It breaks my heart that Matilda will have to grow up without her father. You can tell he truly loved her. Peace be with the family.

nice photos...
heartbreaking story...
it's so very sad anytime a child loses a parent...I can't imagine. My prayers are with the family...
:-(

Wow, that last quote will be all too difficult for Matilda to hear when she gets older. What a terrible loss...my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

That photo of Matilda holding onto her father's leg just breaks my heart. I still can't believe he's gone- he was born in the same year as me and came from the same city as me. It is such a tragic, tragic loss.

That was a beautiful tribute, thank you.

I think as painful as it is now, the fact that Heath was able to have a child before he passed and that she looks exactly like him is going to be such a source of comfort to Michelle, his family, and everyone else affected. It's so bittersweet.

This is so sad, he had everything to live for especially this gorgeous little girl. such a waste of life.

R~I~P Heath

This is just incredibly sad. My heart goes out to his family and especially Michelle and Matilda.

This is just an utterly shocking loss!!!!

What a beautiful way to pay homage to Heath and his family. Thank you for putting this together.

What a sad and tragic loss. I feel for that little girl who will never really know her father and for Michelle.

"I feel good about dying now, because I'm alive through her, but at the same time you don't want to die because you want to be around for the rest of her life."

So sad that he died. But I'm sure he will keep a close watch on his little girl.

Rest in peace Heath Ledger and mutch love to Michelle and Matilda!

I just can't believe it. When I heard it on the radio yesterday my stomach just dropped. This is just so unbelievably sad. Such an incredibly talented individual. I can't imagine what Michelle and his family must be going through right now.

Oh so sad. So very sad.

reading that and looking through the pictures breaks my heart. Matilda is never going to remember her father or how much he adored her, she will only have photos.
My heart goes out to his family.

This is such a tragic waste of a young talent and a loving father.

I'm heartbroken for Matilda Rose and his family.

It's very sad indeed.

I think that this is such a sad moment in a persons life, but at the same time it is comforting that there are such wonderful pictures for this little girl to remember her father. It is sad that at such a young age it will be hard for her, but as long as she has memories and the photos it will help. No matter where or what she is now doing her father will be keeping a watchful eye over her, helping her, and protecting her. I just hope that as time progresses that she will be able to remember her father. Maybe although I realize that she probally has many photos of her father with her, maybe some one should send copies of the ones posted as also reminders of time spent with her father. Thanks for understanding.

I am so sad about this...you could tell he adored Matilda, and it just seems so unfair that she'll grow up without her dad, and that he won't be around to see her grow. It's just so sad, all around.

My heart absolutely aches for little Matilda - you just know by Heath's own words (and by these photos), just how much he adored and loved his little girl. Her birth must've had a very profound effect on him.

My prayers and thoughts go out to Michelle and his family.

I've never seen a child liik more like her father then little Matilda!

I agree with the above poster - I'm sure having Matilda around and her looking exactly like Heath, will be a great comfort for Michelle. She has to be hurting horribly right now.

What a heart breaking story - thanks CBB for putting such a nice piece together.

May God bless Heath and his entire family.

Heath, you will be missed by all.

Death sucks whether its expected or not!!!! And at the same time it can also be peaceful, go figure. We all have differnt religous views But at first it really sucks to lose someone you love or admire or even someone you don't know. I wish the family the best!

I think this is so nice and respectable of CBB to post all of this.To seem him blossom into such a great father and watching her grow up.I was so bummed when they broke up but this is so sad that he's gone.I really loved him as an actor.Its going to be something watching this baby grow up and she's a spiting image of Heath.I read where Michelle is devastated.I feel so sorry for his family and her!

Rest in Peace Heath :(

gorgeous pictures...i have tears. Its just so sad.

Heath's death is just so unbelievably sad, in fact I think it's always tragic when someone so young passes on. But I think it's beautiful that he was able to have a daughter who he cherished and cherished him--the love in even these paparrazzi shots is tangible.

Maltida's going to be well taken care of, and I hope he rests in peace.

