Heath's Legacy

Filed under: Australiastic > Heath Ledger

Before Heath Ledger's untimely death earlier this year, the Australian actor was a partner and investor in a bar he planned to open in Brooklyn.

Well, now, the bar is going ahead as planned!

Heath's father, Kim, was convinced that Ledger would have wanted the bar to move forward. So, being the executor of his estate, he allowed the release of the funds his son had previously allocated for the project.

A Brooklyn boy until shortly before his passing, Heath's bar is located at the corner of Lorimer Street and Bedford Avenue in Greenpoint (Brooklyn), New York.

The new venue has a nautical theme and it is going to be called Five Leaves (after "Swan cigarette papers that tell you when there are just five left in a package").

It will be opened before the end of the year.

[Image via Buzz Foto.]

Posted: Jul 24, 2008 at 7:11 pm / Email this »

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ale says – reply to this

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yay
Hmmmm says – reply to this

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Swan cigs? Bet Heath was into semen and much more….
vic says – reply to this

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pook
dfdfd says – reply to this

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I'm over it he was just another druggie like Wino and so on
mered says – reply to this

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first?
katey says – reply to this

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yay (:
i will go
karen says – reply to this

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cool
Ryan says – reply to this

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Looks like my kind of bar.
Whoa says – reply to this

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I love the "porthole" doorway. Very Freudian.
ash says – reply to this

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First
jack says – reply to this

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FIRST CUM BAGS
Fuck says – reply to this

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Who in the hell, ingests those kind of drugs unless you are:
1. totally fucking STUPID or
2. have a death wish?

sorry no pity here.
fuck him and I hope he doesn't get the pity Oscar
hi says – reply to this

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Uhh… 15th? I miss Heath. Go brokeback mountain!
LeeLe says – reply to this

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I'm glad their going through with the bar. But the real question is, will Mary Kate be there opening night?
ack says – reply to this

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I cun drink mah self to death in praise o' Heef
goaty says – reply to this

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a bar…. that's his legacy? a bar? for someone who met his untimely demise due to substance abuse that seems crass. hey come on in to heath's bar, get fucked up and go home and die. stupid drunk assholes.
Tia says – reply to this

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I'm glad their going through with the bar. Now the real question is will Mary Kate be there opening night?
ale f says – reply to this

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yes!!! my comment waws first, imn ale
pffft says – reply to this

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The waitresses will all wear masseuse outfits.
nat says – reply to this

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Re: dfdfd – what the fuck? youre a dumb shit.
goaty says – reply to this

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oh yeah… cigs kill too, 'specially roll yer owns. what a wastoid he was. good thing for heath's orphan that spike jonz is a grown up.
hello says – reply to this

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aw thats very nice sounds like it will be a good place its a nice idea.

ps. shut up. he was not a druggie cum bag etc etc etc…

realise how NO ONE said anything bad about him before he died???

pps LMAO *jack says – FIRST CUM BAGS * haha loser.
wordt says – reply to this

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"Five Leaves" probably also refers to an album by Nick Drake "Five Leaves Left", also referring to the cigarette papers. Apparently Heath was a big fan and made a video about Drake (who also died in his twenties of a drug overdose).
Miche says – reply to this

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awesome.
gucci says – reply to this

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just what we need here in willy burg, another hipster joint "dive"
sKern says – reply to this

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What a legacy! Drunk driving arrests and alcohol-related accidents and violence, liver cancer, and lord knows what all.
Eweli says – reply to this

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I used to live RIGHT THERE! oh man,i miss Greenpoint…..Now im in Stockholm Sweden… ahg
ken says – reply to this

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load of crap is what this is. People will do anythign to make money even use a dead man. SAD
K8T says – reply to this

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They should name it "Heath Bar." Ha! Get it? Like the candy bar?
ken says – reply to this

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Re: K8T – now that is FUNNY!
drea says – reply to this

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Maybe Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg are silent investors.
asdas says – reply to this

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Re: Eweli – I'd rather live in Sweden personally.
goaty says – reply to this

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Re: K8T – "heath bar" that's fuckin funny, really, way better than "5 leaves" or my suggestions, "respiratory failure" and "cardiac arrest".
heath bar… funny
laure says – reply to this

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oh hey! i looked at the apartment upstairs. good thing i decided against it… i bet this bar will be successful (read: LOUD). RIP heath and long live williamsburg!
nip says – reply to this

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I hate these fucking double standards he was just another pillhead aka another drug addict yet everyones all on his nuts. HELLO he had a fucking kid he left behind fuck that, idolize someone who has/had their shit together.
Shi says – reply to this

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Good Idea.

Heath and Michelle and other celebrities love NY because the residents treat you just like anybody else..the treat you like regular people. I like brooklyn…very laid back…NY is the shyt
Your says – reply to this

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Great. One more reason for the trust fund hipsters to take over… just what we needed. If only we could have a few dozen out-of-place luxury condo buildings that tower over all of Williamsburg, we'd be Ok.

