Ledger's Death Is A Laughing Matter
Filed under: Australiastic > Heath Ledger
This is reprehensible!
Fox News Talk Network host John Gibson announced the sad and tragic death of actor Heath Ledger on Tuesday by mocking him and making light of his untimely passing.
Disgusting!
We've been on this creep's show before and we will boycott his show in the future, unless he issues an apology.
Here's a rundown of what happened:
"Playing an audio clip of the iconic quote, 'I wish I knew how to quit you' from Ledger’s gay romance movie Brokeback Mountain, Gibson disdainfully quipped, 'Well, he found out how to quit you.' Laughing, Gibson then played another clip from Brokeback Mountain in which Ledger said, 'We’re dead,' followed by his own, mocking 'We’re dead' before playing the clip again."
Gibson called Ledger a "weirdo" with a "serious drug problem" and suggested that Ledger killed himself because he had "a serious position in the (stock) market" or perhaps "watched the Clinton-Obama debate last night. I think he was an Edwards guy, cause he saw his Edwards guy was just completely irrelevant."
Click here to listen to the audio of John Gibson's shameful handling of Heath Ledger's death.
OneRepublic sings, "It's too late to apologize." But it's not!
Say you're sorry, John Gibson, or you're no different than hatemonger Fred Phelps.
Update: Feel free to email john.gibson@foxnews.com and let him directly know your thoughts!
You can also email his show at myword@foxnews.com and the network at yourcomments@foxnews.com.
And, if you wanna email the CEO of Fox News, his info is roger.ailes@foxnews.com.
I e-mailed him, the CEO, and the network telling them I will no longer be watching Fox News.
Stupid jerk.
Ledger wasn't an icon,…he wasn't a humanitarian, scholar, teacher, or even a role model,…he was just an average actor - no better or worse than you or I. He was just a guy, hooked on drugs (as is normal in his chosen profession) , divorced with a child, bounced in and out of relationships, with nothing to root him to ground on a daily basis. From everything I've read, he was probably a very sad and inwardly lonely person who was continually enabled by his "friends". So,…a guy who was working while sick made a few tactless remarks and/or misplaced attempts at humor, both toward Ledger and then by trying to segway them into comments about the stock market and a few politicos, - it's honestly no worse than what I read on this and other sites everyday by posters and site owners, alike. The problem I see is that in euloogizing someone, too often the exaggerating becomes overt lies. Honoring the dead is accomplished by respecting ALL the memories, the good AND the terrible,…both in the truth in which they were lived.
WHAT A PIG WELL JOHN I QUIT YOU!!!
BOYCOTT THIS ASSHOLE!!
LOOKS LIKE HEATH DIED ACCIDENTLY AND TO ALL THE ASSHOLES MOCKING HIM I HOPE YOUR FAMILY DOESNT GO THROUGH THIS WHEN YOU DIE
I find it funny that you would get upset about these comments. They are right up your alley. This is what you do to people on a daily basis. You mock people that are going through a rough time just because they are celebrities. You Perez are not different. You make fun at people for drug problems, body shapes, mental illnesses, anything and everything. Shame on you Perez and don't throw the first stone.
Seriously - It's time people start protesting in this country. I'm calling my cable company and having anything fox blocked. As a country - americans have seriously neglected the power of boycotting and protesting. We all despise Fox news and blogging about it just won't change anything. Not letting it into your home - that makes a difference.
i have wrote him and the comments one and told those bastards whats on my mind, he was fucking rude and i just wanna beat his ass, fucking crude asshole!
FIRST!!
I sent all 4 an email. I am absolutely disgusted. Absolutely terrible to lose such an incredible actor / human / son / father at such a young age. RIP Heath
Just wanted to include the email i wrote to this asshole.
Dear, it doesn't even matter who this is to.
YOU, FOX, and everyone else you let this sorry excuse for a human on air should be ashamed of yourself. You are now boycotted forever by whomever I can relay this message to. It all comes back, I hope you know that, Karma, let your #1 guy John Gibson know that.