My first thoughts when I heard he had passed was of his beautiful daughter. The thought of leaving my daughter behind devastates me. I want to be here for her and see her become an adult and have her own children if she chooses to do so. This is just a sad, sad time for his family and for his precious little daughter. My heart goes out to this family.

That last quote just broke my heart!!!

Looking at these pictures you can tell Heath adored being a father. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially to Matilda.

RIP Heath!!!

sometimes life just doesn't seem fair.. i couldn't imagine not seeing my children grow up.. God Bless Mathilda and May Heath Rest In Peace...

I have honestly just started crying reading this.

Still very sad ...

R.I.P. Heath, and good luck to his little girl and of course, Michelle.

What a sad situation. I don't know why I write - I can't possibly say anything that has not been said. I never met the man, but I feel for his child. With all luck, she will grow up with a wonderful memory of her father - since she cannot have him in person.

Tears are coming out of my eyes when I see him on that pics with Mathilda. I can´t even think about anything else since I heard that news.

That last quote sent chills down my spine.
He, quite obviously, was madly in love with that little girl.

Rest in Peace Heath

I was fine upon hearing the news of his passing...shocked...but you know...it's celebrity that I do not know personally...

But this post really got the tears flowing.

My hearts breaks for that little girl. And how Michelle Williams has to tell her that her Daddy is gone...

:-(

poor matlida. she's such a beautiful child. a spitten image of her father.

Thank you for posting such a lovely tribute to Heath and his beautiful family.

I've been absolutely disgusted by the behavior of the media following Heath's death and I will no longer frequent sites that exploit such tragedies for money or publicity. Thank you CBB for providing respectful celebrity coverage in times of joy and in times of tragedy such as this. This is one of the few sites I will continue to visit.

My heart breaks over and over for this young family and their enormous loss.

May God give them strength and comfort.

It's so sad to see children losing a parent! I always thought Heath was so handsome, but he had been looking worn out over the past year. I'm not sure about the circumstances of his death, but this is truly a sad story. I'm sure Michelle is not well either right now.

This is so incredibly sad. I have been in a funk since I heard the news and I'm not sure why, considering people die all the time and I didn't even know him... I guess it just makes you realize how precious life is. Poor Matilda.

You know, in a way, Matilda is a lucky little girl: my partner lost his father at the age of three, and has only a handful of photographs (and one home movie) of the two of them together, and those are mostly posed or taken on "special occasions"- there are no photos of everyday life. Although it's horrible that she lost her father so young, and for the rest of the family that the whole thing is so public, at least they have hundreds of photos showing Matilda that her daddy loved her. My partner would give his eye teeth for photos like that.
My heart goes out to the Ledger and Williams families.

This post brought tears to my eyes. It's a very beautiful but sad post. Thanks CBB
RIP Heath

Looking at all these pictures made me tear up. What a loving father he was to Matilda. The picture of her holding onto his leg tightly is so beautiful. Thanks CBB for putting together this dedication! It's lovely. RIP Heath, you're in a better place now.

i have to echo the thoughts of many readers of CBB. This is a lovely tribute for all of us. It is sad when someone with seemingly so much more life to live passes. Many of us thought of Matilda first and her being so young and maybe not remembering her father but she is so blessed in many ways. She has photos of everyday outings, movies and interviews to watch of her father to get a sense of him and of course stories and such told by family. This is more than the everyday person has and is a blessing in a situation like this.

many prayers to the family in their time of loss.

Lovely tribute. Thank you for putting this together. So sad,my heart breaks for Matilda-his whole family as well. RIP Heath.

My deepest condolences to the Ledger Family. This is such a tragic, horrible loss of an amazing free spirit. How unfortunate for Matilda, her life will never be the same.

My heart goes out to Matilda, unfortunately she's too young to actually remember her dad when she gets older. But at least she'll have photos and his movies and all the wonderful things people are saying about him now. I can only keep my fingers crossed that even if the results of his autopsy do reveal an overdose, accidental or otherwise, that the media respects his little girls' future and the image she should have of the dad who clearly loved her so much and that his name is kept as clean as possible, for her sake. it would be a shame to have this poor little girl grow up with the idea that her dad was anything but a person who loved her more than life itself. i hope for Matilda's sake that the media circus that is sure to surround the autopsy results in a few weeks keeps that precious innocent little girl in mind. Coming from someone who lost her own father at the age of 2... you don't remember much for yourself, you have to rely on what others tell you. Let's try and make sure she only hears the good stuff.