Oh wait, WE DO!
mel says – reply to this

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I hardly feel that is the reason for the name. Since Nick Drake was his favorite artist, as he previously said before passing, there is a nick drake album called "five leaves left". This may be the idea behind the name
shi says – reply to this

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Nip you dont know who has their SHYT together…y ou just know heaths problems because it was news…everyone has issues. With all of his problems no one ever disputed his love for his daughter Matilda.

People are "on his nuts" as you say because he was a talented actor…no one is looking to him as a role model they are just resecting his art.

If the requirement was having your "SHYT" to gether…we wouldnt have an entertainment industry at all!
TEAM says – reply to this

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ALL OF HEATHS ESTATE SHOULD ALL GO TO MATILDA LEDGER SHAME ON KIM!!!!!!!
HEATH WOULD HAVE WANTED IT THAT WAY…….
Jessa71793 says – reply to this

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I think it's good that they are continuing. I mean, it's good to finish something he would have wanted to continue anyway. Besides, I think I would visit.
leeny says – reply to this

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I wish they would name it Heath Bar.
AMO says – reply to this

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The papers tell you when you're about to run out; genius!
Anony says – reply to this

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#11's name is really Jack Off
nyrcn says – reply to this

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Uhm, it's WILLIAMSBURG, not Greenpoint. Asshat.
chubb says – reply to this

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maggi says – reply to this

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actually it is Greenpoint not Williamsburg .. the place used to be a hair salon and is right across from McCarren Park Williamsburg doesn't start til after the park
dee says – reply to this

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theres a lot of nasty comments here. hope accidental overdose doesnt happen to anyone in their family. like a lot of the greats that died simular to this like elvis, monroe, morrison. joplin, etc. heath like it or not was a really good actor, and a nice man. let him rest,…typical shitty people wanna drag people down cause of their own fuck'd up life . this shit will never end
Lala says – reply to this

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I doubt He would want a BAR built after he died! That's stupid!
Rebec says – reply to this

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You people are such hypocrites! Leave the poor guy alone, he's human, made mistakes and now he's dead. Have some compassion and get off your high horses!
ec says – reply to this

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that is williamsburg, not greenpoint. my friends at down by the hipster were the first to get it, so read correctly please.
Kat says – reply to this

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HEATH says – reply to this

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HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
HEATH BAR!
smegm says – reply to this

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This is only the beginning of Kim pissing away little Matilda's money.
st says – reply to this

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cool….. i can see this from my window, was wondering what was happing there
LIsa says – reply to this

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Heath was such a fuktard. I'm seconding someone who said they hope he doesn't get the pity Oscar–although I am sure he will. Stupid!!!! I'll make sure to never go to his bar. Retarded name after cigarettes. What is wrong with "Basic"??? hahahahahahah
m says – reply to this

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hey hipster, check your neighbourhoods……lorimer and bedford = 11222 = greenpoint
Elisa says – reply to this

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Re: smegm – why the fuck should the accident of his cum get any money? stupid.
KL says – reply to this

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fuck all you awful mean spirted people
KL says – reply to this

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yall are evil
RdSxGrl says – reply to this

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Re: pffft – not funny
Veron says – reply to this

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Re: dee – Bite me. "accidental overdose" is bullshit. He was playing with his prescriptions and totally out of it. Too bad he wasn't smart enough to know when to get help. "Accidental overdose" doesn't happen to unsuspecting/innocent victims. I have no pity for drug addicts. I only wish I had the time on my hands to be a drug addict, but I got to work or I don't eat. He was a spoiled baby-man.

Now if only I can get all my sisters to "accidently" overdose. That'd be fucking rad. Ha hahahahahaha Welfare trash!!!! Ha ha aha hahahah
truth says – reply to this

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sweett
Those says – reply to this

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Fucking enought about this dead asshole. He was a drug addict, left his girlfriend and child, was a subpar actor, and you cannonize this fucker. ENOUGH ALREADY!

Quit trying to suck his dick!!!
Gay Divorcee says – reply to this

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I think the bar should be called "Overdose." That way, when people inquire as to your weekend plans, you can respond, "I'm going to Overdose." Some will take pity or express concern, while others will ask to join you at Brooklyn's most somber happy-hour for one most final cocktail.
sure says – reply to this

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Yeah, that's what Matilda needs for her financial future,…a bar. Nice to know Kim is really thinking about Matilda's well-being. I'm sure Heath would've wanted it that way, putting the money into a bar, instead of a college fund for his own daughter. Sheesh!
Jordy says – reply to this

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Re: dfdfd – Don't you DARE compare Heath Ledger to that piece of trash. Granted yes, he did do drugs, but haven't most of us at one point in our life? He wasn't a fucking druggie like 'Wino' and he had so much more talent that that bitch will EVER have. Fuck you and your stupid Blake-lover.
Mhm says – reply to this

