9 Heath Ledger Quotes on Legacy

Heath Ledger quotes on legacy

19. Having a child changes every aspect of your life - for the better, of course. The sacrifices are large, but what you get in return is even bigger than the sacrifices you make. I feel, in a sense, ready to die because you are living on in your child. Not literally, not ready to die - but you know, that sort of feeling in a profound way.

20. When I die, my money's not gonna come with me. My movies will live on for people to judge what I was as a person. I just want to stay curious.

38. I deeply respect Heath's work and always admired his continuing development as an artist. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.

39. He was a very, very gifted young man. Incredibly talented.

40. I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

41. Heath Ledger passed away this week, and in all the years we've been doing this show, we've never had cause to mention him. So, stop digging through the dirt, weasels. A talented, decent guy is gone and our thoughts go out to those who knew him.

43. Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him. He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual who was extremely inspirational to many.

47. It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.

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52. We mourn the loss of a remarkable talent gone too soon... and the passing of an extraordinary man who will be greatly missed.