This was a beautiful tribute for a father who really loved his daughter. I am truly saddended by his death

May God bless his family and friends during this time of mourning and may he truly rest in peace.

Heath was such an outstanding actor and it breaks my heart that he's not here any more; it's not sunk in yet for me. He seemed so kind and gentle, and in love with his daughter. I am sure that this tragedy was an accident, and I'm appalled that anyone would suggest differently.

My deepest sympathy to Matilda, the Ledger Family, and Michelle. My heart breaks for you.

this is too heartbreaking for words. matilda is the spitting image of her daddy, he lives on through her..

First, I want to say, that when people say that Heath's life was a waste, No one's life is a waste. He was here on earth, in life like all of us and he did remarkable things in his lifetime. He was an accomplished actor, loving father, son, friend and to many more people, their whole world. I can only imagine what his parents are feeling, and how sad a time this is for them. Matilda might have these pictures in her lifetime, to remind her of what he looks like, but that is all. She will not know from looking at these pictures the joy or fun times she would have with him at the park, or for a walk down the street, or sharing an ice cream. She is only 2 and will never remember this years from now. But when she looks at these pictures, she will only wish that she could remember. She will see that he loved her, and I am sure that her mother will tell her every day how much he loved her, and how great a person he really was. The important thing to remember here, is that this is a life that was cut short, and it is a tragic loss for everyone who knew him and cared for him. I hope that during this difficult time, the ones that loved him hold the memories of him dear to their hearts, and find the peace they need to face each day. God Bless to his family.

I don't cry very easily and have never before cried over the death of a celebrity- until I read about Heath. I haven't stopped crying since.
I always loved him- he was so free spirited and wise and cool and handsome and always so protective of his girls. R.I.P. and God bless his family!!!

My deepest sympathies go out to Matilda, her mom and their families. It saddens me to see a star so bright extinguished so soon. Hopefully Matilda will be able to see from all mediums just how much her father loved her. I always thought it was completely breathtaking how devoted he was to his daughter. I pray that Michelle will be able to pass on to her daughter just how loved she was by her father, and feel comforted by the love that he had for the both of them.

The photo of Heath feeding baby Matilda breaks my heart! As does the one with a toddler Matilda clinging to his leg.
He so obviously adores her that's its painful to know she'll grow up without him. With so many Photos to remember him, she'll hopefully know how much her daddy loved her and how much so many of us did to.

My heart breaks for Michelle, Matilda, and Heath's family. He seemed like such a devoted daddy to his girl, and I'm just so sorry for her. Prayers for all of them...

“I feel good about dying now, because I'm alive through her, but at the same time you don't want to die because you want to be around for the rest of her life.”

I so understand what Heath meant when he said those words. I feel the same way about my child, I feel like if I died tomorrow my heart would be full from the love that I had to experience with her. Matila is truly his little clone an exact replica of his face, amazing!!! Rest in peace Heath.

This just breaks my heart.

i know many others have already said this, but i feel compelled to as well: this is a truly touching and beautiful tribute to mr. ledger, unlike anything else i've seen in the media since his passing. thank you for the continued good work, CBB.

There isn't anything lest thats not been said, its just so terribly sad. Matilda might have these photos but she is too young to remember him and that is the saddest thing. As a mother of four and happily married it just doesn't bear thinking about but yet its all i can think about as i look at my own children and imagine their lives without their father around. Truly awful. Prayers are with Michelle, Matilda and Heath's family.

Such a great post, clearly showing how much Heath loved Matilda. I heard last night about his passing and couldnt sleep, still thinking about it all day. I dont know why its shocked me so much, but most of all I'm saddened for Matilda, who no doubt will not be short of love growing up, but will have to grow up without the special bond they both shared.

We can find a small comfort in what he said about him living on in his daughter. She is the exact clone of him.

