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Let Them Mourn In Peace

Filed under: Australiastic > Heath Ledger

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Heath Ledger's family will arrive in New York City on Friday from Australia.

Out of respect for their privacy, we won't name the funeral home the service will take place in. It'd be nice if the media left his family alone on that day, but we don't think that will happen.

Ledger's ex, Michelle Williams, and daughter, Matilda, arrived at their Brooklyn home on Wednesday. They were greeted by hordes of paparazzi. So wrong.

We didn't use those pics. Nor did we use the pics of Ledger's body being taken out of his apartment.

And we won't use pics from outside the funeral parlor.

Hopefully others will follow suit.

[Image via WENN.]



1151 comments to “Let Them Mourn In Peace”

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  1. JG says – reply to this
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    It'll be a lot of attention for a drug addicted wierdo.

  2. kelly says – reply to this
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    you wont use these, but youll post other pics of other people, insult their children….

    i dont want you to post the pics here, or name the funeral home. but stop being a hypocrite…

  3. harry says – reply to this
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    it's about time that people stop speculating and dragging this poor guy's name through the mud.
    i have to agree with perez, his family should be left to mourn in peace. and the media, should respect that and stay away from the funeral.

  4. Neil says – reply to this
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    FIRSTTTTTTTTT

  5. Jules says – reply to this
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    its so sad to see how crazy the press is today. its not fair.

  6. TRUTHteller says – reply to this
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    Perez… its nice to know that you do… in fact… have a soul.

  7. CCCCCCCCCCCC says – reply to this
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    Thats nice of you Perez :) Norway loves youu.

  8. Amanda says – reply to this
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    THANK YOU PEREZ. Finally someone gives his family a little respect. What those "other" site are doing is disgusting…..streaming live from the funeral home and camping outside michelle's apt.

  9. maria says – reply to this
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    RIP Heath.

  10. j says – reply to this
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    thank you for your respect for the family, your a kind man..

  11. Sarah says – reply to this
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    Nice one Perez - set the standard, it IS wrong.

    Well done.

  12. G says – reply to this
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    Perez I don't care what they say about you… your alright kid.

  13. jess says – reply to this
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    heath we love you

  14. Natalie says – reply to this
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    Dear god, first?????

    Thanks for showing some class Perez. I knew you could do it.

  15. Rice says – reply to this
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    That is excellent, Perez! Let them mourn in peace.

  16. bob says – reply to this
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    leave a message

    www.rememberHeathLedger.com
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  17. Blue says – reply to this
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    Classy! Thanks–I was beginning to think there was no one out there with any decency

  18. Alexis says – reply to this
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    Good for you, Perez. I hope others follow your advice.

  19. Bells says – reply to this
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    That's nice of you, really :)

  20. kim says – reply to this
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    good for you perez

  21. lauren says – reply to this
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    good choice perez that is soooo wrong let them morn in peace.
    please.

  22. brainchild says – reply to this
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    Someone should get a list of the advertisers on John Gibson's show so that we can all send them emails and phone calls that we will not be buying their products if they advertise on Gibson's show. That is where the money comes from–and we all know if you hit them in the wallet–they'll beg for mercy and do our bidding.
    GO PEREZ GO!!!

  23. anon says – reply to this
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    thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

  24. Olive says – reply to this
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    commendable of you, perez.

  25. lming says – reply to this
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    Perez, I am so proud of you. I agree with should let this family grieve in private.

  26. me says – reply to this
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    BRAVO Perez! :)

  27. annonymous says – reply to this
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    Thats really nice of you perez!!
    r.i.p Heath Ledger you will be missed on and off the screen!

  28. ross (nyystadiuminsider.com) says – reply to this
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    Already know that Extra is having all of their crews at the event…

  29. Sam says – reply to this
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    Good for you!

  30. me says – reply to this
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    wow. thanks perez. I was feeling bad about that too and am so happy that you are rising above and realizing that this is such a dark time for this family, and not a chance for publicity. great move :)

  31. Aisling Kelly says – reply to this
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    RIP!

  32. Heather says – reply to this
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    I think that's the right thing to do…..the media attention on the family (especially michelle) is too much…..

  33. Jordan says – reply to this
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    I respect you for doing that Perez, you are so kind and thoughful.

  34. In Agreement! says – reply to this
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    WORD!

  35. Lisa says – reply to this
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    You're making the right choices. Thanks.

  36. Jnette says – reply to this
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    I am 110% behine your decison and hope all other follow suit…

  37. beth8881 says – reply to this
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    I heard that crazy pastor is going to picket his funeral cause he was in BBMtn. May he rest in peace.

  38. amanda says – reply to this
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    amazing and respectful choice perez, i appreciate that so much

  39. peaches says – reply to this
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    thank you perez for being one of the few outlets to show class and respect for the family during their time of grief. you gain major points in my book.

  40. mimi in mo says – reply to this
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    very thoughtful of you! it must be soo very hard for them now & the less craziness the better.

  41. jessica says – reply to this
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    that is very classy of you. you just secured me as a big fan!!

