Heath Ledger wasn't only a good actor ... he was a good father too.
Heath was in a three-year relationship with actress Michelle Williams and the fruit of that relationship was a tiny little girl, whose name is Matilda. It's true they broke up, but their daughter always came first.
Matilda is only 2 years old and she has lost her father ...
Michelle Williams was on location in Sweden when she got the horrific news and she was described as being "devastated" by it ... She'll have to deal with having a daughter who's lost her father but she'll pull through and her first concern is going to be Matilda.
Fatherhood changed Heath ... he once said: "Fatherhood has changed me as an artist because I feel things on a deeper level. I think my performances will grow simultaneously."
Heath was described by his family as a dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda. He was also seen as a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving and selfless individual.
Mel Gibson had this to say about Heath Ledger's passing:
"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 prayers go out to his family and to little Matilda ...
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Just to add:
Michelle Williams 'Devastated' by Heath's Death
Michelle Williams was on location in Sweden, believed to be with 2-year-old daughter Matilda, when she got the news: Heath Ledger was found dead in New York at age 28.
"She's devastated," says a source close to the 27-year-old actress.
Although their three-year relationship didn't last, Williams and Ledger could always agree that their daughter comes first.
"He was absolutely in love with his daughter," says another source [Larry Williams - ex-partner Michelle Williams' father] "And he really liked what he did [acting]. He spoiled [Matilda] rotten. He was playful and very funny with her."
The source adds: "I can't believe Matilda is going to grow up without a dad, without knowing her father. And that Michelle will have to deal with having a daughter who's lost her father. She's a survivor. She'll make it, but it's going to be hard. Her first concern is going to be Matilda."
I just feel so terrible for both Matilda and Michelle. Matilda, his poor daughter, to grow up with without him being there. To grow up not knowing the man who truly loved you and cared about you so much. Can you imagine hearing from your mom how much your dad loved you and seeing pictures of you and him, but never even knowing him?
Michelle will find this so tough but I am sure she is a fighter - I don't doubt that for a second.