Awww... what a beautiful tribute! He really loved that little girl and they looked so sweet together. She is definitely his spitting image, she'll see her dad everytime she looks in a mirror.

I'm still in shock. His poor family who is over seas can't even fathom what they are going through. My heart goes out to all of them and including little Matilda!

Maybe the paparazzi can make her photo's albums of her, Heath, and Michelle for her to have. I don't know if any of them would have any video, but if so maybe they can make her a video montage to have.

I really feel for Michelle - having to explain all of this to Matilda and to deal with the emotional toll on her daughter. It's such a huge responsibility being the only living parent. Hopefully, Heath's family will pitch in and keep his memory alive for Matilda.

Also, even though they broke up recently, it's obvious how much Heath and Michelle love(d) each other and I think that they would still be together if their circumstances were a bit different. She really is essentially a young widow. Awful.

I am writing this through my tears. It is with great sorrow and deepest sympathy that I am writing these words. My thoughts and prayers are for Mathilda, Michele and all Heath's family that God will grant them comfort at this very painful time in their lives. May the lord have mercy on his soul. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace dear Heath.

I am so saddend by the loss of this man. I feel so awful for the little girl who has to grow up with only photos to remind her who her father was. That one photo of Matilda holding on to Heath's leg actually made me cry. Thank you to CBB for putting together such a wonderful tribute. My sincerest condolences to his family, Michelle Williams, and espcially his daughter.

My God she looks so much like her father. My heart goes out to this little girl, who will never see her father again. That picture of her hugging onto his leg is so heartbreaking.

He seemed like such an involved and loving parent. I'm praying for his family, and for Michelle. I can't imagine the fresh hell she must be going through.

wow... this made me cry :(

he loved his little girl so much... it's a shame she'll never know how much her daddy loved her. The sad part is Matilda is 2 now, by 2 kids do ask for their daddy when they're not there... i know my 2 year old niece always asks for her daddy when he's at work. I can't even begin to think how Michelle will deal with that question.

RIP Heath, we'll miss you greatly! <3

As an Australian, I must say we are all so proud of Heath and what he accomplished in his short life. This is a beautiful tribute and has given me tears to shed.
R.I.P. Heath, you will be missed dearly.

So sad ... does anyone know where Matilda was when this happened? I read somewhere that Michelle Williams was in Sweden filming a movie ... was Matilda with her? My prayers go out to their whole family.

Angela's note: Matilda was with Michelle in Sweden.

This breaks my heart. Heath was such a wonderful human being and he will be missed. RIP.

What a touching tribute to Heath Ledger and Matilda. The pictures are adorable and you could really tell how much he loved her. What a tragic loss for everyone, and especially Matilda who will have to remember him through pictures and stories. It breaks my heart just thinking about it.

I still can't believe Heath's gone - he was so talented and genuinely loved acting for the pure joy it gave him. I am also from Perth Western Australia, and it just seems so unreal that Perth's most successful actor who was also such a good friend to so many people here, is gone forever. He was such a down to earth, genuine guy who loved nothing more than to just chill out with his family and friends. His heart was set on becoming the best actor he could possible be, and in my eyes he has already accomplished that, it's just sad he couldn't still be here to show the world what more he is made of.
My heart goes out to his family and friends in perth and all over the world, mostly his baby daughter Matilda who will now only know her dad through seeing him in pictures and in his movies.
Heaven has gained another angel, RIP Heath.

Beautiful tribute to a wonderful person and obviously doting dad. It's easy to see just through a handful of pictures what a special bond these two shared.

My heart goes out to Heath's family and friends, especially Matilda, as they embark on life without him. In my opinion, I don't think it's just a coincidence as to how much that little girl looks like her father. As he said himself, it's a beautiful thing to know that his spirit will forever live on in her.

Thank You CBB!

This was such a touching tribute. Rest in Peace, Heath Ledger.

'I think as painful as it is now, the fact that Heath was able to have a child before he passed and that she looks exactly like him is going to be such a source of comfort to Michelle, his family, and everyone else affected. It's so bittersweet.'

I agree. It's devastating but will be so appreciated later, if it is not already.

RIP Heath.