  42. Ami says – reply to this
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    thats really nice perez but doubt it will happen you know what there like anything to pay there bills r.i.p heath my heart goes out to the family

  43. Moi says – reply to this
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    Very respectful….

  44. f says – reply to this
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    Good decision, Perez.

  45. jamaica says – reply to this
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    hey perez:

    when britney dies, will you do the same for her. I love you!!!

  46. Shar says – reply to this
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    Thank you Perez, for not exploiting this family during this tragic time in their lives!!! R.I.P HEATH!!!!!!

  47. Michael says – reply to this
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    Proud of you Perez, stick to this. Don't publish shots as such. Also kudos on getting people to rally behind the takedown of Gibson.

  48. dedeee says – reply to this
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    well done, perez! nice to see you are being responsible. i'm proud of you, kid.

  49. jamaica says – reply to this
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    hey perez:

    just checking
    when britney dies, will you do the same for her. I love you!!!

  50. JEn says – reply to this
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    Thanks Perez, you've proven you're a true gentleman with a good heart. I respect your decision to not exploit the family during this tragic time. You Rock!!!

  51. H says – reply to this
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    Thanks Perez Im glad at least you are showing some respect for the situation. Keep up the good work!

  52. Mandilin99 says – reply to this
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    Perez, I commend you… He was too young and this is very tragic. May he rest in peace… Our thoughts go to his family.

  53. pat says – reply to this
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    I can not believe it still

  54. bri says – reply to this
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    good for you, people need to show some respect.

  55. paula says – reply to this
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    Wow Perez, thats so sweet of u, i didnt know u have a hearth ….

  56. cynthia says – reply to this
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    todavia no lo puedo creer..
    estoy tan mal..
    xq te tuviste q morir ahora?
    xq?

  57. Carolyn says – reply to this
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    SO glad to see you being respectful in this matter. I DO hope others will follow. Funerals should not be public even if the person lived a public life

  58. Marlen says – reply to this
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    Thanks for respecting the family right now and deciding not to show pix. Kudos and much respect.

  59. Jacqueline says – reply to this
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    Perez,

    I am glad to see that you will not use those photographs.

    Your canadian friend,

    Jacqueline

  60. i luv brit brit says – reply to this
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    how respectful of you perez!

  61. Concernd says – reply to this
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    I commend you on the respect you are giving Heath Ledger and his family, but why do you feel it is unacceptable to do this to him, and you were all over Anna Nicole Smith, how do you judge someones life? If this brittany you would not be doing this:( Thats sad….you should respect everyone

  62. bella says – reply to this
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    for once, im kind of proud of you perez

  63. April says – reply to this
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    Perez you are awesome

  64. J says – reply to this
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    Thank you - and I hope so, too.

  65. :( says – reply to this
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    :(

  66. Kash says – reply to this
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    Appreciate that SOMEONE takes respect for those in tragic situations. yAY for not using pics of the family in their time of mourning. Thanks Perez.

  67. laura says – reply to this
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    good job perez…..now maybe more will follow suit.

  68. CrystalHasAnOpinion says – reply to this
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    Perez, I really admire you for that. You can be such a meany, but you have respect, and that's what they need at this time.

  69. beachy says – reply to this
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    RIP, young man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

  70. French guy says – reply to this
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    Good initiative not to show the pics. RIP Heath

  71. Caroline says – reply to this
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    thank you perez for setting a good example!
    xo

    RIP heath

  72. Jamaica says – reply to this
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    hey perez

    when britney KILLS herself. will you do the same for her.

    I love you!!!
    From Kingston Jamaica
    Big up the Wolmer's High School for Girls.

  73. Laura says – reply to this
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    I am very impressed Perez… you do have a good soul and do not always benefit from others pain. Thank you

  74. Caroline says – reply to this
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    Perez, I have a new found respect for you. That is such a conscionable thing to do. I respect your journalistic intergrity. Bless you.

  75. Erin says – reply to this
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    good for you perez! you're a good guy.

  76. Eliza says – reply to this
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    I want to commend you for not showing any of those pictures. The media has become way to invasive. There really is no benefit to seeing pictures of people looking sad, we all know what grief looks and feels like. It's bad enough when someone close to you dies and you grieve in private; I cannot imagine what it must feel like to have people pushing cameras in your face and taking pictures of your most intimate pain for the world to see.

  77. way to go perez!!! says – reply to this
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    way to draw the line. that is great. i just walked by the funeral home in ny today on my way to appt and there are dozens of dirtbag paps. i love 'goss' as much as the next, but this situation if far from it and people need to draw the line at grief and devastation. its just plain wrong. i am hoping some new laws will be passed regarding invasion of person privacy.

    thanks for setting a good example.

  78. Jamie says – reply to this
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    For the first time, I'm very impressed with you, Perez. That's a classy move.

  79. oooh pickles says – reply to this
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    wow perez, im impressed …. seriously. lol.

  80. Angie says – reply to this
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    Thank you, Perez, for not capitalizing on their grief.

  81. liz says – reply to this
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    Perez,you are doing the right thing.