I would just like to first say from the bottom of my heart, God bless Heath's soul for all eternity, a true talent, class act, and person to take example from. He will certainly be missed. Second, love and prayer goes out to Heath's family...I can't even imagine what you must be going through at this time. I am truly, truly sorry.

I am very happy to finally see positive things on a site like this. Remembering him for the kind, generous person he was. Thank you to the owner and operator of this site for keeping his name clean and honest.

GOD BLESS.

Dena, thank you so much for posting. You have expressed the grief of this tragic loss so eloquently.

I mourn so much for his friends and family, and for darling Matilda who will never become who she would have if he had raised her. For the fact that since she's only 2, she will never remember how much she loves him now. How he taught her her right from her left, walked with her on his shoulders, had icecream with her, let her pick out her own clothes, taught her to play on the harmonica . . .

And selfishly, I mourn for me. I loved him more than I can express. He was always so kind and gentle. I remember saying to him once that he was so thoughtful, and he cheekily responded, "I have to be or 'me mum' would kill me." I loved that so much, because it was just so purely Aussie. You didn't hear that all the time; in an interview he would have said "my mum". I found it so endearing. I told a mutual friend how tickled I was by it, and they said: "That means he's comfortable."

I am utterly devestated, inconsolably sobbing. Prayer brings me no comfort, and I have not eaten since Monday evening's supper. I have however, as of this afternoon, finally slept about 6 hours, but am utterly exhausted.

I cannot begin to imagine what his family is feeling. I knew him only slightly through mutual friends and those brief correspondences. I always thought I'd have a chance to know him better in the future.



Thank you, Dena. Remember that the media knew nothing about who he was.

Heath's family's statements are so heartfelt, and so pure, they really show you the true man he is. And that's the man I remember. And that's the man I want to show you all. So that you'll know when you see the scandalous crap that sells newspapers, so that you'll have written proof, not just from a fansite owner or other fans, but from people who knew him and spent time with him, this is who Heath was. And his legacy will not be tarnished.

I wish I could have met him in person.

Im very upset with the media right know. but, i found a wonderful video on you tube i cant find it again but maybe you can. i would like to thank those reporters who fought for the memory of heath and stood up for him.

but here is another video and i agree with one of the comments posted under it, this is the first thing i have seen about heath since his passing that made me smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtlCS5BRmbM

we all miss you heath. you were the best actor around but more importantl you were a wonderful father who held matilda on your shoulders protecting her from all the evils in the world. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family every second of the day.

R.I.P.

That youtube video is great; that's what should be happing right now celabrating Heath's fantastic work.

He was young, gorgeous, wonderful man!

Long live Heath's good memory and gentle spirit!

He was a wonderful and well respected person in his community.

I don't recall reading or hearing negative things about Heath when he was alive.

That's very important to remember, Kitten. That during Heath's life, he was not in the tabloids, he was not in and out of rehab, he did not that kind of attention, but was loved, respected for his dignity, professionalism, sweet and gentle nature, and known for his goodness, funloving, generous spirit.

Why would we remember him any different now?

You had contact with him??? Cool.... how did that happen?

Awww. I love what he said to you. That's so cute.

We had mutual acquaintances for a couple of years. He knew who I was, and kinda had a feel for me. In 2006, I worked on a campaign for his film Candy to get it Oscar eligible and to get it in more US theatres. . . . Toward the end of the campaign, he contacted about 8 of us who had worked on it to thank us for our efforts, and we exchanged some notes back and forth.

Oh jeez.. That really made me tear up like wicked. It just reminds me of how much people take for granted. I mean, you see little kids getting ice cream with their dad and you think 'Oh thats cute'.. but poor little Matilda can't do that anymore.

I've been doing alright this past week, but now I'm starting to get really overemotional now..

I'm getting emotional, too! These last couple of weeks my heart has been feeling pretty heavy! I guess since seeing TDK and thinking of Matilda can do that! She is such a beautiful little girl! There is one thing that she has that no one can ever take from her! The lovely moments she shared with her Dad! I know it's going to be difficult for her but I know Michelle will do her best to see that she is raised with the best memories of him! She is reportedly making a movie for Matilda...(please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) so she can see what a wonderful person he became. Although his physical presence won't be there, I believe that spiritually he has never left his little girl.

You have been very lucky , Phyllis.. And what did he say to youwhen you met him? How was he?

Hi ledgerforever,
I feel the same. I rember like it was yesterday when I heard the news, I was just awake and couldn't believe it. It was hard but couldn't go anywhere with my feelings. After a while I found this website and join. I lost my account but Phyllis made a new one for me. Since then I came to talk to the others, and since the Dark Knight I really needed to talk to evyone over here because it seems harder now...

In 2 days iam on holliday for 2,5 weeks with my Husband and children but after that Iam back. At least it's nice to share our feelings, with people who understand.

It does seem harder since the release of TDK! He never ever truly left my thoughts but since the movie has come out they are all the more intense. This website has been so good in many ways! It allows us to come together and share our feelings that others out there cannot fully understand. It's good to be in a place where you can say what you feel and yet still feel as though you are among friends!

I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family! Have fun and write when you get back. It's nice chatting with so many terrific people!

I understand how all you feel...I miss him everyday. I still cry when I hear just the right song or think to myself..."would have Heath liked this song"???and so on...Sometimes I think I am going a little loony on it all...

It seems to get harder and harder to get him off my mind and I miss him everyday, too! You're not going looney at all! I think we all are feeling that we are missing him all the more now. It's a normal emotion when you feel such a strong connection with another person. You're not alone in your feelings. I also cry when I hear a song that reminds me of Heath, too, and wonder if he would have liked it.

Sometimes I think I'm going crazy too
& I do the same thing, like if I hear a song or see a movie, I wonder what Heath would think of it, and then I start to get really sad cuz I realize that he's not here to see all of the new things that are happening