Sam talks about the tragic loss of young Actor, Heath Ledger

[lauraacg]

HEATH LEDGER♥

[melon172007]

I loved the contrast introduced in this video: self-reflection vs. playing with death, tradegy vs. life as a beautiful gift. Thank you.

Something about me that needs more attention: there are many things. Certainly the death of Heath Leger, an ASTOUNDING actor, has helped me to reflect on these many things in my own life.

May Heath, and all who love him and all who will ever love him, find peace.

[JACK33Yx]

I totally disagree with you saying that this was a waste of talent. It was not a waste and never will be, surely what he did was amazing and he has touched so many people around the world. It upsets me to ever imagain it being a waste of talent, your life is what you make it, and Heath lived his to the full and achieved so many goals.

Yes he overdosed and it was accidental, maybe you would be right if this WAS suicide but to say it is a waste is not true.

(:

[chambo1992]

RIGHT ON SISTERS

A Waste Like,Tupac,Heath Ledger!,FUCKIN DE=ISGRACE AND SAG

[MoyIsTheBeaner]

it is gonna be so hard to find another joker that is good as heath rip

[kema702]

he made such a good performance in the dark night rip heath

[charlottepoet]

i have a terrible habit of not paying as good of attention in the car!

[meep316]

Good video man. Brought up some good points. However, I disagree with you saying he was a "waste of talent". Sure, he likely would have given us amazing stuff had he not tragically passed. But you have to think in terms of what he was able to do while he was here. All the amazing performances he gave. Making us laugh, cry, think, our jaws drop. He was truly an inspiration to me and I'm sure alot of other people. He will live on through his movies, and we must cherish all that we have left of him

[dreamerjs]

Great insight as always!

[JesusitsElduderino]

Sam, you are once again a great inspiration! You're so right about taking such things as a chance to check where you are taking risks yourself. Never saw it that way. For me its eating really unhealthy nutrition, working way to long and hard, putting myself under to much pressure in my job, doing risky sports, not sleeping enough over long periods and maybe sometimes (I hope not often) my outlook on life... In any case, you gave me again something great to think about. Thank you so much!!!!

[nohollaback]

Heath Ledger was a fantastic actor and for anyone to say any different and to assume anything negative when we really didn't know him or what was going on in his life is ignorant hate and that's the thing making the world a terrible place.

He was such a talented man. Really, very talented. He was an actor's actor - very easy, natural, easy-going. I'll miss the man and his work.

You bring up fantastic points, Sam. Love always!

[CatholicCrusaders]

What is TRAGIC are all those women and children being murdered by butch homo Marines in IRAQ.There is nothing tragic about the death of a drug abusing, burnt out, second rate actor like Heath Ledger.The only reason you and the other sodomites see his death as a tragedy is because there is one less PRO SODOMITE in Hollywood, promoting your filthy abomination.

[Varamathynas]

atholic Crusaders, or whoever you claim yoru self to be, you really need to get off your soapbox and put down the mic, cause you really give the TRUE Christ-Like people out there a bad name. this is NOT Christ like behaviour at all...and I dont have to be a Christian to figure that one out. you will be one of the people who God says "GET AWAY FROM ME, I NEVER KNEW YOU!"..Just keep on going the route you are going...see you at The Judgement...

[dav9910]

Sam,

I just found you on youtube. Wow, you are so sincere in this video and it shows. I have struggled with ativan use, not abuse over the years and drink alcohol too often. I did not know you are a recovering alcoholic. How many years sober are you?

Keep up the cool vlogs!

David

[christiel70]

Sam you've been my laughter for the past few days. I've been reading your vlogs. I've laughed, cried, laughed some more especially about the Phelps man. My husband has had to deal with him more than once during funerals for some of his Marines. On this post..what am I dabbling with that I shouldn't?It seems I need a little more of one medicines to stay even. It's not the anti-d it's the other one that keeps me even from not getting too manic.I just typed that. You made me smile today.Thank you.

[SamHarrisCOM]

UPDATE: The NYC medical examiner's office has ruled that Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.

