Tomorrow will be one week since Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment. The reasoning for his death is still unknown. Suicide has mostly been ruled out and there isn't a sign of struggle. Prescription drugs were found around him, which leads me to believe that he mixed the wrong dosage of pills together, causing his death.
I am reminded of one of my favorite actors growing up, River Phoenix. His performance in Stand By Me was brilliant and is a movie I will never forget! I have come to love his brother, Joaquin, for his roles in independent films like, Clay Pigeons, Return to Paradise, and Inventing the Abbotts. He portrayed the amazing Johnny Cash in Walk the Line and nailed it!
My friend, James, was the one who first told me about Heath's passing. I was absolutely shocked! I didn't know how to react. I had to look it up on Google News to see if it was true. At that moment there was only one article, so it was hard to believe. After just two minutes, I refreshed the page and it was flooding with articles. It must be true.
Heath was beginning to choose wisely in his films and he could have amounted to a great actor. After learning of his death, the next few days brought on some questions. Why Heath Ledger? What's the point of life? What's the point of anything? Obviously religion plays a role in these questions and I am a very religious and spiritual person. But my faith doesn't seem to be helping me understand the meaning of it all.
Rest in peace Heather Ledger. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.
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