This is so sad, it breaks my heart. they both seem(ed) like really nice people.
I hope Michelle will let Heath's family still see her, and that she can visit Oz. It just broke my heart when he said he wasnted to take her to look at the ocean.

God Bless them all

As everyone has said before, thank you CBB so very much for this post. It is wonderful and so very touching, and exactly what I was hoping for from all those crappy media outlets that have seemed to do nothing more than try to twist the death of this poor wonderful guy.
I don't know why, since Heath was not what I called my celebrity "crush", but this has totally affected me like some other readers. I think it must be due to the sensitivity that just jumped from his eyes, and the raw honesty I saw that is so lacking in most actors today.
Matilda is an absolutely adorable little girl, and, as also said before, thank goodness he had her before he died; she is his carbon copy.
I just wish he wouldnt have died alone the way that he did, but I hope he can see how much his little time on earth meant to so many of us.
Time to rewatch Ten Things I Hate About You....

Matilda is so sweet. I wish her the best in the hard times to come. Heath was a great actor and loving father.

It took these photos and his quotes for this to really hit home. There are few words to describe how truly sorry I am for Matilda and all of Heath's family and friends. It was evident how very much he loved his little girl, so I hope that she grows up always knowing that. :(

This is so gut wrenching. Such a sick waste.
I have a little girl who is also the "carbon copy" of her father. We are not together anymore,and our relationship is so love hate..lol..but I can't even imagine losing him.He is good to her. I can't imagine her not knowing either one of us. We are both so in love with our daughter. My heart goes out to Heath's family and especially Michelle who has this awful terrible job of raising her child without this man who obviously loved her so much.There are so many shitty men out there who don't even claim their children who run around leaving babies everywhere and you get this loving father who is so proud of his creation...and he's gone and probably for some stupid reason like "had they been there 10 minutes earlier he could have been saved". Sad. So sad. I did a search last night for pics of Heath and Matilda because I remembered her looking so much like him but the way I searched left out some of the really touching pictures you displayed. That was a great tribute. Thank you, it warms my heart to see good men being good fathers and he looked like a great "Daddy" too.

just so sad it so hard to believe that he really is gone. R.I.P

I am truely surprised at how much his passing has affected me. I felt rattled. My thoughts and prayers are with his family right now. No mother should ever have to explain to their child that "daddy died today" . It is all just so sad.
The only comfort that I can see is that he loved his daughter so much that she will be able to look back on these pictures and know that.
thank you cbb, this was a beautiful tribute. One that I am sure he would approve of.

The word that keeps coming to my mind is "heartbreaking". It is heartbreaking for everyone who knew and loved Heath - and for all of his worldwide fans - that he is tragically gone. He seemed like such a wonderful, proud and doting young daddy ... and little Matilda is the spitting image of him. My heavy heart and prayers go out to his family -- especially Michelle and their precious baby. May God give them His peace and the strength to go on. Rest in peace, dear Heath. We will miss you ...

That was a great collage of excerpts from interviews and pictures that CBB put together. I really feel for his family...especially with all of the speculation of what he could've possibly died from. For us non-celebrities we have the luxury to grieve in peace and not have the media make all these speculations. My condolences to the Ledger and Williams family and anyone who knew Heath. God bless them all.

terrible loss!

such a good actor, young and dashing... and the most important a beloved and caring father.

my condolences to his family.

At my University and my city (in Mexico), we are all shocked and sad.

RIP.

thank you for this beautiful tribute. what wonderful pictures- heath was so lucky to be loved unconditionally by his gorgeous girl. i will miss him so much.

Thank you for the beautiful tribute. I am so saddened that Heath lost his life at such a young age, with so much left in front of him yet to accomplish and experience. I am equally saddened for his beautiful daughter, Matilda. This situation raises an interesting perspective on media attention. While I feel it is unnecessary and unfair to scrutinize and hound these people for photographs, how lucky is Matilda to have such touching, "real" photographic memories with her father that she barely had a chance to know. What a special thing it will be for her to look back on these pictures that just pour out emotion and convey a father's love for his child!

