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Helena Christensen: I Was on the Way to See Heath Ledger When I Heard He Died
Wednesday January 23, 2008

Helena Christensen
Helena Christensen attends the Montblanc VIP Charity Gala Press Conference held at the Hotel de Paris on November 14, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
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Model Helena Christensen, who has been linked romantically to Heath Ledger, tells Women's Wear Daily she was on the way to see the actor Tuesday when she heard the sad news.

"I was on my way over to pay him a visit when I found out. I had just left him a message and heard his voice on the machine..." she says.

"He was such a special and genuine person, so extraordinarily talented because he was so raw and honest with his feelings. He was so full of life, so electric ... This is immensely sad.

She tells the paper he was "a sweet, smart and talented young man and had many friends. My heart goes out to his family. I am just beyond sad at this point, and shocked...."

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