[audramuse]

You're so right Sam, There are a few things I must work on asap. Thanks so much for being such a thoughtful, kind, and understanding man.

[chona42]

Thanks for your video.True.When we hear about someone's death,it makes us reflect on our own lives.

[ktah26]

Sam Harris, you are one fine lookin man

[NOFEARNOLIMIT]

Heath Ledger said this in his last interview - "You also look at death differently...I feel good about dying now because I feel like I'm alive in her but at the same hand you don't wanna die because you wanna be around for the rest of her life..."

Did he kill himself or was it just an accident?

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[ebrown67]

I guess have to figure out how to be warmer in my apartment. I'm way to cold..I have a heater..I'm waiting for a friend who is coming over tonight to help me put plastic on the windows..I know I have to take care of this...I am blessed that I have a roof over my head..but I don't have to be this cold..Thanks for your video Sam. x

[Tboarder123]

How lovely that you want to hear back from us and what we can change about ourselfs to stop something from happening that could hurt someone, however I see 95 comments and you cant see them all. But Thank You because I have made a decison to stop something and hope I have the strenght to see it through.

[SamHarrisCOM]

Tboarder123, thanks, click "view all comments" below.

[griffmom]

I love this vid Sam! What a thoughtful way to respond to this tragedy. I loved him in A Knights Tale. I just fell in love with his vulnerability and "spark" such an amazing combination!! As a parent, I really thought more about my children and how devastating this loss must for Heath's family only to be amplified or multiplied by infinity because of the media and the fact it's all so public.

[052970]

His death reminds me how corrupted Big Pharma and the FDA are.....the "truth" is he died not from an "overdose" or accident..but from an adverse reaction from taking dangerous sleeping and anti-anxiety pills...over 100,000 people a year die from adverse reactions to legal drugs. Big Cover Up!!

[RenovatedLocksmith]

No way man. Someone drugged him and left the meds at his corpse.

[Kjazzinphx]

My partner is in chronic pain and overdosed twice when he was abusing his pain meds. Yesterday he had a real that-could-have-been-me moment.

[thursdayhooty]

so many shortcomings I need to act on...thanks for the warning Sam.

[wildbrain03]

You are so right, I am a recovering addict for almost ten years now, I think back on the times that ...but for the grace of God go I, that could have been me so many times. But, more than that, like you are saying, what are the more subtle ways I continue to put myself in jeopardy today?

[ninisin2005]

What kills me is that he'll never know how I feel. I'll never get the chance to thank him. Somewhere in my mind I'd like to think that maybe now he does know. Now that he is gone, he somehow has the ability to know how I feel and how he has affected others. I find your blogs very comforting. However, there is no way to cure the saddness. I'll just have to embrace it. Thank you.

~Henry

[ninisin2005]

I'd also like to mention the loss. Heath was such an inspiration to me. Honestly, Brokeback changed my life. I have never felt so affected by anything in my life. I think even my parents nasty divorce took a lesser toll on my being. What kills me is that all these feelings are built up inside me. Feelings for this person who I didn't even know, but had such an impact on me....

[ninisin2005]

Of course I do make some poor choices in my life. The fact that I haven't been caught behind the wheel after having a few is the one that stands out to me. You're right, a blink of the eye and it all can change.

~Henry

[Jadranko23]

Just to apologize as I did put one video response which doesn't belong here, by mistake. If there is chance please remove it, I can't. Thanks and sorry again.

R.I.P. Heath

[SamHarrisCOM]

Jadranko23, your video is very nice. Thanks for sharing!

[Jadranko23]

Thank you Michael! I'll put the whole interview soon. As for films - yes, I love those both movies, you mentioned. Both have fantastic cover music, too. Also, I believe that Heath possibly was much under pressure ever since he did his "role of the life" in Brokeback M. which he played fantastic!

[SamHarrisCOM]

What are your favorite movies of Heath's?

Other than Brokeback Mountain, I really loved "A Knight's Tale".