These pictures are so beautiful yet so sad. It really makes me sad to see them knowing that he will never get to see his daughter grow up and that she will never have her father around to see her grow up. It's so unfortunate and so sudden it's still difficult to take in. I get tears in my eyes every time I see a picture of him and think about it.....

May he rest in peace

xxx

such a wonderful tribute. Poor little Matilda my heart just breaks thinking about how she'll never have another moment with her daddy ever again and she's probably going to be too young to have any memory of him besides these beautiful photos. Heath looked like a very caring devoted daddy. I was saddened to hear about his death as I am sure many were. I wish this family the best. I hope Michelle and Matilda find some sort of comfort in each other.

And I agree with the poster who said that Heath's life was NOT a waste. I agree. He came into this world for a reason and he made a beautiful little girl to keep his memory thriving. His life was def. one that was of importance to all who knew him. RIP Heath.

The pictures are all beautiful, it breaks my heart to hear this story. I am so saddened for their entire family, but mostly for Matilda, as she will never know what a great man her Daddy was. He life was cut so short, and he was such a good father, you can see the love in the pictures. God bless him and his family.

The first thing I thought when I read Heath had passed was my goodness, this little girl is going to grow up without a father. My heart goes out to the entire family. I'm sure this news came as very sudden. I still can't believe it myself. He seemed like he was such a wonderful young man and father.

This just choked me up. No one should have to lose a parent so soon, and so young. And she is her daddy's female mini-me. She will have his films and lots of memories. And, seeing how Jake is with Reese's kids shows he will be a great godfather to Matilda. Michelle has so much to deal with, and is trying to shield her daughter. It's all just so sad, and brings the importance of living every day to its fullest back into the fore. When something so high profile happens, it causes everyone to sit and reflect more, I think.

so beautiful and so pure. It is such ashame that his life ended so shortly. He looked like an amazing father!!!

I pray so much that all of these disgusting paparazzi agencies STOP buying the photos of funeral, body, etc. I really hope they give the family time to mourn and be in peace.

Heath has been a favorite of mine for years, probably since 10 Things I Hate About You came out. A Knight's Tale has always been a favorite of mine and after hearing this tragic news, I wanted to find it and put it in, but I can barely look at the pictures of him without breaking down into tears, I can't imagine what it would be like to watch him on TV and hear his voice, knowing it won't ever be heard again in this world.

My heart goes out to Michelle, Matilda, and the Ledger and Williams families. Even though Heath and Michelle were no longer together, hearing the quotes from Michelle's father, you know they all still loved and adored him. And quite honestly, how could they not? There was so much to love and adore about this wonderful man. I have no doubt that Michelle still loved him and I can only fathom how hard it's going to be for her to have to try and explain this to a 2-year-old, who's not going to understand any of it at all. Like someone above said, this is the one time to thank the paparazzi because there are all these wonderful pictures of Heath and Matilda that will mean so much to her when she is older.

The world lost an amazing man, actor, father, son, brother, and so that Michelle isn't forgotten, lover/partner. I hope you find eternal peace, Heath. You absolutely deserve it.

It is such a sad and tragic loss. My heart goes out to his family and friends. The only thing I am concerned with is his family not being able to grieve, because of the way the paparazzi thrive off of being able to take the "perfect million dollar shot." NO mother should have to bury her child before her, nor should a child have to lose a parent so young. I know we all come on here to see photos, but it makes me sick to see Michelle Williams not be able to get out of her car door to her apartment without being chased down by photos. For the sake of her and Matilda, they should back off!

What great photos. He seemed like such a caring and loving dad... and person. Its so heartbreaking I cant even watch the entertainment news shows anymore. All the speculation over his death... its heartbreaking to know Matilda will grow up without her daddy - but hearing all these stories about him is even sadder. Poor little girl. May he rest in peace.

she looks exactly like him :(

It`s so sad.Rest in Peace.
We will miss you Heath.Poor little Matilda

That's a nice, and touching post. It's a terrible tragedy, especially for little Matilda.

When I went to my favorite neighborhood bookstore to buy a gift today I had not realized that it is located on the same block as the funeral home where Heath Ledger's viewing was to be held.

