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Michelle's Dad Speaks Out

Filed under: Australiastic > Heath Ledger

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Heath Ledger's family has released their statement on the actor's tragic death.

Now, Michelle Wiliams's father, Larry Williams, is speaking out as well.

He says:

"I think Tennyson got it right in the poem when he described someone as having died at a young age but burning the candles at both ends, and oh what a beautiful flame he made, that was Heath, what a beautiful flame he made and a great talent. My heart goes out to everyone in his family and my family. The saddest thing is his daughter whom he just loved dearly."

[Image via WENN.]



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  1. aj says – reply to this
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    so sad

  2. ryuuzaki says – reply to this
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    I MISS HEATH he is amazing I feel so sorry for his little girl :( ((

  3. Kymbillie says – reply to this
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    A beautiful discription of a very sad moment.

  4. julia says – reply to this
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    it is so sad :(

  5. Kay says – reply to this
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    Poor Michelle and Matilda. May he rest in piece

  6. Nadia says – reply to this
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    So sad.

  7. chip says – reply to this
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    may he rest in peace.

  8. liz says – reply to this
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    How tragic. I still can't beleive it!!!

  9. CORN says – reply to this
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    That is very sad. Too bad his daughter dissed on him at such a young age. Larry is a good and forgiving man.

  10. so sad says – reply to this
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    this is so horribly sad
    i cant believe this happened to him so young
    he will be missed

  11. michelle depp says – reply to this
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    This is such a beautiful picture & this is the way that he should be remembered… as a beautifully talented actor & a wonderful father!

  12. Devore says – reply to this
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    daddy williams was busted for some illegal shit, doubtful if he has anything to do with his daughter.

  13. studio54 says – reply to this
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    It is the sadness of the loss to his family and friends and all his unrealized potential, desperately tragic and utterly unnecessary….

  14. Jenn says – reply to this
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    So so VERY sad……..Poor lil girl, my heart goes out to his lil princess, LOve a fellow Aussie

  15. chelsi says – reply to this
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    Thats so sad, what a waste of talent. RIP Heath

  16. Jenn Bunny says – reply to this
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    Beautiful yet so sad…
    We lost an amazing soul in Heath and a wonderful talent.

  17. thomas says – reply to this
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    ha first
    but no seriously that is a very tragic and unexpected thing to happen

  18. j says – reply to this
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    my heart goes out to both families

  19. auntie liz says – reply to this
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    second?

  20. samantha says – reply to this
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    i just cant get over it, i didnt kno whim personally but am a big big fan, he seemed so normal and im so sorry about what has happened, my heart goes out to his family and daughter!

  21. i survived says – reply to this
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    MY DAD GOT MURDERED AND I SURVIVED!!
    mATILDA WILL 2! BOO HOO LIFE GOES ON

  22. FAWNA says – reply to this
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    SO BEAUTIFULLY SAID………………HEATH WAS DEARLY LOVED.

  23. J says – reply to this
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    It's not Tennyson, it's Edna St. Vincent Millay.

  24. Shabangbang says – reply to this
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    His poor little girl. Rest in peace Heath

  25. sarah says – reply to this
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    Media Blames Heath Ledger, Refuses to Examine Dangers of the Pharmaceuticals Found Beside His Body

    NewsTarget dot com

    What really killed Heath Ledger??????????????????
    Start asking the right questions PEREZ!!!!!!
    Big Pharma is killing us… this is no overdose, it is legal CHEMICAL TOXICITY
    Wake up !!

  26. c. says – reply to this
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    that wasn't tennyson, it was edna st. vincent millay.

  27. n says – reply to this
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    first!

  28. KOS says – reply to this
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    TERRIBLE… I wanna cry

  29. jj says – reply to this
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    sad sad sad

  30. maryslam says – reply to this
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    truly heart breaking.

  31. amy says – reply to this
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    Heartbreaking.

  32. Ruben says – reply to this
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    Dreadful… just dreadful.

  33. maryslam says – reply to this
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    heart breaking

  34. murrr123 says – reply to this
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    FIRst

  35. Hels says – reply to this
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    so sad

  36. rebecca says – reply to this
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    aw.

  37. michelle says – reply to this
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    what a nice, thoughtful statement.