Michael

Sam's Web Guy

[KingPunde]

Is there anyone else that just can't stop thinking about his death? I can't, and I have only seen one of his movies, and didn't even think of him as one of my favourite actors, or even as a good actor, I just didn't care really. But the moment I heard about his death my heart stopped, reason unknown up until this point. Since, I just don't know why I can't stop thinking about it.

[chardonbabydoll]

Thanks Sam.. after reading through some of the posts here mine is nothing as severe.. but right now I "play with danger" with my own health. I walk past the company gym everyday and never stop in... i feel so disgusting... i think this is the push I needed! Tomorrow is the day!!

[msdragonfly1]

i hate to admit you are right. dang.

[lucidreyes]

Well said. How need check myself is on my drinking since my husband died 1 yr ago. He committed suicide, and I'm hoping that wasn't the case for Heath. Depression is a killer.

[Jadranko23]

This tragic death can really touch everybody's life and open many questions, all over again. Too many things are just wrong with this world today.

The part of one of Heath's last interview ( watch?v=E1-JFkQVGpQ ) tells more how he did feel lately.

I personally have the feeling I've lost someone I knew and I don't know why. R.I.P. Heath

[delsolarie]

As for 'flirting with death' - I don't go to the doctor unless I absolutely have to and by then I can barely breathe (have asthma). Haven't had a check-up in years. I realize how stupid I'm being but can't get past that anxiety of actually going (no idea where that anxiety comes from). I worry about going, I worry about not going.

[delsolarie]

Thank you for that. Well said and too true. I've surfing youtube to try and get this news to sink in and it's not. Every time I see a pic of his face it's shock all over again even though I keep reminding myself he's human and thousands die too soon each and every day.

[SamHarrisCOM]

makemarc, really?! Unfortunately, I'm in Boston, and he in Los Angeles. And who cares about me anyway?! This Friday Friday is going to be great though. I could never follow this one. :-)

Michael

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[VLPRESL]

ummm.... michael?? remember diann? new york? sam using I Chat? i was WAITING for that excuse! lol.-vicki

[VLPRESL]

ditto, makemarc!

[Tuxster3]

Sam, I was rooting for you from the beginning on "Star Search" when I was in high school.

Your "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was phenomenal!

However, as someone who already knew he was gay (and comfortable with it), I use to wonder, when is Sam going to come out of the closet?

My understanding is that it took you a while.

Anyway, looking at you, I could tell you were gay. I just wondered why you never came out at the time.

[Theatralisdiva]

It was Ambien. He didn't sleep but 2 hrs. a night while making the dark night.

[Elzy2008]

actually it wasnt at mary-kate olsons appartment, heath ledger was a gr8 man and he will go down in history as a legend! he was the best actor in america n he wasnt even american!

[laurae1]

does anyone know how to see the episodes of home and away with heath in them?

[drcabana]

Comments are coming and going so quickly here. Reminds me of OZ. Like my mother always said if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.

[SamHarrisCOM]

drcabana, again, only hate and idiots are deleted.

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[drcabana]

Good to know. Now if only we had a delete button in real life.The reason I watch Sam's vlogs is because he makes me happy.He is a ray of sunshine in this world of hate so I would hate to have to see negativity in the comments.Thanks for making this a safer place for all of us vlog people.:)

[SamHarrisCOM]

drcabana, it's very rare to see negative energy here. But I think talking about Fred will open a new can of worms. Literally.

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[tinyraskalG]

damn if he did finish that role its his last of him on film!

[tinyraskalG]

did heath ledger finish dark knight b4 he died? wat was his cause of death?

[drcabana]

I heard that he did finish it.

[rew3737]

Sam, I am not suicidal or anything, but I am ready for death. I don't like this world and we are gonna die in the end anyway. So I try to enjoy or be happy every day in little ways. I feel for Heath. I enjoyed his work. It makes me sad.

[SamHarrisCOM]

I have tried 3 times to post a reply to this - hoping this works. I am glad that you are trying to be happy in little ways- those are the ways that count. And the words I believe you sang (and rather well, i might add!) are words to live by - it's what gives us value:

"You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

We all need somebody to lean on."

Spread it around!

