Tag Archives: Matilda Ledger

Celebrity Updates: Ledger, Chapman, and Aiken

HEATH LEDGER Still no word on the claims made by uncles of the late Heath Ledger as to whether the movie star fathered a love child. And we probably will never know how much Ledger’s daughter Matilda gained financially when her young father’s will was honored. But what we do know now is what some Aussie’s are doing to keep Ledger’s legacy alive. Australians in Film just announced that it has established a scholarship in the late actor’s name to help wannabe Australian movie stars follow in their idol’s footsteps. According to organizers, the scholarship fund will be presented each … Continue reading →

Merry Matilda… Maybe

Looking at her bright smile you would never know that 2-year-old Matilda Rose Ledger has been handed a fate most of us can only pray never befalls our own children. The sweet-natured toddler is the daughter of actress Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger. Matilda’s name was splashed in the headlines a few weeks back when the actor’s will was made public. And just when that mini drama appeared to be fading from the front pages the little girl and her mom once again became fodder for the forums. Lately, Internet forums dedicated to celebrity offspring have been buzzing … Continue reading →

Michelle Williams Copes with Loss

Somehow, some way, actress Michelle Williams has avoided the paparazzi since returning to New York following the death of her ex-fiancé Heath Ledger. By all accounts she did not fly to Los Angeles this past weekend for Ledger’s private memorial and word has it she will not be in Perth, Australia for the actor’s burial either. (Then again, how does anyone really know what her plans are?) The one thing that is certain about Williams’ future is that she still has a movie role waiting for her when she is ready to go back to work. According to production staff … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger and Mary Kate Olsen More Than “Just Friends”

It’s no surprise that there are more questions than answers in the death of actor Heath Ledger. A housekeeper and a masseuse found the Oscar nominee’s lifeless body Tuesday afternoon in the bedroom of his Manhattan apartment. Since then a preliminary autopsy on Ledger’s body came back inconclusive and toxicology test results won’t be back for another week. Until then the world will go on speculating about what really killed the 28-year-old father. At this point it’s no secret that police found six types of prescription pills issued in Ledger’s name in his apartment following his death. According to police … Continue reading →

Reaction to Heath Ledger’s Death

Less than 24 hours after Heath Ledger’s body was found facedown at the foot of his bed with prescription sleeping pills nearby, the actor’s family, publicist, and even New York police are saying that there is no evidence that he may have committed suicide. An autopsy on Ledger’s body is scheduled to take place Wednesday morning, but the results (especially any related to toxicology tests) won’t likely be released for a while. In the meantime, Ledger’s parents, who live in the actor’s native Australia, broke their silence following the news that their 28-year-old son had died. Kim Ledger, Heath’s dad, … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger Dead at Age 28

Heath Ledger, the 2006 Academy Award nominee for his role in “Brokeback Mountain” has died in New York. He was 28. According to news reports, police were called to the actor’s Manhattan home a couple of hours ago after his housekeeper found Ledger’s unconscious body in a bedroom. Law enforcement officers say drugs may have been a factor, adding pills were found near Ledger’s body. Police say Ledger had an appointment for a massage at his apartment. After the housekeeper repeatedly knocked on Ledger’s bedroom door she opened it and reportedly found him unconscious. When she couldn’t wake him she … Continue reading →