I am baffled by how anyone stands behind this guy,.. can you explain yourself? your network? his actions? or probably not. You will probably stand behind this guy. Well, God be with you!
And by the way, a Democrat will win office!
xoxo
i just saw you on the morning show you did an awesome job bringing this prick's hateful antics up on live tv, you go girl.
WHAT A DISGUSTING PIECE OF SHIT—FIRE HIS ASS—HOW SAD TO BE SO HATEFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST HEARD!!!!! Unacceptable! It is DEFINITELY too late for apologies! TIME TO FLOOD THE IN-BOXES…
I emailed him— what a dick. Thanks for the email addresses Perez!
Perez… thought you might like to see what I just emailed to Fox:
Fox Network.
I am appalled by the comments John Gibson has made on the passing of Heath Ledger. What happened to unbiased delivery of news?
I'm not writing to defend Ledger's character, it's not my place. It's also not the place of Mr. Gibson to pass judgment on anyone. To belittle the tragic death of a son, father, a human being… it's despicable.
This terrible delivery of information has prompted me to not only get my news from a source other than Fox; but to advise my friends and family to do the same.
Shame on you.
Marci M.
hate mail has been sent!
you expect anything more from a fox news correspondant??? he is a fucking asshole.
DOUCHEBAG!
Let me get this STRAIGHT. It is not ok to mock nappy headed hoes and
you can not say beanners but it is ok to use GAY undertones to mock the dead! WTF… Gibson,you look like an old dutch woman with a bad roller set with a Frivolous Fawn rinse, Shit Ass!
I'm from Brazil and as I can see, you american people just love to make fun of someone's death. why is that, you guys?
Started by Perez, who posted that stupid photo with those stupid shallow women and sayin' that they were wearing sunglasses because of Heath's death.
Now this old disgusting man making jokes?
C'mon… You people from USA are sooooooooo ridiculous!! Here in Brazil we always say good things about an artist or anyone who dies.
That's why your country is so HATED!
Sad. Just freaking sad!!!
Pass this message on!! Ban fox news they have always been racist, anti gay, and very rude and mean! Ban them!! They are biased!!!! Ban them for Heath ledger at least! pass this on!
Well if you really want to make it count, BOYCOTT all advertisers on FOX NEWS
on John Gibson. Money talks people.
Come on people. He's a public figure. Everyone and their brother has said awful things about Bush, reprehensible things. Get over yourselves. Its entertainment, like you 'try' to do Perez. Feeling bad or hurting feelings never stopped you.
What a fucken Asshole! Figures it would come out of FOX NEWS!!!! He should be fired for such a thing like that!
I can't believe this! This is horrible. How can he say such a thing? Aren't news reports just suppose to report the news? He is no better then those people saying that they are going to protest at Ledger's funeral for his movie role. I think it's such a tradgic loss and I feel such a sadness for his family, friends, and his daughter.
Perez- Just saw you on the Morning Show- great job!!
not to mention that the right are responsible for the pervasive painkillers
and prescription sleep aids being rammed down our throats, that eventually
kill you. forget illegal drugs, the culture of depression and the supposed "cure"
pills are the real issue here, and isn't it interesting that one of their
pundits would have this reaction? ambien, zoloft…..keep popping them people. ultimately
they line the pockets of fox tv and their viewers. They own the drug companies….
Good riddance to "FAUX NEWS". No forced apology will fix what this asshole did. MSNBC from now on!
thanks for the email addresses. i emailed everyone of those people about the idiot (John Gibson). Thanks for getting the word out.
HE SHOULD BE FIRED.
I'M FROM ARGENTINA,BS AS..I LOVE THIS WEB PAGE ! PEREZ ROCKS ! JAJAJ..THIS GUY IS A JERK…HOW CAN HE SAY THAT BULLSHIT ???!! HE WAS A GREAT ACTOR AND FATHER OF A LOVELY CHILD…STUPID GUY…YOU'RE GONNA FIND STUPID AND IGNORANT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORL..IT DOESN'T MATTER WHTA NATIONALITY THEY 'RE !!! I REALLY SORRY FOR HIS DEATH…REST IN PEACE! GABRIELA LOBITO ..FROM BS AS , ARGENTINA
I know, but just banning fox news, can put them out of business!! Get fox of the air, ban their show. no viewers, no money!
