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Let Them Mourn In Peace

Filed under: Australiastic > Heath Ledger

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.]

Posted: January 24, 2008 at 3:34 pm

1151 comments to “Let Them Mourn In Peace”

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JG says – reply to this

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

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FIRSTTTTTTTTT
Jules says – reply to this

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

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

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Thats nice of you Perez Norway loves youu.
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.
maria says – reply to this

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RIP Heath.
j says – reply to this

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

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Nice one Perez - set the standard, it IS wrong.

Well done.
G says – reply to this

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

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heath we love you
Natalie says – reply to this

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Dear god, first?????

Thanks for showing some class Perez. I knew you could do it.
Rice says – reply to this

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

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leave a message

www.rememberHeathLedger.com
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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
Alexis says – reply to this

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

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That's nice of you, really
kim says – reply to this

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good for you perez
lauren says – reply to this

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

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thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Olive says – reply to this

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commendable of you, perez.
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.
me says – reply to this

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BRAVO Perez!
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!
ross (nyystadiuminsider.com) says – reply to this

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Already know that Extra is having all of their crews at the event…
Sam says – reply to this

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Good for you!
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
Aisling Kelly says – reply to this

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RIP!
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…..
Jordan says – reply to this

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I respect you for doing that Perez, you are so kind and thoughful.
In Agreement! says – reply to this

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WORD!
Lisa says – reply to this

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

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

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

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

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Very respectful….
f says – reply to this

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Good decision, Perez.
jamaica says – reply to this

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hey perez:

when britney dies, will you do the same for her. I love you!!!
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!!!!!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!!!
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!
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.
pat says – reply to this

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I can not believe it still
bri says – reply to this

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

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

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

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how respectful of you perez!
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
bella says – reply to this

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for once, im kind of proud of you perez
April says – reply to this

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Perez you are awesome
J says – reply to this

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Thank you - and I hope so, too.
:( says – reply to this

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:(
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.
laura says – reply to this

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

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

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Good initiative not to show the pics. RIP Heath
Caroline says – reply to this

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thank you perez for setting a good example!
xo

RIP heath
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.
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
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.
Erin says – reply to this

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good for you perez! you're a good guy.
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.
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.
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.
oooh pickles says – reply to this

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wow perez, im impressed …. seriously. lol.
Angie says – reply to this

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

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

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Good for you Perez!
HerezPilton says – reply to this

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OH GIVE ME A BREAK! NOW YOU WANT TO SHOW RESPECT? YOU ARE SUCH A LOUSE PEREZ, IVE HAD WITH YOU. KHARMA WORKS IN WEIRD WAYS AND YOU ARE CERTAINLY PLAYING WITH FIRE. FROM DAY 1 YOU HAVE LIED, DISTORTED (IT WAS NEVER BREAKING NEWS TO YOU FAT ASS). YOU ARE DISGUSTING AND THIS GUY IS BOWING OUT FROM YOUR SITE. IM SICK OF THIS FUCKING SHIT.

I AM SO SICK OF SO-CALLED 'CELEBRITIES'. HEATH WAS THE REAL DEAL. TO BRITNEY, LINDSEY, GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU USELESS TWATS, YOU OFFER NOTHING TO THE WORLD EXCEPT CRABS AND HEAD LICE.

RIP HEATH. YOU WERE ALL CLASS!
Francesca says – reply to this

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I really appreciate you for saying this Perez.. they should have their privacy through this hard time…
dani says – reply to this

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This sucks… its so sad
chinye says – reply to this

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good call

i dont care for you, but love this page

kudos on this decision
nie says – reply to this

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good for you!!!!
Miss D_Licious says – reply to this

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So YOU have suddenly grown a heart Perez? LMAO
jakkie says – reply to this

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PEREZ WE RESPECT WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!!
ATLEAST SOMEONE HAS ENOUGH SENSE TO LEAVE THEM ALONE!

poor family!
GO PEREZ!!, you're even more awesome than I thought!
megan says – reply to this

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that's really respectful perez. well done, you are promoting a very good example! Rip Heath
Nic says – reply to this

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I have to agree with you and for once I am shocked you know where the line is…. Please let this family mourn in peace. I can't even imagine the grief they are feeling now.
BattyHo says – reply to this

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Thank heavens SOMEONE has a bit of respect! Though I think some of the articles you have linked mention the funeral home. I feel so much for the little girl and Michelle and I hope the press follows your lead in not photographing them at this time.
RIP
andrea says – reply to this

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You know Perez, I hope that you can use this same compassion towards Britney. It's so gross how you always claim she will kill herself or should just put herself out of that misery. Fucking hypocrite…
kat says – reply to this

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thats really nice of you Perez… I respect you
fanta says – reply to this

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so sad but a good thing to do =]
blah says – reply to this

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Yes, the media needs to leave the family alone. I live near the funeral home and it's a circus out there.
Ha ... sure. says – reply to this

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So now you actually care?

Yeah right, Perez.
michael says – reply to this

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good decision, perez.
pattycakes says – reply to this

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I hope you are being truthful, that would be a nice step in the right direction…
Roxanne says – reply to this

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This is just such an immense tragedy, on all levels. Thank you, Perez, for giving his family their space and respect.

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