Sam

[sparkybennett]

Sam this is a great vlog. Hopefully something good can come of this loss.

Having children had a tremendous effect on me. I took alot more chances when I didn't have these wonderful beings to raise! I could afford to be cavalier before they arrived. Now not so much. That being said I still keep putting off that doctor's check up! thanks for the reminder!

[yayayoga]

It is not just mourning Heath. It is being sad about bad choices you cannot take back. And then it is examining your own choices with more reverence.

[sparkybennett]

well said yayayoga!

[SamHarrisCOM]

drcabana, we do not do anything to the comments. moseymama is always complaining about her comments not showing up, but ends up finding them. I trust you will do the same. If there is a technical issue, please contact YouTube. We do not censor unless it is violent or hate speech.

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[cwdmonroe]

Sam,

Thank you so much for your insight. You made me think about life, my life, and choices we make. I used to do my makeup in the car while driving on the way to work. I've stopped doing that a while ago but I know what you mean about about flirting with danger. Keep talking to us. You are beautiful.

Judy Gish

[Wings23]

brandon lee died at the same age only he was shot on set by a real bullet when they thought there was a dud in the gun!

[sparkybennett]

I had forgotten that Wings23, another senseless loss.

[SamHarrisCOM]

Mark -

Yes, I agree. As I said in the vlog - these are just the ones we hear about. There are so many. So many.

Sam

[SamHarrisCOM]

makemarc, you might appreciate the "Get Here" video we made. I linked it under "Video Responses". It looks like a collage. Enjoy.

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[drcabana]

My 17 yr old was devastated by this news.He is a big time movie lover and is very much anticipating seeing Heath's performance in The Dark Knight.We had a long talk about how you have to be very careful with any type of drug even OTC medicines and vitamins.Hopefully others will learn to be more careful because of Heath's tragic death.

[regamom3]

Thank you for your insights and celebration to life. Many jump in to judge, critize, and make nasty comments, you sir stopped and gave thanks to our existance. You are a remarkable person.

[yollam]

Somehow Ledger's passing affected me a lot more than Phoenix's. I don't know why - maybe because Ledger's performances affected me more. I always thought of Phoenix as an overrated lightweight, but Ledger's performances were so intense and real...

[AlleninSF2007]

Your Heath Ledger comments say more of you than him. In 1969 I worked with Liza Minnelli. How vulnerable, yet strong. Yet, completely different was Liza the entertainer. Sam Harris the Plush Room entertainer is so different from the You Tube images. Two stars you reach out for but can't touch. Now you talk to me. Are you still a star and do I care? Is knowing you like a friend more important? Interesting! I like you, a real cool guy.

Allen White

San Francisco, California

[Lexissogrody]

Thanks, Sam. I am not ever going to text in the car again! I have been sober for 3 months and my life has become transformed. AA has helped me so much. Do you still attend meetings? Can you tell me what your experience is with "the Pink cloud?" People tell me it won't last forever. I am trying to enjoy it while I can. I wish everyone could experience what the 12 step program has to offer. Loss of such a young life is heartbreaking, it reminds us how easy it would be for stuff to happen to us.JMS

[SamHarrisCOM]

Hey Everybody -

Thank you for all these comments. This is vlog world at it's best. We are touched by something and share what's going on - the things we get, learn, etc. A chance for introspection. Keep `em coming. These vlogs are mostly fun and ridiculous but this is necessary too.

Thanks -

Sam

[SamHarrisCOM]

KLgard1963 -

Hang in there. By simply sending out this message you are not alone. Now try making it less anonymous and call someone you know and see them. Make a plan. Take action. You're already doing - now just go further.

Sam

[Skiebler]

That is such a sad loss. I feel terrible for his friends and family and his so many fans. R.I.P Heath.

