Heath Ledger was an Australian actor. He was best known for his roles in movies like ’10 Things I Hate About You,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain.’ Sadly, Heath’s life was cut short when he died of an accidental drug overdose in January 2008. He was just 28 years old at the time. In the years since, Heath’s work has continued to be recognized, and he received various posthumous awards for his portrayal of the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight.’ The accolades include an Oscar, Golden Globe Award an Screen Actors Guild Award.
Before his death, Heath was also in a number of high-profile relationships with stars like Heather Graham and Naomi Watts. He famously dated his ‘Brokeback Mountain’ co-star, Michelle Williams, from 2004 until 2007. Together, they had one daughter, Matilda, who was born in 2005. Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more photos of Heath throughout his career.