EVERYONE WRITE IN!!!!! get his ass fired!
I think it's interesting that people are comparing what Perez says to what John Gibson says. First, while Perez can and does say things that are questionable, he DOES NOT take deaths and then mock them. Second, John Gibson is representing a NATIONAL news organization that many people in this country watch and take as for lack of a better word "gospel." It's no secret that Fox News is, and always will be, a bit Left Wing. What did we expect?
It is disgusting and reprehensible for Gibson to make those comments from a National news platform and for others to support those comments (i.e. Kieth Ablow on the Mike and Juliet show today with Perez.) Though he may not have said he agreed with the comments, he said that he supports John Gibson and probably Fox News.
Why is it that it's okay to be homophobic and make disrespectful comments about a dead young actor who, as it turns out, isn't even gay and not even a slap on wrist while Don Imus gets fired? I guess in our socieity it's okay to be hateful as long as it's hate that's supported by the general populace. It's disgusting.
You may think Perez is disgustging and makes hateful comments, but when it comes down to it, he's not racist or homophobic, he just has the guts to say what others won't. And you can bet that if Britney were to pass, Perez would be the first one to say that it was a tragedy and would never announce it with a joke.
What a fucking asshole..He has nothing better then to say this shit..Even if he apologyizes which I dought that he will never be forgivin for this…No bodys death is a laughing matter..
It's so sad to think that someone who didn't know Heath Ledger personally would have such a strong opinion. I think that John Gibson somehow thinks that he resembles Howard Stern but I'm not sure if Howard would even go that low especially when it comes to the death of a young loved actor. He thinks he's fucking awesome or something but I'm sure that anyone who heard this would be nothing but digusted with the things coming out of his fat mouth. So, fuck you John Gibson and I hope that there is someone out there who will thinks it's funny when you pass away! BITCH!!!!!
what a dick face fuck tard. that old dude is a fucking disrepectful prick
Now this is calling the kettle black! This is no more disguisting than the many things you have said Mario. I'm beginning to think that you are the one that is bipolar Mario. You are such a tool!
I dont even know who the hell JOhn Gibson is but he should FUCK OFF and DIE
I sent an email to Fox News telling them how disgusted I was.
This man needs to go.
thanks for giving us the email perez!
i just sent my email to the ceo guy, what a douche, gibson should be fired and sued for defamation of character
This is so disgusting!! I cannot believe this person could even mock about the passing of a person regardless it is about Heath Leger.
People should show a little more respect to the familay and loved ones, this is such a hard time for them, to accept what happened we just need to pray for his well being and for all the iunimaginable suppor t his loved ones need, this is so disgusting!!!
Boycott his show? He only had you on to show what an ass you are, comedy gold. I don't think he'll be begging to have you back on in the near future.So, Perez Hilton is angry at someone for making fun of someone else? Look in the mirror, you fat pos.
I emailed everyone on the list provided
Shamefull
He can go to hell, I am sure he already has 1 way tickets waiting….fucking wanker!!!
This jealous for that when he dies to no one is going to matter for him and I send my e-mail of claim.
I am completely disgusted. One day, I hope he gets the same respect. Fox should fire his ass.
this is the letter I wrote to all the emails perez provided
After listening to Fox News Talk Network host John Gibson I will NEVER listen or watch your shows again. I have watched your shows for many years now and I'll admit sometimes I do not agree with your hosts such as Bill O’Reilly but I appreciate he has his own opinions.
But NEVER and I mean NEVER have I ever been so disgusted by the way John Gibson described Heath Ledger's death. A human being DIED and FOX NEWS is making fun of the situation. WOW
Whoever allows John Gibson to speak on behalf of your network should be ashamed of themselves. Clearly Fox news does not care about children, such as 2 year old Matilda who just lost her father.
