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
PEREZ- You are absolutely doing the right thing. A respectful journalist does exactly what you are doing. Congrats!
you won't name the funeral home, but FOX News already has.
WTF PEREZ. YOU HAD NOAMI FORMER ASSISTANT SAYING ALL THOSE HORRIBLE THINGS ABOUT HEATH THAT ARE NOT TRUE BUT YOU CANT PUT UP PICTURES? AND BRITNEY? YOU JOKE ABOUT HER DEATH. WHAT IF SHE DID DIE PEREZ, I'M SURE YOU WOULDN'T POST PICTURES FROM HER FUNERAL.
Wow, Perez is showing some class for once?
Bummer.
(Especially after he posted the picture of the two dead babies.)
Bravo!! I hope other do the same. I think (as much as I love the gossip pages) things have gotten out of hand.
This is a classy move for Perez. I glad to know even he draws a line here.
WHO CARES THAT THIS DRUGGIE IS DEAD!!!!
thank you for being so considerate, i hope others too will follow your lead
seeing the pics of his body leaving the apartment that were shown on british tv made me ill
this is a human bring not a piece of meat…
respect.
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R.I.P We will miss you.
His Family should be left alone on a occasion such as this, Respect..
But un foruntally we live in a cruel world.. Where Media will never let down not even for such unfortunate events such as this.
RIP HEATH.
I never ever thought I'd say this, but…thank you Perez. You're showing a lot of class.
RIP Heath.
Thank you for setting an example, P! Total class!
I respect you for that. R.I.P.
It is wild how crazy the press is, but it's because WE made them that way. If they couldn't make a million dollars on a single picture. THEY wouldn't be taking them. It is sad. I just feel horrible for his little daughter. And I definitly think FOX news should be reprimanded for the comments that were made on it's telecast. They were just disrespectful.
Good for you Perez….
The Westboro Baptist Church is already planning to boycott his funeral, so I hope the location isn't leaked.
thankyou perez that is very refreshing
what?!? next thing you know, you're gonna be all respectful toward britney! lol…jkjk, you're doing the right thing!
WHO CARES!????
why would they use a picture from a movie of his? you would think they would put photos of him that were a bit more personal not a character he played in a movie.
thanks perez…
someone gets it
Way to go Perez!!!
I am so glad to hear this. I tell you it made me sick to keep viewing the body being taking from the home. Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
perez, i think you are doing the right thing here! some people are giving alot of attention the fact you trash talk everyone else but you will show respect to ledger's family and michelle williams. i think you are showing what an honest, decent human being you can be here.
so back off bitches, and if you didn't enjoy reading perez bash the misfits of hollywood you wouldn't be here.
That's very sweet…congrats to you for having some courtesy.
Thanks so much for not using the pictures or naming the funeral home.
Great call on your part… I hope the others let his family and loved ones grive in private..IF anyone has lost a loved one, it a personal private matter, not a media circus…..
Maybe the Pap's could lighten up on several celebs and let them catch their breath, so they can breath……….
Thanks for respecting their loss. Heath's family needs to grive in peace.
Great call on your part… I hope the others let his family and loved ones grive in private..IF anyone has lost a loved one, it a personal private matter, not a media circus…..
Maybe the Pap's could lighten up on several celebs and let them catch their breath, so they can breath……….
HE WAS FUCKING UGLY ANYWAY….
Seriously the best thing you could, shows that theres still heart in you!!!
Thank you. I think that all the sites and news should just give them peace and when the final information is available - report it.
People always want to slam someone instead of dwelling on the fine things they have done.
My respect level for you has just shot way up. I hope other follow suit. It's disgusting what the Media is doing…It's unfair
I knew I loved yoou Perez!!!!
I think it's wonderful that you are respecting the privacy of the family. This is a private time not a movie premier. I hope others follow your lead.
poor michelle and matilda. it's horrible, they should be left alone. someone should do something. props to you perez for being respectful.
I am so proud of you, Perez!
