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'The Joker' did not kill Heath Ledger, says Christian

, Prev Next Heath Ledger's Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale has said that there is no way that Heath's rumoured stress from playing The Joker contributed to his death in January.

Christian, who plays Batman in the yet-to-be-released flick, told Total Film that the rumours were "ridiculous".

"It's not for me to tell anybody or to pretend to have insights beyond what I absolutely know," he said, "but my instincts are that the idea Heath was disturbed by playing The Joker is ridiculous.

"Heath was somebody who, like myself, acted for that immersion in a character. It's not an unusual thing. And from working with him and knowing him, I don't think that was unusual for him at all."

The story goes that Heath was urged to seek professional help after becoming a bit too immersed in his role as The Joker.

The film hits Aussie screens on July 17.


Mates: Christian and Heath hang out at a party in New York in 2007

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What an exceptional young man, father, actor, and truly down to earth. You could see this in his eyes, such a genuine person. I will always remember you Heath. May you rest in peace and be never forgotten xxxx Love you Heath Ledger xxxx
Heath was a state-of-the-art actor who i will remember forever. I don’t believe the joker had anything to do with his death, in fact i heard him saying that he had a blast performing the part. Finally i hope heath is remembered as pleasant person, exceptional actor and mostly a great dad. I wish all the best to heath’s family, friends and little girl. R.I.P heath
Sorry to disappoint the media... but he did NOT kill himself. Unfortunatly... he had a cold and was taking too many pills, for depression, sleeping pills and probably pain killers too. I can happen to anyone. You don't need a doctors prescription to get many of those pills, except for depression, and he didn't have the right advice and "self-dosed". Remember Heath as a home grown hero and a brillant actor and movie star. For his success, not his downfalls. Heath, you were and will always be my hero mate. Even in death you are still living... even if its bad media. Kindest thoughts to his family, it must not be easy.
This is utter ***. Im tired of reading that he killed himself. Who knows? Personally I would like to think that he didn't and I would prefer to remember him as a fantasic Moviestar, not just an actor..I would also like to remember him as HUMAN, not a bloody junky,pillpopper freak. He was talented and will surely be missed.
In the case of Heath I would like to think such a talented man did not kill himself but I think everyone needs to remember depression is not a dirty word and nobody is immune to it. If he did kill himself even if it would be very out of character I can understand. Hollywood would be a big change from Australia. I hope he did not kill himself he had so much to live for and I also doubt his joker character was the cause of any problems he had. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain a character a man plays would not have much to do with that. Its more likely his relationship break up had more to do with it. My love to his family who have to listen to these assumptions about him. His death was ruled accidental and it happened quite some time after shooting the dark knight I would say it had nothing at all to do with it.
heath ledger was loved by many people. although i haven't seen "the dark knight" it sounds and looks good anyway. i think that heath took the drugs cause he needed them. I don't think he intended on actually killing himself with them.. just think about what you all say before you say it..
Altho im a teenager i sore a fair few of heaths movies and the first i saw was 10 things i hate about you it was a great performance bravo with a part where he has to sing he done a fabulas job we canot judge wat why he taked drugs but it doesnt matter he was awsome actor one of my favourtie 1's to.i can't wait to see the drak knight im sure it will be very good now i will say the lords prayer... Our father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread.forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Lead us not into teptation,but deliver us from evil.For the kingodon,the power and the glory are yours.Now and for ever.Amen
I do not believe Heath killed himself and am proud of Christian Bale for actually voicing his valued opinion with such an air of passion behind it - you can tell Bale was really fond of Heath and he's not sitting around letting people talk whatever they want in an insensitive manner. As for Heath himself, no doubt he IS an amazing actor - his movies live on, as does his essence...he shall only be dead when he was forgotten. RIP Heath (L)
I would like to take this opportunity to say what I think on this situation. What sadden's me is that people see Heath as a brilliant actor, which no doubt he was. But HE was also a father. He had family, he is more than just an actor. He was a living person who done what he chose to do with life, (act)
well my point heath is the cutest greast coolest actor ever and i think the part of playing the joker must have been hard but thats not the reason he died he was a drug attack and thats must have a fact to it so why did he choose to take drugs anyone knoww?

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