Even if John Gibson were to state an apology at this point what he has said cannot be taken back and will not be forgotten.
GILIPOLLAS!!! Theres anyone more simple like him. I'm sorry for people like him, living with those ideas…poor sad man!!!
Heath, we are missing you.
What a F**KING Jerk! How disgusting to mock a death! He should be ashamed! Boycott his ass!
i don't understand you, perez. why is it so bad to make fun of heath ledger? people die every damn day and nobody cares, but when it's someone famous and hott, suddennly it's a serious matter. heath ledger was only human, and he never did anything truly remarkable.
what a dick he is for saying all that he's the weirdo
Thanks for the contact information! I emailed the CEO and appreciate you providing the way to voice disgust with that disgusting jerk!
this guy is my hero. heath will BURN IN HELL!!!!!!!!
make sure you email foxnews….this man needs to be fired or atleast apologize!! EMAIL HIM!!
That is disgusting.
Wow…I wasn't even a rabid fan of Ledger's but that was too much for me. I actually sent that d*ck Gibson an email. (Never done that before!) But Jeez, here's a kid who may have had his problems, but he stayed well under the radar, didn't shoot his mouth off, and seemed to really be in it for the craft. And no matter what his issues, he was a hard worker, never put anyone in danger or cost the tax payers a cent ('ya listenin', Brit?), and seemed to be a devoted friend and father. Hate to point out the obvious, but Karma's a bitch, and Gibson may want to take care who he hurts–his friends and family may be next.
YOU'RE NO BETTER….YOU'RE SUCH A HATER TOO.
It's FOX "News" - so I am not surprised. I hope he gets fired over this.
EMAIL SENT, FUCK YOU FOX NEWS! How can they fucking call that Journalism??? HAVE SOME FUCKING RESPECT FOR THE DEAD
ISNT FAG BOY PEREZ JUST JUST TRYIN TO TAKE A SHOT AT FOXNEWS CUS LIBERALS HATE FOXNEWS? YOU SO TRANSPARENT. FAGO
well that's weird…because I think you were just making light of his death yesterday with the britney spears comment.
John is a rancid bitter old queen with and acid tongue which should be cut off for his comments. if he had no respect for Mr. Ledger himself, he should have some respect for the grieving family. Death isn't funny and it shouldnt be mocked. I emailed him and told him i hope someone mocks his death which can only come all too soon.
as i read this story, i couldn't believe how insensitive a person could be at such a tragic time for a child & his family. What a prick!!! I hope Fox News is proud of this asshole. Is he worth the salary they're paying him? Maybe he should knock on Heath Ledger's family home & recite what he said…fucking asshole….
Absolutely Disgusting! Apparently he has no respect for Heath or his family and friends. I don't even know what kind of human being is this heartless … he needs to get thrown off a cliff … because honestly I doubt anyone would care if he was gone. He's a fucking bastard! … and he can apologise all he wants … but it's going to fall on deaf ears … damage has been done.
I have always veared to a more conservative side, but as I get older I am more and more dissapointed at the ugliness I see on both sides. What he said is more than wrong. I will write that network and let them that is unacceptable. ESPN is also due for an apology due to hateful remarks from one of their folks. I am also tired of these so called "apologies". People say hateful and ugly things in the name of free speech.
no one will ever read this, so I don't care..I need to vent. These DOUCHES at Fox think their crap doesn't stink. It's why I hate most conservative "Christian" "Moral" idiots. Freaks like this guy write books about "Family" and then turn around and mock someone's death he doesn't even KNOW? Now, if this were say RUSH..with a giant VICODIN overdose, it would be different. I hope he has to apologize and wipe his ass with wood for the next month…moron.
well i hope when he dies, its a horrible death.
he should be ashamed and needs to get the shit beat outta him.
and i hope he does. hes horrible.
heath was an amazing person and actor. that man is just jealous.
end of story.