[uscdlee]

sam, as always, you prove yourself to be much deeper and more intelligent and self aware than most would give 'performers' credit for. you are sooooooo precious and appreciated. keep talking to us. thanks, cynthia

[judysweetfunny]

SamI am so upset today...I am depressed about personal matters....I really don't even know why I put your video on...why did I watch you today? Maybe God sent you to me...you really made me think,,I need to change so much..I am crying right now, and I am glad, maybe I will feel better, you always feel better after you let it out! thamks for opening my eyes to many things God bless You,,Judy xo

[MidgeDog]

However, whilst I really like your way of turning this tragedy around to make us look after ourselves much better (and I know I NEED to do that with overeating, under-exercising, not sleeping enough), I am a little annoyed that the assumption from most here is that he had a drug overdose, when there is no medical data to back that up. How about giving Heath the benefit of the doubt until we know differently - there are many, many other reasons that he may have been taken from us. RIP Heath x

[judysweetfunny]

Bravo MidgeDog

[MidgeDog]

Thanks Judy :)

[SamHarrisCOM]

You are right - however, all accounts are that it was an accidental overdose. No one is saying that he was on a drug rampage or that he tried to kill himself, but considering the prescription drugs that were found and the state in which he was found, the consensus is that he overdosed. Of course the facts will come. Thanks for your comments.

Sam

[MidgeDog]

Thanks Sam but I guess it's those accounts that bother me. It's all hearsay, gossip and assumptions. If you went to my sister's home you would find similar drugs, but we wouldn't assume that she had overdosed if she passed away. It annoys me how quickly the media, and consequently the public, assume the worst! This could be more personal for me being a proud Aussie and big Heath fan but surely the media's speculations should be taken with as much consideration as they have given Heath - none!

[052970]

adverse reactions to prescription medications is not talked about, why? Because Big Pharma controls the media. Notice the media talks about "overdose", "accidental" or "suicidal" but never mentions adverse reaction to prescription drugs. It amazes me, people still believe that if FDA approved = safe!

[sparkybennett]

good observation Midgedog, I have been thinking along the same lines.

I even read something that reported that Heath had pneumonia, which puts a different light on things.

[MidgeDog]

This Vlog made me cry Sam - being an Australian who has followed Heath's career since he was 16, and took on the first gay character in Aussie soaps in "Sweat", through to his Oscar nominated performance in Brokeback. He was an inspiring actor, always pushing his craft and boundaries. I have shed a tear for lovely Heath today, and his family, daughter, and the sad loss of another 30 years of a brilliant and inspiring career, which we have all lost.

[yayayoga]

I feel the sadness of the waste also. Some people said Heath may have taken too much sleep medication. He had been up 24/7 filming-jumped on a plane-filmed again the next day, etc. and just wanted to sleep!!! Lord, that does make me angry. What a waste no matter what the cause but literally overworking and not taking care of yourself ?! sigh Good lesson for all of us. September I started my health program and have continued, I was ignoring the obvious.  Anyway, prayers to Heath's family.

[anneminator]

Thank you Sam for this movie! It touched my heart! Thanks!

I loved Heath's smile! Rest in peace Heath Ledger!

[maryzangari]

Sam,

I just want to say thank you for making me realize that life is just to short for anything. Take care,

Mary Zangari

[Beachmama57]

I was so so shocked to hear of this yesterday! As you said, such talent and a little girl is fatherless. Very sad.

[caspersfilms]

the last few comments were posted by my friend who is still drunk from the night before. He was out celebrating Derby's victory against Sheffield Wednesday. They won on penalties. Very exciting! It's not an excuse, just an explanation for the outburst. Sorry about that. I recently saw Heath in the Dylan film and thought he was great. Have a good day.

[caspersfilms]

Sam, you are a prick. What makes you think anyone wants to hear your opinion on someone elses life, you knob.

[judysweetfunny]

caspersfilms.....you not only listen to Sam..you comment him three times....why is that?  actions speak louder than words

[caspersfilms]

because I love him.

[judysweetfunny]

If you love him...........why were you being such a ass?

[perrypearl]

Well,we do.

[caspersfilms]

For Chris'sakes, it breaks your fucking heart!????? Is this how to break your fucking heart????? Huh? A million tragedies out there, and it takes some incident like this to break your heart. 'What a waste of talent', more like what a waste of my fucking time!!!!!!

[caspersfilms]

Sam you are a fucking loser. What the fuck is the point of this shit. Fuck off.