  38. brin says – reply to this
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    this is sad. it sad for his daughter. and its sad for michelle i mean they just spilt in september, this has to be really hard on her

  39. shut your face! says – reply to this
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    Re: i survived – Bitter much???

  40. kiki says – reply to this
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    Oh, how sad. I just feel for them so much, I almost cried when I heard of Heath's death. What an unexpected tradgedy

  41. whatever says – reply to this
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    If he loved his daughter so much he would have gotten off the drugs, now look where he is… Such a fucking shame.

  42. WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT ON HER LIPS says – reply to this
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    GROSS TACKY TACKY TACKY TACKY

  43. bojangglez says – reply to this
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    my prayers go out for michelle. I can't imagine how she's feeling right now. I hope she and her daughter are okay.

  44. Erin says – reply to this
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    That poem he mentioned is one of my favorites.

    Heath Ledger truly was talented, one of my favorite actors.

  45. CanadianGirl says – reply to this
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    Meheart goes out to this sad story. My prayers are with his loved ones. Poor Matilda, she sure will miss her dad dearly! RIP our Aussie friend. You will be greatly missed, as you already are!

  46. Diana says – reply to this
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    It's really really sad. I can't even stop thinking about it. :(

  47. vane says – reply to this
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    this is so sad. God bless his soul and sooth his families and friends pain.

  48. jlove says – reply to this
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    I thought it was so sad when they were taking his body out and all you could see were people snapping pictures. The guy didn't want that kind of attention when he was alive, he should've been given the respect of not having that in his death. It's so sickening and sad. RIP Heath.

  49. mimi in mo says – reply to this
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    heartbreaking

  50. Me says – reply to this
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    His poor daughter.

  51. INDESPICABLE FAT FUCK! says – reply to this
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    GIVE THEM SOME PEACE PEREZ! HOW ABOUT IT? DUMBASS!

  52. rigoNINJA says – reply to this
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    :(

  53. hc says – reply to this
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    that's a beautiful way to put it. rest in peace, heath.

  54. peep says – reply to this
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    THis story is so depressing and sad. I have been a bit caught up in it all day. I want to move on and get some happy upbeat news in my head before I get really drained. I think it is just so sad- he didn't seem like a junkie or a jerk and I have a daughter his daughter's age. I couldn't imagine her growing up w/o her daddy.

  55. brandi says – reply to this
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    actually the poet is Edna St Vincent Millay, and the poem is:

    My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night-
    but ahh my friends and ohh my foes it gives a lovely light.

  56. brandi says – reply to this
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    actually the poet is Edna St Vincent Millay, and the poem is:

    My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night-
    but ahh my friends and ohh my foes it gives a lovely light.

  57. Fo' Shizzle says – reply to this
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    Like a candle in the wind………

  58. katy s says – reply to this
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    awww farrah will be sad.

  59. Dumb says – reply to this
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    *description*

  60. Edith says – reply to this
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    That is such a beautiful way to describe what was a super-talented but over-worked and tired young man! He and his talent will be missed terribly…RIP.

  61. Awilda says – reply to this
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    This was very nice of Michelle's dad. Heath was an obviously nice person who died early… Brit is lucky the same hasn't happened to her…

  62. DZ says – reply to this
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    Didnt respect or love his daughter enough to stay off drugs now did he…why is this sad……he had the same drug life style as Tom Sizemore….he just kept it under wraps better…..feel sorry for what……He dug his own grave!

  63. KBKO says – reply to this
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    Not an English major, nor intending to dis Mr. Williams, but wasn't that an Edna St. Vincent Millay poem?

  64. jamz says – reply to this
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    good night and sleep well handsome boy

  65. Brandy says – reply to this
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    This just breaks my heart.
    Because Heath Ledger wasn't just another pretty face-
    He wasn't just another shallow celebrity.
    He brought that special "something" to a film.
    He had spirit. He had…. HEART.
    Though I never even knew him
    I will miss him being on the planet.
    Rest in Peace…

  66. Jessy says – reply to this
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    Your candle burned out long before your legend ever will…….
    Heath will never be forgotten……

  67. Nyah says – reply to this
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    Re: INDESPICABLE FAT FUCK! – Ha ha! The prefix IN in front of despicable indicates that you think Perez is NOT despicable. You love Perez like everyone else does, natch!