I cannot tell you how sorry I feel for those who loved him and just wanted to mourn in peace. I arrived at the bookstore shortly after opening. The mainstream media and paparazzi were already four deep around the doorway of the funeral home and more of them were setting up shop on the opposite street corners. There were more photographers than fans, some of whom had come to pay their respects by standing outside. I am fairly new to NYC so I had never seen the media in a situation like this before. I thought it was awful.

I can't even imagine what it is like to be an artist of the type who wants to do their work, go home and live a private life. I hope that legislation is passed in the future to protect public figures from the media as they go about their daily lives.

This site is charming and I love to look at pictures of babies and children so I visit often but generally the level of invasion into the lives of public figures has gone way over the top.

JMHO

This is such a heart breaking situation. May heart is frozen by the news of Heath's death.
Such a lost to many of us who praised him as a great actor. He will truly be missed. I pray for a quick recovery for the morning of his family. It is a sad time just as we remember the time when Elvis Presley died and left his precious little girl behind.

This news just devastates me! Heath was such a wonderful actor and seemed like such a great person and a wonderful father! My heart really goes out to his family and friends and of course fans. I was always looking forward to seeing him in new movies, seeing new pics with him and his daughter, and seeing him in interviews. What a horrible loss. R.I.P Heath!

i just wrote an entry on my blog about the 10 things i love about heath ledger and i think i am right on my #10: He is a loving father to matilda.... the pictures says a lot about their relationship and it is really a shame that he's no longer here to see matilda grow up

http://mominthecity.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/10-things-i-love-about-heath-ledger/

I never really got into the whole Heath Ledger hype, and I can honestly say I have only seen 3 of his movies (I truly love Casanova though). It is for that reason that I cannot understand why this has been all I can think about since Tues. and why I feel completely devastated. He was a truly gifted actor, and from all the photos, one of the most loving celebrity fathers I have ever seen. I hope that his family can draw from his incredible courage to get through this terrible time. I also hope that the media will let his family mourn in peace. Someday I hope Matilda (his carbon copy) will be able to enjoy her memories of her father without having to sift through the speculation over the circumstances surrounding his death. God bless you Heath and may you look over Matilda from a much better place.

As a fellow Australian from Perth, Western Australia, i have to say that Heath's talent, ambition, down-to-earth nature and true personality will never be forgotten. He was an Aussie actor who made it in Hollywood but never forgot his true roots. I admire that.

I hope that Michelle and Matilda continue to visit Heath's family in Perth so that Matilda can carry on Heath's Aussie heritage.

He was an amazing person, so true, so deep, so talented and an amazingly dedicated father.

He will be missed by so many people in so many ways...

I have never seen any of Heath's movies, and I am ashamed to admit that the only reason I even know who he was is from reading CBB and People Magazine.

None the less, when I heard he had died (on TV, as I was flipping through the channels and just happened to flip to Extra or some other celeb news station right as they were discussing his death), I was absolutely shocked. In fact, at first I wasn't even sure I'd heard correctly. I wondered if maybe it was some family member or friend of his that they were actually talking about. However, I soon realized that, unfortunately, I HAD heard correctly.

My heart just ached (and still does) for little Matilda. It just isn't right that she had to lose her daddy at such a tender age! :(

My thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, Matilda, and the rest of Heath's family and friends, and I dearly hope that the paparazzi and the media will leave them alone as they grieve.

That last photo just broke my heart. Just looking at her clinging onto her father. I cannot imagine how hard it will be for her to grow up with this. Heath was one of my favorite actors especially because I'm also from Australia and it made me happy to think that someone from such a small place went so far.

God Bless him and his family during this time. Everyone, cherish the time you have with your children!

I am devastated. Knowing that I shall never see a new Heath Ledger film breaks my heart. I had the biggest crush on him when 10 things came out. I feel sad for Matilda. And Michelle Williams... the pain she must be going through. To be honest, I never really realized how beautiful Michelle is until now. I just wish Heath had a chance to see Matilda before he died. May he rest in peace. Speaking as a true Heath Ledger fan, my heart is broken. May his family and close friends find the strength they need to move. It's hard enough on me... Don't even want to know what his loved ones are going through. May he rest in peace.