[jughead22]

Thank you Sam...oh how you make me think...i'm the one with the bad socket...my back porch light socket needs changed. I'm telling my hubby tomorrow to get it fixed...because of YOU.  :) now if i could do something about my overeating....

[cuebox53]

You have said everything i was thinking. I was actually angered by the death of Heath Ledger, because it could have been avoided.

But, you brought something to my attention, that I foolishly ignored. We all take dangerous shortcuts. I may not have a substance abuse problem, but I do small things regularly that could put me in danger.

Thank you for making me put things in perspective and to be a bit more careful in my daily shortcuts!

[dirkworld]

Sam I have been a fan of yours since star search and never knew you had an alcohol problem, You have obviously overcome it but i never heard about your struggles. Im a singer too and recently had a friend drop dead from a heart attack probably from smoking. which for some insane reason I still do. I dont drink much never did drugs but smoke. worse I started when i was 30, even dumber. I guess im just waitng for my voice to suffer from it or worse. tell us your story.

Dirk

[StanzyMozart]

Sam ....thank you for vlogging on this subject. I love how you try to make a difference in our lives. I know someone will GET THE MESSAGE today. :-) I play with danger when I am in the car sometimes....let me explain. For my job I am required to TAKE CALL on occation. I put on 400miles the last weekend. I drive in the middle of the night...tired. I pray I don't hurt someone, or myself.

[CKW71]

Some people abuse their talents and others grow them and use them for good. God has blessed you with a magnificent talent, be humbled that unless you use it properly, and use the means it brings you, its all wasted and you make his talent cheap by abusing it. Again a heartfelt thank you for deciding to do this vlog and for taking time to make it real , sometimes funny, sometimes mad, sometimes just wonderful. Keep it Up; Love and Light Craig from South Africa xxx

[CKW71]

Having said that, I understand how you feel when you say moments like these are a moment to reflect and see where we "push the envelope" or in some cases, the entire damn postal service. I believe life is for the living and anything that detracts from seeing things clearly and staying in touch with yourself should not be used. Its very sad when a life so young, so wonderfully talented is wasted. However, we are responsible for the choices we make either now or when we stand before our maker.

[CKW71]

Hey Sam, Thanks again for taking the time to do this vlog. Thanks to technology we are able to communicate with people we never did / were not able to dream of speaking to. Even if it is safely, its a powerful medium, I want you to know that speaking so frankly about yourself is an inspiration to many, whatever reservations you had at the start of this I bet have shown you a wonderful medium to express yourself. I hope it stays that way.

[sethocopia]

You're so right Sam.

RIP Heath

[jankathryn1]

Too many sad accidents occur daily. Our small town (we live on an island) just lost 4 children in a fire from smoke inhalation. The landlord who lived below them was drinking and cooking and left the oil on the stove. It was over in a short while for four children stuck on the top floor. We all need to take a look at the choices we make daily. We have definitely gone over the fire drill in our home. My heart hurts thinking of this mother.

[smlineberger]

i am GUILTY of putting things off. i felt the need to say it.I am work two jobs and go to school full time. i am taking 5 classes 2 of them are online. i always put the online class assignments off until the day that they are due and it is risking my future, and my GPA. And i look at it and say damn i need to fix this problem. Now it may not be that big to some people but i only have like 3 hours to my self everyday. but it is all for the future, at least that i what i keep telling myself.

[divataunia]

Sam, this was such a touching and powerful message. It really is so sad, and you're right - it's an opportunity for us to look at ourselves. I'm having gastric bypass surgery at the end of March, and I'm required to lose 15 lbs before then. Of course, I've been putting it off thinking I can get it done in a month, but tomorrow, I'm dragging my fat ass over to the treadmill and making better food choices. Thanks for the message and motivation.  Life is beautiful!

[damone77]

Thank you so much for your communication with us concerning the awful tragedy that occured today in Manhattan. We live, knowing that 'there but for the grace of God go I'. Knowing that, when you say after each vlog to "do something wonderful for someone today" we should all take that to heart. Good fortune rests on the shoulders of bad fortune; likewise, Bad fortune rests upon the shoulders of Good fortune. The symetry of life is consistent.

