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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 a été retrouvé inconscient dans son appartement new-yorkais le 22 janvier 2008. La cause du décès était une intoxication médicamenteuse combinée accidentelle. Il avait 28 ans.

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 est né le 4 avril 1979 à Perth, Australie-Occidentale. Son interprétation du Joker dans The Dark Knight est largement considérée comme l'une des plus grandes de l'histoire du cinéma.

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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 a remporté à titre posthume l'Oscar du Meilleur Acteur dans un Second Rôle pour The Dark Knight. Son interprétation du Joker a redéfini le rôle.

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Sources

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

Last verified: 2026-05-19