson
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What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Heath's family.
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<span style="font-size: x-small">Nicole Kidman
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I am shocked and very saddened by the news. I deeply respected Heath's
work and always admired his continuing development as an artist. My
thoughts are with his family and close friends. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Cate Blanchett
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I think Tennyson got it right in the poem when he described someone as
having died at a young age but burning the candles at both ends, and oh
what a beautiful flame he made, that was Heath, what a beautiful flame
he made and a great talent.
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<span style="font-size: x-small">My heart goes out to everyone in his family and my family. The saddest thing is his daughter whom he just loved
dearly.
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<span style="font-size: x-small">Larry Williams - ex-partner Michelle Williams' father.
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That's terrible. Drugs today... when we stopped taking drugs, they
started. It is just an epidemic. I am sorry to hear that. He was a
great talent. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Dennis Hopper
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It's really, really sad. I hope his family is okay. I wish them the best.
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Charlize Theron
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The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The
entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a
brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his
family and friends. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Warner Bros president Alan Horn and studio president Jeff Robinov.
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He made a decision about four years ago to stop being led by producers
and managers and to forge his own way. He started working with the most
interesting directors. He was so successful at breaking out of the teen
idol image. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Neil Armfield, who directed Ledger in his last Australian film, Candy.</span>
Source: (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7204267.stm)
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In quotes: Heath Ledger tributes
<span style="font-size: x-small">
Tributes have been paid to actor Heath Ledger, who was found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday.
</span>
<hr />
<span style="font-size: x-small">
<table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208">
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http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/v3/icons/video_text.gifLedger's life in film
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<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his
short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him. </span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual who was extremely inspirational to many.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif<br clear="all" />
Heath Ledger's father, Kim.</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the
prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be
remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
I adored him. I don't know how to compare his talent to others but he's
touched me deeply as a talent and it's a great loss - losing him at any
age would be a loss but it was pretty rough news. I was really shocked
by it. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">John Travolta
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his
life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are
with him and his family. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Mel Gibson
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<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Heath's family.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Nicole Kidman
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
I am shocked and very saddened by the news. I deeply respected Heath's
work and always admired his continuing development as an artist. My
thoughts are with his family and close friends. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Cate Blanchett
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
I think Tennyson got it right in the poem when he described someone as
having died at a young age but burning the candles at both ends, and oh
what a beautiful flame he made, that was Heath, what a beautiful flame
he made and a great talent.
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">My heart goes out to everyone in his family and my family. The saddest thing is his daughter whom he just loved
dearly.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Larry Williams - ex-partner Michelle Williams' father.
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
That's terrible. Drugs today... when we stopped taking drugs, they
started. It is just an epidemic. I am sorry to hear that. He was a
great talent. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Dennis Hopper
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
It's really, really sad. I hope his family is okay. I wish them the best.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"><br clear="all" />
Charlize Theron
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The
entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a
brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his
family and friends. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Warner Bros president Alan Horn and studio president Jeff Robinov.
</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small"> http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/66a.gif
He made a decision about four years ago to stop being led by producers
and managers and to forge his own way. He started working with the most
interesting directors. He was so successful at breaking out of the teen
idol image. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/99a.gif</span>
<span style="font-size: x-small">Neil Armfield, who directed Ledger in his last Australian film, Candy.</span>
Source: (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7204267.stm)