Heath Ledger: A Legendary Actor

(turn up the audio at the beginning)
Heath Andrew Ledger
In memory of a beloved actor, brother, and son.

This is how I tip my hat to you.
I already know that about a million people have probably uploaded their own versions of tributes to Heath Ledger, but I wish to put my own creation up here anyways. This is both a statement of the general public, I believe, and also of myself. The movies you see here are ones I have actually seen, so I apologize for not adding items like
Monster's Ball or Brokeback Mountain into the mix. Some of his works are emphasized more than others here, I am aware of that.. but all the same, it is dedicated to this one man.

This here is to Heath Ledger, one of the few actors I've ever really admired and appreciated watching every time. His unfortunate and immediate loss is something no one ever saw coming. To be such a popular actor, even when he was just hitting around 20 with "10 Things I Hate About You," is enough testimony to what he could really do, both on and off-screen.

My heart and thoughts go out to his family and friends right now during this troubling time (the quotes of personal obituary letters are taken from reliable sources, you can check me up on that (I am NOT a member
of the Ledger or connected to them, I can assure you of that.)

Hollywood has lost one of its greatest talents here, and no one can ever replace that lighthearted, feelgood presence that he always seemed to bring no matter who he played as. You can't help but admire him at some point.

True Story about Heath
When he auditioned for The Patriot, he felt that he had messed up so badly that he apologized to the interviewers for wasting both his time and more importantly their time, thanking them and shaking their hands politely and respectfully. He left the room, head down and gave up every hope he had for a chance at the part.

But 3 days later, he received a call that asked him "So hey... How about you come show us what you can REALLY do?"


DISCLAIMER
I do NOT own any of these films portrayed or exemplified here. I do NOT own, Heath Ledger, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Patriot, A Knight's Tale, Casanova, Lords of Dogtown, The Brother's Grimm, nor any music I have placed in this work of mine. The creation of editing these clips is MINE own, however.

MUSIC USED
The Awakening (Immediate Music)
(This accompanies Heath's singing performance in the background, so two songs are actually playing at the same time.)

May It Be (Enya)

Bolero (the end credits to Moulin Rouge)

The Awakening (Immediate Music) (Yes, it is played again, but for emphasis.)

Special Thanks to MasterTubaman, for critiquing certain details of the movie I debated over.

Please comment and rate. I really appreciate constructive criticism.
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[narniafreak26]

What's the name of the first song in this video?

not can't take my eyes off of you but the one in the actual video.

[ldrloganberry5]

"May It Be" by Enya (Lord of the Rings: Fellowship soundtrack)

[narniafreak26]

Dude, that was so beautiful!

I have tears in my eyes.

The part with the comments that his family members said brought tears to my eyes.

jeez.

magnificent job.

i mean seriously, this video is incredible.

oh yeah, also what is going on in that one scene at 2:12-2:14. I've seen the patriot but i don't remember that part. Can you tell me what's going on in that scene?

[ldrloganberry5]

At 2:12, that is the scene where Gabriel walks into his house, battered and shot from an attack (this precedes the attack on the house, where Gabriel is arrested and one of the sons is killed.)

[narniafreak26]

Thanks.

I remember that part now.

That's the part where he's arrested and than thomas rushes out only to be shot down.

Am i right?

[ldrloganberry5]

Yeah, that's correct.

[rentheadangelcollins]

Fun? You're sick! I mean, I never KNEW him...but I did...He saved my life and never knew it(Just trust me on that one), so his death was a HUGE ordeal for me...I don't mind when people say they didn't like him in life, but to say you're HAPPY he's dead?! That's as sick as saying that about ANYONE else!

[charlita92]

oh my god...there are no words for this. ...really...it makes me cry again and again.. thank you very much for this... thank you thank you thank you...i can't say anything else... Heath 4ever in m heart...

[thirdflooruk]

How did he die again?

[FreestyleGGD]

In response to your annotations, saying that great actors bring a change whenever they play a different character, you use Johnny Depp as an example before saying that Mel Gibson always plays similar roles. Johnny should be your example for an actor stuck in one role Johnny always plays the eccentric, quirky lead with a slight charm which he's done since Edward Scissorhands.

[rooneyar812]

this video make me cry miss u heath

[suzycreamcheesez]

love you and miss you, Heath

[AlexisGolnas]

Candy! What a movie...

[PotterWeasley2010]

This is an AMAZING video! Heath will always be remembered and loved. Today, to honor Heath Ledger after 3 years of being dead, I'm watchin some Heath Ledger movies. Great video though, good job :3

[smeraldin90]

Thanks for the video!This is great! A great tribute to Heath!

[CrissAngelFreakAss]

now i checked that up on wikipedia he died of a accidental MIX of different sleeping pills

[blend1100]

He died Jan 22'nd 2008. He had an accidental sleeping pill overdose.

[CrissAngelFreakAss]

WTF? is he dead?!?!?! OMG I DIDNT KNOW THAT!!!! Seriously??? When and of what did he die of?