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Re: Fuck – Screw you, you piece of trash.
CHYEA says – reply to this

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Re: pffft – Fuck you you fucking heartless fuck.
Jenny says – reply to this

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I live in WillyB/Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY and will definitely visit. He knows that our area is the shit!!
MHM says – reply to this

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Re: nip – Fuck you, no one has their shit together these days. He over-dosed on PRESCRIPTION pills, by ACCIDENT. Have a heart!
Jenny says – reply to this

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Damn Perez..you have got some SERIOUSLY negative people that respond to your site..if it wasn't so sad it would be funny..
nut says – reply to this

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Re: Those – At least he had balls, unlike you balless boy!
#9 says – reply to this

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Very cool ~ but a waste of news on this blog because most of the kiddies who frequent your blog are too young to even get into bars.
Laupe says – reply to this

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Re: Veron – No, actually he WORKED for his money. It sounds like his parents didn't give him shit. Get the facts straight before you post, ignorant ass.
Jordy says – reply to this

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Re: LIsa – Fuck you, he deserves everything and you don't deserve shit.
FU says – reply to this

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Re: Elisa – You're the mistake we all wished never happened.
HAH says – reply to this

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Re: Gay Divorcee – Is your house called the 'Butt-Fucker Motel'? I hope that YOU overdose or that someone you love does, that way you can feel the pain that Heath's family is feeling. Get a heart, get a life, and get some sympthany!
Jenny says – reply to this

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Thats awesome. I will def check it out once its opened. Its a great location right on the border of Williamsburg where I grew up. Very cool neighborhood Perez u should def check it out next time you are in NY
no says – reply to this

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that's east williamsburg dork face.
Elisa says – reply to this

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Re: FU – I love you, too. Hugz?
krazihottkelli/bitchygrl says – reply to this

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{{{{{{{{{{{{ I luv buildingz that R zhaped like that }}}}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{{{{ I luv=g Heath more…}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{{{{ I mizz him }}}}}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{ batman zucked without him }}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Jenn says – reply to this

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Sweet. I live only 20 mins by bus from Bedford Ave. I am soooo going there a lot. That is a hippie area. Great place for that bar.
az says – reply to this

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I live in Williamsburg - close to bridge, the other side of Greenpoint, but thankfully not over one of the bars. The hipsters get so loud and obnoxious.

Williamsburg is tops in noise complaints only after the Lower East Side.
joey says – reply to this

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no, actually, it is greenpoint idiots. its north of the park. look it up before you look stupid next time.
ruffmama says – reply to this

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did anyone see James Van Pragh on the View talk about how Heath Ledger appeared to him? It was soooooooo creepy. My husband and Ihave a "password" so if one of us dies then the other is goig to seek out JVP and if he is able to say the password then we will know he is the real deal.
Farri says – reply to this

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Re: TEAM – How the hell do you know what Heath would have wanted?! Don't you think his father would know more about that than you would?!
krist says – reply to this

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that's not true. Lorimer st. and bedford ave. both run north/south! they never intersect
bea says – reply to this

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Not Greenpoint, it's Williamsburg, NY!!!!
oldfa says – reply to this

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PERFECT! No really, just PERFECT. Sigh……………..
Abby says – reply to this

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Some of you are sick fucks with your horrible comments. Despite what you think of Heath this man has a 2 year old daughter that will never know her father. People seem so "brave" behind their keyboards when you're really just insecure assholes. RIP Heath!
nana says – reply to this

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i live on this block and i'm extremely happy for the opening of this bar. the partners have been working so hard on this bar…they work day in and day out painting and and putting the place together-by hand. i wish them nothing but the best!
l says – reply to this

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brooklyn shouldn't be in parenthesis.. since brooklyn is the town. you dont say soho (new york) , ny or murry hill (new york), ny

lorimer and bedford are in hipster central williamsberg anyway.

Greenpoint locations are known by their alphabetized street names.

get it right miami vice!
PFOP says – reply to this

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Stacy says – reply to this

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Hey that's just blocks from where I live…neat!
thatg says – reply to this

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perhaps i'm mistaken but didnt heath live on broome street in soho, not brooklyn?
jenny says – reply to this

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Re: thatg –
When he passed, yes but he lived in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn with Michelle and Matilda.
Judit says – reply to this

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ugh… How can anyone rather live in New Yauuuk than in beautiful California. I live in California, by the way… ugh. New Yauuuuk. Ugh…
shs says – reply to this

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so his dad didnt know before the batman movie came out? right. now he knows that his dead son can turn a profit and boy will he make sure he gets that money. correct me if i am wrong, but wasnt there very little left to what ledger even had?

leave the man alone. it disgust me that even his dad is trying to cash in on his death. "this is what he would wanted" my ass. he would want his daughter taken care of like any dad that gives a shit, which is clearly not his.
amand says – reply to this

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Nick Drake famously did the whole "five leaves" left thing first. He was so talented too.
Also he killed himself - suffered from insomnia and depression.

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