Horrible and distasteful yes. Exactly like the content of your website Perez. Haven't you got any more dead baby photos you can post, or are you waiting on Heath's autopsy photos so you can drool over those you sick fuck?
REPLY TO SHERRY #99 IM SURE YOU AND THE OTHER 3 PPL THAT WATCH MSNBC SHARE YOUR SAME FEELINGS LMAOOOOOOOOO NO WATCHES THAT STINKER OF A CHANNEL TOO FUNNNY
Well, aren't we just the pot calling the kettle black??? Go back through your blog from the first hours after his death and all the crappy speculations and criticism you left here. You're an ass!
That being said, John Gibson is a fucker and luckily it is only a fraction of this society that puts any value on what crap comes out of his mouth.
lighten up homos….sounds like a bunh of overly sensitive wussies
thanks for posting the email addys
hope they get flooded with hate mail! that shoudl pressure him to apologize for being a dick.
There is no excuse for the horrible comments he made. I hope he gets fired over this. Heath Ledger was a handsome, talented actor who was adored and respected by many. Heath will be missed. John Gibson, on the other hand is a nobody.
whatever…Heath got what he deserved…he was a loser drug addict that couldn't be happy being rich and famous….what a loser.
You know what ryhmes with class…..ASS.
John Gibson is a CLASSLESS ASS!!!!!!!!
People like him don't deserve a talk show if all they do is promote hate and bigotry.
look john gibsons an old little sad man and knows dat wen he decides to jump off a bridge and kill himself no1 is going to give a fukk.. Its not goin to bother anybody nor stop and feel sorry 4him..
instead everybody is going to laugh and dance on the old cunts grave!!
Hi Perez! That 'interview" was horrible! This is the email that I sent the show, network and CEO
"I am a fan of free speech but I have to say that I found all of John Gibson's comments rude and in HORRIBLE taste. This was someone's son, love, father…..not the butt of tasteless jokes. Heath was a wonderful actor and to take just the small part of an interview and mock his thought, is tacky."
I just wrote to every email you listed. Thanks Perez….I hope they get bombarded with email.
unbe freakin leavable! I can't believe that this sick old dude can diss Heath like this! I could not even finish watching it! AND I CANT BELIEVE THAT FOX SHOWED THIS!
john gibson is a LOOOSERRRRRRRRRRRRRR
wat a sad fuking prick
I HOPE U DIE A HORRIBAL TRAGIC DEATH U PIECE OF SHIT!!!
ugh. that man is just disgusting!
Where is your sense of outrage in making fun of premature babies and the parents who have to go through intense heartbreak?
Say you're sorry, Perez Hilton. You're no better than hatemonger Fred Phelps. Take a good long look at yourself.
What an ignorant pompous ass. TY for the email addy's. You can bet they are going to GREAT use. This dick needs to be rearranged.
Karma baby, Karma.
Your Fan in Can{ada}!
Fox did the same disgusting thing when Kurt Vonnegut Jr. passed away.
How disgusting.
GOOD JOB- WHO CARES - ANOTHER COKEHEAD DEAD
But it's alright when you do shit like this right you fucking cunt. The fucking hypocrisy is dripping here.
You can make sure I wrote to him.
What a fuckin disrespectful moron
What a fucking ASSHOLE!! I would LOVE to punch him in his fucking face.
WHAT A BUNCH OF WHINERS!!!!!! Perez bashes hate to people all day long! besides Heath's carbon footprint was the size of Rhode island…whine, whine, whine…protest, protest, protest. I'm now watch Fox for now on!