Thank you, Perez!
It's about time you guys do something respectful. You are right, the family should be able to mourn in peace. Why are we so obsessed with celebrities? (I know, what am I doing on here right?!) Let his little girl have wonderful memories of her father, and let her grow to respect the man that he was. There is no reason we should tear him down. If he did overdose, well, lesson learned. If he died from something else, well, lesson also learned.
RIP Heath.
May Michelle and Matilda and your family always have wonderful memories of you.
Thank you thank you! I was feeling terrible about contributing to something so out of hand. Celeb gossip is a fun little guilty pleasure for me, but I get no pleasure out of supporting people who are terrorizing an innocent family. I now will be much more thoughtful about what sites I patronize.
thanks for starting the " no pics " thing… i can't even watch extra, entertainment ton, the insider .. all those shows due to stuff like this. When they talk about the really FUCKED up stars like brit and ugly ass wino they make it like its funny which to a point it is but like who the hell cares anymore. If wino died it would be a little sad but nothign like the death of heath. Im just so sick of all this shit .. they may be famous for doing something they love- acting, singing and so on.. but if they dont put themselves in the spotlight on purp. then leave them alone. And who cares if people are fucking gay… the stuff people still say is getting old- i hope that news guy gets fired or being so freaking holy and .. " its a sin" like no its not and you a sin for laughing at someone who died. sorry i had to get that out.. again . thanks for not being a dick too.
Good decision Perez! Don't listen to all of the criticism from everyone calling you a hypocrite. If they don't like your site, they don't have to read it. But seriously, this time, class move!
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Perez, this is so decent of you. thanks for setting the standard. The media are way to intrusive.
Kudos Perez. I congratulate you for your decision to not show the pics of Michelle and Matilda and for also respecting the whole family's privacy during this difficult time. When she is ready or if she is ever ready to speak that is the only time she should have any coverage.
I'm glad you have enough respect for him and his family to not do what other media groups are doing. They deserve privacy during such a difficult time.
He was an ACTOR people!! Get a grip!!! Let his family mourn the loss of a REAL PERSON to them..not some actor we know him as. I feel bad for his family but my life is not ruined. GET A GRIP!! This is why people hate Americans.
Good for you!!! Glad to see some common sense!
Now, could you make this a uni-lateral move and apply it to all of your pictures??!!
I am still repulsed by the dead baby pics!
This is why I stay on your site! You gotta know when to holde 'em, know when to fold 'em!
Thank you,Perez, for letting their family and friends mourn in peace. You are doing the right thing….
I have a lot of respect for your decision. Hopefully you'll make similar ones regarding other celebs and their kids.
Boring….Next post, Please!!!!
well that's refreshing. Good for you Perez.
Thank you for respecting them at this time. That shows volumes about how much you do care.
Re: Christina – Re: Christina –
YOU are a real piece of work Christina. Respect the dead.
Totally agree. Let the family and friends mourn in peace.
Perez,
I applaud you in respecting Heath's family during this very hard time. You are more man then many of tem out there trying to get the money shot of Michelle and Matilda mourning. Your respect of their privacy is helping a mother and daughter confront the biggest loss in their life. Take care and keep up the good work! RIP Heath, you will be missed dearly.
I'm proud of you Perez. You're doing the right thing!!
Good for you Perez. Ledger's family deserves privacy. I'm glad you won't be showing photos during this tough time for his family and friends. They deserve to have their peace during such a difficult time.
I am very impressed with you Perez - I've always loved ya, but especially now. You are being respectful and decent. I hope others follow your example, but they won't. Good job.
Thank you PEREZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever he may or may not have done to contribute to his death the respect is due to those left behind. Regaurdless of his popularity he was still….
a son, a father, & a beloved friend and lover to those left behind.
Leave those people alone to deal with the reality of this loss in peace.