[LilCav68]

I am glad you brought up how many other deaths we don't hear about. It's sad for everyone involved in his life and his fans.

[VLPRESL]

sam, let me start by saying that your wisdom and philosophy on life never ceases to amaze me. it is so sad when any person dies at such a young age. yes, i "play dangerous" with my smoking. i don't even think about that when i light up. but i better start to because i don't want part of my legacy to my children to be "mom died because she didn't stop smoking". how sad.- vicki

[Jaromani]

Very interesting and introspective vlog. You raised some interesting points.

And poor Heath Ledger, only 28 years old. That's sad.

[eris0303]

Sam,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with us.

Heath was born only a month and a day after I was. Moments like this make us question our own morality and choices.

The person I truly feel for his his young daughter. She has to grow up without a father and that is the biggest tragedy here.

[Pistols65]

That was so well-said, Sam. Heath's passing is just tremendously sad...I can't believe it. But your post here serves to remind me that perhaps I shouldn't put off going to the doctor because I'm scared of what I may hear. I know alot of folks do that.

Take care, Sam...

[slavezzo]

We hasten the inevitable with destructive behavior. Some of us enjoy tempting fate, or feel powerful when we do something dangerous. But that feeling only lasts as long as we can get away with it. The feeling is gone as soon as we are. That is the real tragedy.

Hugs Steve,

[slavezzo]

Sam-It is difficult not to blame the excesses of our society, and the youth growing up in a morally confused environment. I am sorry for his loss, but the absurdity of this situation (if it is true), is that he was waiting for a massage-

[Pippilly]

Very very sad indeed Sam. And it always is a time for reflection, well said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We are always a work in progress, but such a sad shame when a life is cut short. I chose not to drive in -30 today, thought maybe my car would stall and cause an accident. I'm so glad I took a cab, there were so many accidents. You've really made me think. Love Pip

[KimOsh72]

great advise!

[Lordgrip]

I need to check a lot.  Thanks for a gentle reminder, without being preachy. Thanks from a fellow texter while driving.

[tjcale09]

Well put...may he rest in peace. You are very right about putting things off and not making the right choices !!!! We all need to reflect on ourselves and wonder what we can do to improve ourselves as well as trying to make a differnce in the world. Whether it is actually saying please or thank you, to holding a door for an elderly person. To me it is the little things in life that make the most differnce and a kind word has a lot more impact than one would think. Tim

[RadicalComedy]

Its so very very sad...Heath was such a reble. He really didnt follow the hollywood grain. He rubbed it his own way...I think that is why so many are moved. ~Raven

[payette]

Heath was so talented.

Sad Sad Sad.

But he had a lot of things going on, like he was getting a divorce from Michelle williams which is never easy on anyone, but in the public eye for some reason everything is magnified.

He definately left his mark on this world.

[Billydude9]

Thanks Sam. Although I recently changed this, I went too long at driving on a weekly 3hr each way trip and falling asleep at the wheel. Seems I have an autoimmune disease that is causing fatique but I took way too many chances and would fall asleep and be heading towards the ditch on numerous occasions on the same trip. Recently I hired someone to drive me but if I hadn't my number would have surely been up soon.

[BrightestDiscontent]

Thank you so much for doing a video about this.

I'm still in shock about his death. He was very gifted and it really is a waste. It's just so incredibly sad. Obviously I don't know the guy but I feel awful for his little girl especially.

Sadly, I definitely take life for granted all the time and I have no idea how to live in the moment but things like this remind you how short and precious life is, as incredibly trite as that sounds.

[karen32862]

I have a son his age who is a heroin addict. It breaks my heart. Drugs are a scrouge.

You are so right about our choices, and grabbing opportunities.

I need to get more active and quit this damn smoking (but i love a smoke with my coffee!)

Thanks for another opportunity to stop and think.

[SamHarrisCOM]

karen32862, go to Oprah's site for help with smoking. Now is the time. Good luck!

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