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How Did Heath Ledger Die?

Heath Ledger died of Acute combined drug intoxication on January 22, 2008, at age 28.

What was Heath Ledger's cause of death?

Heath Ledger fue encontrado inconsciente en su apartamento de Nueva York el 22 de enero de 2008. La causa de muerte fue intoxicación combinada accidental por drogas — una sobredosis accidental de seis medicamentos recetados. Tenía 28 años.

How old was Heath Ledger when they died?

Heath Ledger was 28 years old at the time of death.

When did Heath Ledger die?

Heath Ledger died on January 22, 2008.

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Heath Ledger Biography

Heath Ledger nació el 4 de abril de 1979 en Perth, Australia Occidental. Su actuación como el Joker en El Caballero Oscuro es ampliamente considerada como una de las más grandes de la historia del cine.

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Personal Life

Who are Heath Ledger's parents?

Kim Ledger, Sally Ledger Bell

Did Heath Ledger have siblings?

Yes — Kate Ledger.

Was Heath Ledger married?

Heath Ledger was never married.

Did Heath Ledger have children?

Heath Ledger had 1 child: Matilda Rose Ledger.

What religion was Heath Ledger?

Heath Ledger was None.

What was Heath Ledger's ethnicity?

Heath Ledger was of English, Irish heritage.

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Career Highlights

Movies

  • 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
  • The Patriot (2000)
  • A Knight's Tale (2001)
  • Brokeback Mountain (2005)
  • The Dark Knight (2008)
  • The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Awards

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor — The Dark Knight (posthumous)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Screen Actors Guild Award
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Facts About Heath Ledger

  • He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor posthumously for The Dark Knight
  • His Joker performance is widely considered one of the greatest in film history
  • He had trouble sleeping while preparing for the Joker role and was taking multiple medications
  • His daughter Matilda was just 2 years old when he died
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Heath Ledger Quotes

"I only do this because I'm having fun. The day I stop having fun, I'll just walk away."

"I feel like I'm wasting time if I repeat myself."

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Legacy

Heath Ledger ganó el Premio de la Academia al Mejor Actor de Reparto de forma póstuma por El Caballero Oscuro. Su interpretación del Joker redefinió el papel.

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Sources

📖 Wikipedia📖 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences📖 IMDb

Last verified: 2026-05-19