On this day in Horror History, Heath Andrew Ledger was born. An inspiring talent in the industry, the young actor had epitomized many of roles in his short life. Born in Perth Australia, Ledger would go on to star in such films as The Order (2003), The Brothers Grimm (2005), and The Dark Knight (2008). It was his leading role as the Joker in the Christopher Nolan Batman reimaging that would ultimately become his most sinister and tolling ever, one that is rumored to have weighed very heavily on the late actor. His final gift to cinema would be that of Tony in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). Production halted after his passing, and in an ode to the budding talent and legacy of Ledger, friends Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell completed the film playing the same role but under the premise that Tony’s appearance changed in every different imaginary world present in the movie.
On January 22, 2008 the world would be in tears as Ledger was taken from us after an accidental overdose of prescription medication while at his apartment in New York City. Heaven received another angel that sordid day. Missed but not forgotten, Ledger will live on in memory, and a legacy that will not be forgotten.
“A lot of people think ambition or success and they think dollars. My ambition is all in my head. I'm on a f---ing journey. I'm on a walkabout. It's about collecting wisdom of emotions and heart and self and understanding. Being absolutely comfortable with your body and life and the earth, sun, and moon being the only truths. That's what my success is, getting underneath that.” –Heath Ledger
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