Odd, yet sad news
Both strange and sad news comes my way today.
I found out last night on the 10 o'clock news that Heath Ledger died. I was shocked. I didn't see it coming. But it's not terribly surprising. I think I was just numb and dumbstruck when I first heard news of his death.
All day at work today, I was wondering when they would get the autopsy report. It came back this afternoon inconclusive. Test results are expected in about 10 - 14 days. By then, the coroner should know more about his mysterious death.
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I don't know why, but on the way to work this morning while thinking about Heath, I was reminded of the tragedy of John Lennon's death. He was murdered outside his apartment in New York in 1980. December it was. Still a cold and dreary time of year. Man... this sucks. John was such an inspiration to so many people. My god, even me. He made me want to rebel and say "f*&# you" to the corrupt government. He made me want to fight back. I thought it was terrible how our government treated him and Yoko Ono .. that was just awful. I can't imagine having to live the way they did, under secret surveillance (on top of constant media attention) and all that bullcrap. And they kept top secret files on the both of them! What a bunch of shit! Did they think he was a Commi, or better yet, a terrorist? ^_^ *shakes head* Stupid government spies. He was just trying to change the world...with peace and love.
♥
*blinks a few times* anyways....
John Lennon was an icon. Period.
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Heath Ledger was an up-and-coming Hollywood movie star. Well-respected. Well spoken, I'd say. Well groomed too, even if he was a little rough around the edges. ;) He was handsome, no doubt about it. I love how he performed in A Knight's Tale and 10 Things I Hate About You. He did a hauntingly well-performed role in Monster's Ball as Billy Bob Thornton's son. His character was at once seemingly lost, desperate, reckless and disgusting, yet in the end, when you finally understood him, it was so heartbreaking to see him commit suicide. I cried when I saw that. It killed me inside. I never got to see him in Brokeback Mountain, but I imagine it was pretty good, as the critics say. I desperately want to see his very last movie, Dark Knight, playing the part of The Joker. I saw the previews for it earlier and it was so effing great. Haunting, great, spectacular, awe-inspiring. I love how he portrays The Joker. I want to see it! :-) I'm sure hoping that this movie will be worth the wait and the money. I loved him. I loved how he portrayed so many different characters, and yet each one seemed unique and edgy. I don't know if I knew he was from Australia or not. I'm sure I did. I just don't think I re-realized this until after he died. He really tried to downplay his accent in his movies, and I think he did quite well. I wish I had the picture of him that our newspaper printed. It's such a good picture of Heath!
May he be forever remembered as a fun-loving, good-natured, down-to-earth "regular joe" type of guy. He wasn't your typical fussy Hollywood star, who always dressed in proper attire. May he forever be remembered as a man who loved his daughter Matilda.. who cherished her as any parent would with their own child. May he forever be remembered as a man who stood to prove himself as an atypical actor, not letting himself become type-cast as "the handsome young stud" character that, in all honesty, he really was in real life.. He really didn't seem to change once he became popular. In all honesty, he was just a regular guy, who happened to love acting, and had a consuming passion for the art. He was a well-loved guy. I can only grieve for his parents, who must be suffering terribly. I know Heath is in a good place; he is at peace now. Let him forever be remembered as an awe-inspiring person who shook up the world of acting, forever changing our expectations of such a huge star.. not being bound by conventional standards. He is, and forever will be, a star. Nothing can replace such a spectacular budding, bright young star that he is. He is forever in my mind's heart. This weighs heavily on the minds of all his fans. One can only hope that his autopsy findings reveal that his death was an accident.
Much love, light and healing to Heath, his fiance, his daughter, his parents and to all of his family and friends. We are with you through this tough transition. We have you in our thoughts & prayers.
:*(
(Yes, I actually cried typing that last bit.)
Such a young life.. gone, it's a waste.
May he forever rest in peace.
♥
I found out last night on the 10 o'clock news that Heath Ledger died. I was shocked. I didn't see it coming. But it's not terribly surprising. I think I was just numb and dumbstruck when I first heard news of his death.
All day at work today, I was wondering when they would get the autopsy report. It came back this afternoon inconclusive. Test results are expected in about 10 - 14 days. By then, the coroner should know more about his mysterious death.
[segue]
I don't know why, but on the way to work this morning while thinking about Heath, I was reminded of the tragedy of John Lennon's death. He was murdered outside his apartment in New York in 1980. December it was. Still a cold and dreary time of year. Man... this sucks. John was such an inspiration to so many people. My god, even me. He made me want to rebel and say "f*&# you" to the corrupt government. He made me want to fight back. I thought it was terrible how our government treated him and Yoko Ono .. that was just awful. I can't imagine having to live the way they did, under secret surveillance (on top of constant media attention) and all that bullcrap. And they kept top secret files on the both of them! What a bunch of shit! Did they think he was a Commi, or better yet, a terrorist? ^_^ *shakes head* Stupid government spies. He was just trying to change the world...with peace and love.
♥
*blinks a few times* anyways....
John Lennon was an icon. Period.
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Heath Ledger was an up-and-coming Hollywood movie star. Well-respected. Well spoken, I'd say. Well groomed too, even if he was a little rough around the edges. ;) He was handsome, no doubt about it. I love how he performed in A Knight's Tale and 10 Things I Hate About You. He did a hauntingly well-performed role in Monster's Ball as Billy Bob Thornton's son. His character was at once seemingly lost, desperate, reckless and disgusting, yet in the end, when you finally understood him, it was so heartbreaking to see him commit suicide. I cried when I saw that. It killed me inside. I never got to see him in Brokeback Mountain, but I imagine it was pretty good, as the critics say. I desperately want to see his very last movie, Dark Knight, playing the part of The Joker. I saw the previews for it earlier and it was so effing great. Haunting, great, spectacular, awe-inspiring. I love how he portrays The Joker. I want to see it! :-) I'm sure hoping that this movie will be worth the wait and the money. I loved him. I loved how he portrayed so many different characters, and yet each one seemed unique and edgy. I don't know if I knew he was from Australia or not. I'm sure I did. I just don't think I re-realized this until after he died. He really tried to downplay his accent in his movies, and I think he did quite well. I wish I had the picture of him that our newspaper printed. It's such a good picture of Heath!
May he be forever remembered as a fun-loving, good-natured, down-to-earth "regular joe" type of guy. He wasn't your typical fussy Hollywood star, who always dressed in proper attire. May he forever be remembered as a man who loved his daughter Matilda.. who cherished her as any parent would with their own child. May he forever be remembered as a man who stood to prove himself as an atypical actor, not letting himself become type-cast as "the handsome young stud" character that, in all honesty, he really was in real life.. He really didn't seem to change once he became popular. In all honesty, he was just a regular guy, who happened to love acting, and had a consuming passion for the art. He was a well-loved guy. I can only grieve for his parents, who must be suffering terribly. I know Heath is in a good place; he is at peace now. Let him forever be remembered as an awe-inspiring person who shook up the world of acting, forever changing our expectations of such a huge star.. not being bound by conventional standards. He is, and forever will be, a star. Nothing can replace such a spectacular budding, bright young star that he is. He is forever in my mind's heart. This weighs heavily on the minds of all his fans. One can only hope that his autopsy findings reveal that his death was an accident.
Much love, light and healing to Heath, his fiance, his daughter, his parents and to all of his family and friends. We are with you through this tough transition. We have you in our thoughts & prayers.
:*(
(Yes, I actually cried typing that last bit.)
Such a young life.. gone, it's a waste.
May he forever rest in peace.
♥