When we think of the late actor Heath Ledger, we often remember him for his iconic role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” But behind the scenes, Ledger’s love for his daughter Matilda Rose Ledger was truly remarkable.
Ledger and actress Michelle Williams welcomed their daughter in 2005. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in 2007, but Ledger’s love for his daughter remained as strong as ever. Director Terry Gilliam once shared a heartwarming story about how Ledger would take his daughter in his backpack and travel to his house to discuss a movie they were working on.
Tragically, in 2008, Ledger passed away unexpectedly at his New York apartment when Matilda was only two years old. The loss was devastating for the little girl, who couldn’t understand why her father was suddenly gone. She would constantly ask her mother, Michelle, “Where’s my daddy?”
But even in the midst of their grief, a beautiful act of kindness and generosity would ensure Matilda’s future. Ledger’s co-stars, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, and Colin Farrell, who were working with him on the film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” stepped in to help.
