Feb 23 2009
Heath Ledger Wins Posthumous Oscar!
With his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight,” Heath Ledger masterfully portrayed a dangerously unpredictable criminal, worthy of Batman’s attention. However, his posthumous win at Sunday night’s Academy Awards presentation for “Best Supporting Actor” was anything but “unpredictable.”
The odds-on favorite to win the coveted statuette, comic book and film fans the world over cheered as Ledger’s name was announced as the winner during Sunday’s Oscar presentation, capping off what can only be described as an historic awards season for the actor, which includes top honors from The Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Accepting the award on Ledger’s behalf was his father, Kim Ledger, his mother, Sally, and sister, Kate.
“This is ever so humbling,” said Kim Ledger. “We want to thank the Academy for recognizing our son’s amazing work, Warner Brothers and Christopher Nolan in particular for allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy Joker character.”
“Tonight we are choosing to celebrate and be happy for what he has achieved,” said Sally Ledger.
“We proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful [daughter] Matilda,” said Kate Ledger.
source: MTV
7 Responses to “Heath Ledger Wins Posthumous Oscar!”
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Julia
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm1Reply to this comment.The greatest congratulations from Spain to the great labour and talent of Heath. He will smile from Heaven forever.
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miss.black
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2009 at 9:01 pm2Reply to this comment.That’s amazing! I knew it:) Congratulations for his familly! I agree with Julia - he will surely smile from Heaven;)
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Len Bourret
Posted: Feb 27th, 2009 at 10:25 pm3Reply to this comment.I knew Heath before he became famous, and before
“Brokeback Mountain”. As a gay person, who happens
to be disabled, I will never forget what Heath positively
did for the gay community. He was truly a friend to me,
constantly giving empowerment and encouragement,
while regularly keeping in contact with me–before and
after he became famous.Heath was considerate, generous, and kind. I always
keep him in my memory, and he will be my #1 hero
and star to infinity. I am moved that all those who
love Heath are choosing to celebrate and be happy
for his exceptional achievements.Heath has a bright and radiant star that continues to
glow with all of the love and warmth that has, and
continues to, come from him. May God bless Heath’s
beautiful daughter, Matilda, who is continually guided
and protected by Heath’s bright and radiant star of
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Abhishek Oza
Posted: Mar 12th, 2009 at 6:39 pm4Reply to this comment.Congratulations to Heath.
May his soul rest in heaven. -
ashley oleary
Posted: Mar 18th, 2009 at 5:26 pm5Reply to this comment.heath ledger was amazing he will be missed!!!
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Magalie Sobral
Posted: Apr 18th, 2009 at 7:20 pm6Reply to this comment.You had done a nice work with the joker, you deserve this oscar, we miss you so much, you will stay in our hearts forever.
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Christina
Posted: Apr 21st, 2009 at 6:29 pm7Reply to this comment.Heath was lovely <3