From what I am seeing none of the blogs are going to post. But I wouldn't put it past John "No Respect for the Deceased" Gibson
You're a nice guy after all Perez
props to you for doing the right thing! my heart goes out to the family and friends of this amazingly talented man.
good boy, perez.
I commend you for that. His family and friends deserve to mourn him in peace.
At last!! Someone shows Heath some DIGNITY. Well done Perezhilton!!
Thank you, Perez, for being a good example. I sincerely hope that other sites will follow your lead. XOXOXO
That's totally respectful of you and I love it! I wish everyone would just remember their limits.
Keeping his family in my prayers.
Don't do drugs. Don't glamorize people who do. Jack Nicholson said he warned him. Good riddance.
It's pretty disgusting when one person gets so much attention for their death, even though they were a celebrity, when how many die everyday in Iraq (I'm talking about civilians).
What a fucked up culture we live in.
You people have got to stop canonizing HL. Why doesn't anyone ask **Naomi Watts** what a great guy he was??!!??!! Yeesh.
a million tears are not enough . this is so sad.
You have an incredible platform with your site, as you and I and millions are aware, and for you to step up like that in this case, is fantastic. I never leave comments but read your page everyday. I felt compelled this time to say thank you, and do hope that others follow suit.
It's nice to know you have your limits Perez! Good for you!
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thank you!
That's the truth!
You have to be dead before the gossip, romors , papz and sources let you be.
if it was britney spears you won't care even if they take a picture of her dead body. why didn't let you her in peace when she lost the custody of her children's.
Perez, I applaud you for not posting those types of photos! I too hope others follow suit. I was watching ET last night and when they showed a picture of Matilda and Michelle I was shocked. They are so intrusive, give them the privacy they deserve.
Good perez.. its about time you have a conscious
This almost makes up for your claim that you exclusively broke the news first. Almost.
ya we will see about that….and everyone needs to get of your nuts for pretending to be soooo considerate when it comes to mourning his death..yesterday you mocked John Travolta for it.
perez, i think youre a beautiful person for not posting those pictures. and for many other reasons. but as a huge heath fan..that means alot. so thank you.
Let's hope others will follow your example.
Perez, you can be a bitch sometimes, but this is the proof you are a good person.
All those photogs who are stalking the funeral home should be ashamed. Making money by snapping pictures of partying celebs is a whole different ballgame than taking pictures of people who just lost a loved one. How low can they go…. (obviously very low)
Kudos to you perez. I knew you had a heart!
Well done. It's about bloody time someone put respect before the story.
PEREZ, I APPLAUD YOU. Everyone should give Heath's family and friends the privacy they need. "clap clap" kudos to you Perez.
Next question:
How about next week a BLACKOUT on Britney? all week. PLEASE!!!! WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF HER!!!
Thanks sooo much for not posting such delicate & personal photos…you're a class act!
Such a sad tragedy. Perez, for once you are doing something good. I am glad you are not being like the rest of the media out there. Thank you!!
RIP Heath!
just give us the photos. that's what you do. that's what we want.
I'm so sick of the drug addict comments.
He had a little girl that will have to grow up without a daddy.
Have a heart people.
Thank you Perez for respecting his family. I respect this site for doing that.
Bravo Perez…this is absolutely the right thing to do!
That's so wonderful of you, and I hope that the rest of the people will follow suit!
Thank you for your respect for the deceased. All of the other websites and news channels that keep replaying the video of his body being taken out of his apartment and all I can think about is what his daughter will hear as she gets older. Unfortunately, she probably won't remember her father besides pictures and stories from others and that in itself is sad. Again thank you very much for being so much more respectful than the rest and letting his family grieve in peace.
Re: kelly – Yes
Thank you for not posting those pictures of divulging that information.
Good for you Perez. Thats high class.
Thank you for doing this. It is disgusting to turn on the television and see his ex and their daughter being swarmed by what I can only call voltures. I could not believe it when I turned on my t.v. and saw footage of his body being taken away in a body bag. This is a lost life, and EVERYONE should respect it.
Thank you.