I think it was a slow, gradual letting go of life after he and Michelle broke up. And I do wonder if playing the Joker might have had something to do with their breakup. Heath was perhaps too sensitive an individual to get caught up in the profound darkness of a character like the Joker. It was like a moth attracted to, but getting too close to the flame. He couldn't find his way back and when Michelle walked out with Matilda, he started a slow spiral down. He was desperate for sleep and got lackadasical about his own well-being. You can see how unkempt and dejected he looked in those few months leading up to his death. He was lost to himself. I have heard that he was a very stubborn individual and I would suspect that those close to him tried to help but if he didn't want help, it was a waste of time.

I don't think he intentionally decided to end his life. I just think that the circumstances led him to the edge and he rolled off before anyone could catch him. A horrible loss for those who loved him, especially little Matilda and for those of us who thought the world of him as an actor at the top of his game. Rest in peace, Heath. We know you would never have intentionally left Matilda. You just got caught up in something that swallowed you up. We miss you so very, very much.

May you Rest In Peace surrounded by all the other beautiful angels up there Heath Ledger, you beautiful, beautiful soul and man.

Anyone who says they will not see this movie in order to honor him sounds just as idiotic as those who say the role killed him. Oscar is coming, and would still come if he was alive. The man was the movie. Brilliant. Everytime he is in the scene, you hold your breath with excitement waiting to see what he is going to say next. The mannerisms, the emotions, the voice...PLEASE HONOR HIM WITH MULTIPLE VIEWINGS OF THIS ARTISTS GREATEST WORK! Bless.

Here's my logical explanation about Heath's death.

My theory is; He took the Ambien to get to sleep, woke up a few hours later and had forgotten prior usuage of it, because that's what Ambien makes you think so he took some anti-depressants to get back to sleep and mixing these drowsiness drugs together is fatal and he's obviously slipped into cardiac arrest after that and sadly died.

I don't believe it was the Joker that killed him. I believe that role added to his stress and anxiety and insomnia tenfold, however I do believe he was having many problems and battling with personal demons before The Dark Knight had even begun. I feel ever since his split from Michelle Williams, was when he began his downfall and taking on big commitments like TDK, wasn't a bad move at all, it was possibly the most defining moment in history and he will forever be remembered as bringing to life that complex character in such a charasmatic and charming way.

I truly adored Heath and I will forever miss him. He was a true talent and hadn't even reached his peak yet. I feel The Dark Knight was the monumental moment in his career that will make him live on forever technically.
However had he lived consciously, it would have really rocketed him even more into such great heights that only people such as the great James Dean or Marlon Brando have ever reached. I have no doubts whatsoever about that.

He was truly a rare find.

You will be sorely missed Heath.

R.I.P

You were one of a kind.

he loved action and matilda i think he is up there smiling at the success your in our hearts heath :)/:( love you

It wasn't the Role that killed Heath Ledger, it was the mother of his child who did that. Out of respect for Him, I won't see the Movie.

I spent all this time writing a really long comment about how he died from a combination of six medications that all cause respiratory depression and the fact that he had a respiratory illness to begin with, rather than the unfounded and ignorant belief that he died from being afraid of the Joker. It was eloquently and respectfully written, spell-checked, and completely coherent and it would have been very difficult for anyone to argue with what I said at all. But unfortunately it was over 2,000 characters and you all won't ever see it unless you cared enough to e-mail me at the address listed as my ID name.

Basically, he died from an accidental pharmaceutical drug-overdose, most likely from being ignorant about the side-effects and drug interactions involved with the drugs he was using, whether or not they were for recreational or legitimate reasons. Chances are, they were a bit of both, but also no one doctor would prescribe all those because they would know it would eventually kill the patient. Ledger clearly didn't know this, there was no indication at all that he was suicidal according to any of his friends, colleagues, and relatives.

Then I talked about how he was a great actor and how Christian Bale is right about these people being rude and ignorant, and I connected that to this sick obsession over celebrities that is evidenced by people calling them by their first names when they have never met, talked to, or interacted in any way with them. It was all very well-written and not as rushed as this, but oh well. Basically, he was an incredibly talented, amazing actor who tore through the role of the Joker and owned it, and tragically died from being really ignorant about pharmaceuticals (aka being really stupid and taking too many drugs). His talent will be missed by this movie and comic book fan. He was the one who controlled the Joker, not the other way around, and that in itself is an amazing accomplishment.

i'm pretty sure that it wasn't accidental. heath ledger had previously said the role reminded him of A Clockwork Orange. he wasn't able to sleep at night because he got too into the role. the medicine he was prescribed was because he couldn't sleep. it got to him enough to drive him to suicide.

i think that the joker role took a toll on heath. I think he commited suicide i'm sorry i dont care if people get mad i'm just stating the fact

Anonymous Says:
"...and live alone in a little apartment to get ready for the role."
How many people do you think live in exactly this way?
I had to smile after reading.

I am looking forwad to watching the movie I am a huge Heath Ledger fan.

I think that people need to stop saying that Heath commited suicide partly for playing the Joker. Come on now lets let him rest in peace. I have to agree with Christian Bale. I think that it is rude for people to keep bringing this up. Heath has passed 6 months ago. Lets let him rest. Why not ask questions regarding Heath's performance. They even asked the same question on the View. Heath's costars should have only been asked questions about how it was on the set. The only person that would know what happend and if he got caught up in the role is not with us anymore. Lets let Heath Ledger rest in peace and stop blaming his performance as the joker as a result of his death please.

I LOVE Christian but I disagree. Method acting CAN go too far. He did make himself an insominac and live alone in a little apartment to get ready for the role.

SURE he had a great time BUT it took a toll on his body and then he needed pills for it and he by ACCIDENT took too many.

It's sad but it sounds like the truth. Just because someone had fun doing something like possible was the beginning domino in their death DOESN'T make it rude

After reading what Michael Cain , Christian Bale , Matt Lauer and others are saying about the film . This might be the blockbuster Movie of the summer!!!! I can't wait !!!

One of my favorite films is "10 Things I Hate About You." Fabulous movie! According to IMDB, the high school in "10 Things" is Stadium High in Tacoma, WA.

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS!!! I AM A BIG FAN OF BOTH!!!!!!!!! IT IS GOING TO BE SO SO GOOD! HE SHOULD WIN AN OSCAR!!!!!!! SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER OF THE YEAR FOR SURE!