Mr. Gibson,
As if Fox “News” already isn’t biased, completely basing the show around how much you can juice up a story up to boost the ratings…you allow THIS garbage to come out of your mouth! How DARE you laugh at someone’s death! Didn’t your parents teach you ANY class, morals, or respect! Shame on you and your hateful remarks especially on someone you DIDN’T even know. You say a “weirdo” with a “serious drug problem.” Did you KNOW him personally? More importantly, the autopsy reports HAVENT EVEN CAME BACK YET!!!!!!!!!! There goes Fox “News” again juicing the story up based on RUMORS. Even if it does come back as a drug related death, who are you to judge?! This is just JUNK, just like Fox “News.” Way to by tacky and congratulations for doing anything and everything just to get people to watch this disgraceful mess of a show! By the way this makes me NOT want to watch this GARBAGE even more! I hope you enjoy looking at your pitiful face in the mirror after saying such disgusting things!
Why is everyone so upset about a JUNKIE offing himself?
If some homeless dude walking down the street dropped dead would it be tragic. Tragic death of homeless dude. News at 11. No because he was a famous JUNKIE everyone is sad. WHO CARES! A man bent on self destruction self destructed. Just like Brit Brit. Only Heath stayed home to do his drugs.
I sent this to each email addy:
How dare you allow such filth to be spread about such an iconic and influential young actor cut down in his prime????
What appears to be a talking corpse and/or mummy, your professional recliner, John Gibson, crossed over into immoral boudaries discussing the death of Heath Ledger. His so called 'word'– or moreover, cry for personal attention using the element of shock, ought to be cut from the air. He is a complete disgrace to the public, but most especially your station.
A public apology ought to be written to suppress the anticipated outrage. You'll have to find a way to cover your asses sooner or later once the the backlash of your actions begin to be felt.
As if Fox “News” already isn’t biased, completely basing the show around how much you can juice up a story up to boost the ratings…you allow THIS garbage to come out of your mouth! How DARE you laugh at someone’s death! Didn’t your parents teach you ANY class, morals, or respect! Shame on you and your hateful remarks especially on someone you DIDN’T even know. You say a “weirdo” with a “serious drug problem.” Did you KNOW him personally? More importantly, the autopsy reports HAVENT EVEN CAME BACK YET!!!!!!!!!! There goes Fox “News” again juicing the story up based on RUMORS. Even if it does come back as a drug related death, who are you to judge?! This is just JUNK, just like Fox “News.” Way to by tacky and congratulations for doing anything and everything just to get people to watch this disgraceful mess of a show! By the way this makes me NOT want to watch this GARBAGE even more! I hope you enjoy looking at your pitiful face in the mirror after saying such disgusting things!
You Perez fat tit suckers hate free speech!…you hate everything…you hate everybody except worthless druggie celebs who you worship like gods!
When people speak of having the "Freedom of Speech" they need to remember to exercise some tact.
I'm sick of seeing people who think it's acceptable to be completely nasty on the air when a celebrity dies and they have to throw their two cents in on it, sitting back with a smirk and their "know it all, better than thou" demeanor.
It's disgusting and stomach turning. My god, think about his family and his child they don't even know what happened yet to him and trying to make sense of it and come to terms with it and the ONLY thing they do know-that he died and yet this moron has already formed his opinions based on rumors while dragging his name in the mud.
Like cowards FOX won't even post up his "My Word" on Heath that he did so people can comment. I hope they fire the man and until they do something I won't be watching that channel anymore.
How dare you allow such filth to be spread about such an iconic and influential young actor cut down in his prime????
What appears to be a talking corpse and/or mummy, your professional recliner, John Gibson, crossed over into immoral boudaries discussing the death of Heath Ledger. His so called 'word'– or moreover, cry for personal attention using the element of shock, ought to be cut from the air. He is a complete disgrace to the public, but most especially your station.
A public apology ought to be written to suppress the anticipated outrage. You'll have to find a way to cover your asses sooner or later once the the backlash of your actions begin to be felt.
I just saw you on The Morning Show! Way to call John Gibson out!!! Now people will know what a disrespectful ass he is. I for once fully support something you said Perez.
Thank you for the email addresses. I made sure to send one to the CEO.
I know I sent an email.
In addition to Fox, email any advertiser you can think of that has commercials on Fox. Tell them you will not watch Fox or buy their products until Mr. Gibson issues an apology.