We'll love you always, Heath.
We LOVE YOU!!!

These were the best memories and times of Heath Ledger, with his beautiful daughter. I was do desvasted of Heath's passing, we won't see him becoming a more distinguished actor and won't see Matilda grow up with her wonderful father by her side. I sure know that Heath will be looking down on his daughter every day.
R.I.P Heath

Heath's death had an amazingly sad impact on me, such a waste and somehow even worse when it appears to be that of an accident :(
I can only hope his daughter can see how much her daddy obviously adored her, and that he is able to watch down on her everyday.
So sad.

Thank you Heath Ledger for what you have given us. Bless Michelle and Mattilda.
You'll be forever young in our hearts.

Heath always meant most to me as Ennis Del Mar, more than I ever could have imagined he would. And for various reasons he always will. But he was so subsumed by that character, so utterly convincing, that I never could appreciate that there was an "actor" behind it all. These photos more than any other show me the person behind Ennis Del Mar, the loving, down-to-earth man who just happened to be talented enough to become whomever he wanted to become... but who first and foremost was a son, a brother, a lover, a father. Thank you so much!

Thank you CBB for putting together this wonderful look back at Heath Ledger's life as a father. It brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.

When I first heard the news of Heath's death, it literally took my breath away. He was a brilliant actor, devoted father, and it's tragic to see his life end so soon. The tributes from his family, friends & fellow actors are a testament to what a wonderful person he was, and they bring to light what a tremendous loss we've suffered. If I'm grieving this much over someone I didn't truly know, what must his family & friends be going through? I can't even imagine. My heart goes out to all of them, especially his beautiful daughter Matilda. I hope they are able to find comfort and peace. Heath may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

I was moved to tears yet again. This is the best tribute I've seen to Heath Ledger, the father. This was his greatest role and he knew it. That is the most beautiful part of this whole story, that he knew this. She knew it and she will feel his love always. He showed her some much for the first two years of her life, this has etched a mark on her heart that she will carry forever. She is a beautiful little girl and man does she look like her daddy. Michelle's first comments that I read today were unbelievable and just so touching. She is filled with Heath's beautiful spirit. He will be her Guardian Angel. I still cannot figure out why I am so moved by this, because I didn't even know him. I was touched by him in some way and I know if I had the chance to know him, I would have loved him. He was trying so hard to live a quiet, private life and succeeding by Hollywood standards. I respect him for that. I pray for his family and little Matilda will be in my thoughts all the time. Not only will she grow up knowing how much her daddy loved her, but how much we all loved her daddy.
Rest in Peace, Sweet Heath!

What beautiful sentiment and such a sad event. My heart and prayers go out to this family, and most especially, the little girl Matilda and her mother. She will grow up without her father, but will see him every time she looks in the mirror. It's a small conciliation, but at least the family does have her to help keep his memory and the good things about him in their hearts. What a loss for the entire world, young talent gone far too quickly once again.

I'm truly sad and hurt for little Matilda. It was so obvious to everyone that her father loved her very very much, at her young age she won't remember this. I don't see too many men who are as open and comfy as Heath was with being a hands on kind of dad, it's very painful knowing that Matilda won't remember this. I wish Michelle all the best in coping with this tragedy and I know Matilda is her ray of sunlight and hope in all of this. I have a 2 yr old myself and I can't imagine what it would be like to go thru this. I see how much my lil girl loves her daddy and I wouldn't want it any other way. I truly wish Michelle all the best.

This was a very nice tribute to Heath and his daughter. It is very obvious that Heath was a very hands on type of father who enjoyed spending time with Matilda. She will have many people in her life to fill in the gaps with beautiful memories and she will always have these lovely pictures to remind her just how much he loved her. I have to say that the picture of little Matilda holding on to Heath's leg breaks my heart!! This is such a tragedy and a tragic loss.

You all are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless you all in this time of loss.

Such a beautiful tribute. He loved that sweet little girl more than life itself. I pray that when she is older, she will be able to have some small real memory of him that is her own.

ohhh, this made me sad

Little Matilda looks just like her father. He'll live on through her;;