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Remembering Heath Ledger On The Anniversary Of His Death

When the world thinks about some of the greatest performances of all time, many people might come to the forefront of their minds.

However, there is one actor, and one part that seems to stand out for every person, and that was Heath Ledger playing Joker in The Dark Knight.

Unfortunately, shortly after filming the movie, he passed away, leaving the world heartbroken.

On January 22, 2008, the world lost a legend in film.

At the young age of only 28, Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose.

Family, friends, and fans still feel the pain of this loss years later, as the landscape of cinema, and the world was changed forever.

Ledger was in every kind of film.

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He dove into action films, adventure, romantic comedies, historical period films, and more.

His creativity knew no bounds, and it was that fact that made him a genius.

Although his resume was very impressive, there are a few films that stand apart from the rest.

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Those were, of course:

The Dark Knight, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Brokeback Mountain. He excelled in all of them, and fans consider them to be his holy trinity of films.

Since his passing, people have written books, essays, and made documentaries about his life.

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I am Heath Ledger is a beautifully told documentary about his life and the legacy he left behind. And that legacy will always be remembered.

What was your favorite Heath Ledger movie? Let us know below in the comments!