Yes, I know this has nothing to do with David, but I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest condolences to Heath Ledger's family, friends, and fans today. It is shocking that such a talented and intelligent young man, who showed so much promise so early on in his career, has passed away at only 28 years old.
I admired Ledger's work ever since The Patriot (2000) and continually respected his down-to-earth nature, his commmitment to his craft, the private and "un-Hollywood" path he chose and that, despite his increasing fame and popularity over the years, he never seemed to let it get in the way of his acting. (Does not seem all that different from Mr. Strathairn to a certain extent, does it?)
Like everyone else, I am truely shocked by this news. It's very tragic, very sad, and what a shame for all those who loved his work and were always looking forward to the next performance he would take on. Hollywood has lost an incrediblely gifted young actor.
In closing, I will just say to have a read (if you have not already or if it has been awhile) of the following interview David did prior to the Oscars, in which he praised his fellow Best Actor nominee, Ledger. I think David's praises are fitting enough:
Strathairn praises Oscar rival Ledger
MSN
February 3, 2006
By unknown
Heath Ledger's Oscar rival David Strathairn says the Australian actor hasn't received enough recognition for his portrayal of a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain.
"Heath is getting recognition for it but I am surprised why he is not getting more because that was not an easy thing to do," Strathairn told AAP from the United States.
"Heath went out on a limb there and really held on.
"His performance is a quiet one...but I think what he has done was really hard to do. He took some really brave choices character-wise and just locked onto them."
R.I.P. Heath Ledger (1979-2008)
You will be missed
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