  68. Karma says – reply to this
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    How poignant!

  69. bridget says – reply to this
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    thats an edna st vincent millay poem, not alfred lord tennyson. id probably consult an english text before i made a public statement and quoted a poet.

  70. sam says – reply to this
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    RIP heath.you will be missed.xxx

  71. Emily says – reply to this
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    Not to criticize the suffering, but it wasn't Tennyson. It was Edna St. VIncent Millay.
    "My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night. But oh my friends and oh my foes it gives a lovely light!" (from first fig)

  72. Lili says – reply to this
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    perfectly fitting to a tragic end

  73. Julia says – reply to this
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    My heart goes out to his family and his daughter..what a loss of an incredible human being REST IN PEACE..I am still in total awe

  74. b says – reply to this
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    Edna St. Vincent Millay: "My candle burns at both ends/ It may not last the night/ But ah my foes and oh my friends/ It gives a lovely light"

  75. mizdefied says – reply to this
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    shouldnt have been popping all those drugs..he might still be here for his kid. It was obviously just his time to go.. cant stop it when its your time tho.

  76. kanna says – reply to this
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    how sad. he will be missed…

  77. Lynn says – reply to this
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    terrible..i've been caught up in it all day too, couldn't think of anything else. he was such a great talent with a whole life ahead of him. my heart goes out to his daughter, his family and friends and michelle its so sad for her..

  78. joe simpson says – reply to this
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    Re: bridget – Go get laid you foul windbag.

  79. Lynn says – reply to this
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    terrible..i've been caught up in it all day too, couldn't think of anything else. he was such a great talent with a whole life ahead of him. my heart goes out to his daughter, his family and friends and michelle its so sad for her..
    he will never be forgotton.

    a sad dutch girl

  80. superman says – reply to this
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    Re: DZ – well said! My sentiments exactly…why do we need to feel all weepy and sad for 1. someone who probably wouldnt have given us the time of day 2. someone who abused some sorta drugs enough that it killed them.Didnt he read the warning labels???????? He shoulda known better!

  81. vegas says – reply to this
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    Re: brin – why do you think its so HARD on her?? She obviously didnt want him in her life anymore..she's showing respect attending his funeral.

  82. Michele says – reply to this
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    I'm still in shock! I can't believe Heath is gone. He was such a talented actor and so down to earth. My heart goes out to his family. The saddest thing is him leaving his little girl behind, Matilda Rose.

    And SHAME on all of the people who are saying bad things about Heath. That is so horrible. These people have no hearts at all.

    Everyone, please keep Heath and his family in your prayers.

    R.I.P. Heath Ledger
    You will be missed by so MANY!

  83. tony says – reply to this
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    Re: studio54 – yes it WAS unecessary…thats why they put warning labels on the bottles!!!duhhh

  84. Denise says – reply to this
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    It wasn't Tennyson, it was Edna St. Vicent Millay.

  85. Jen says – reply to this
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    I'm so sad about this. But..I wanna hear what Jakey has to say.

  86. prgirl says – reply to this
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    well said…

  87. ruby says – reply to this
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    It is a beautiful quote but unfortunately it wasn't Tennyson. It was written by Edna St. Vincent Millay…quite a apropos poet for the an actor most famous for his role as as a homosexual.

  88. James St James says – reply to this
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    It wasn't Tennyson. It was Edna St Vincent Millay in her poem "First Fig": "My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night, but ah my friends and ah my foes, what a lovely sight" or something to that effect

  89. IRC says – reply to this
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    AT LEAST HIS MOVIES WILL ALWAYS BE THERE, FOR HER DAUGHTER TO REMEBER HIM. SAD

  90. Jamii says – reply to this
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    Re: ryuuzaki

    Wen you think about it having to find out
    that your son has just passed away
    because of it being all over the News!
    i have more sympathy for Heath's Parents!
    i mean beleive me i feel really sorri for his little girl!
    but come on his parents are gunna feel it most!
    i mean she doesn't understand whats going on!
    Can you imagine the pain Heath's mother will being
    going through lossing her only son
    its devistating

  91. :(lauren says – reply to this
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    i miss him!WWWWAAAAAAAA:(

  92. Steve says – reply to this
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    really bad!

  93. rolcs. says –