A Tribute to Heath

This is just my small way of paying tribute to a young actor that I admired.

Like a lot of people I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of the Australian actor Heath Ledger yesterday. At only 28 years old he was a young actor that was just starting to find his stride and show his true abilities as a screen actor. His death is a real lose to the movie world and he will be sorely missed.

I may not have been his biggest fan but I always enjoyed seeing him on-screen, even in his smaller, lesser known parts, such as 2002’s “The Four Feathers”. There was a spark and energy about him that always made his performances engaging and fun to watch. It was after 2005’s blockbuster “Brokeback Mountain” however that he really showed his true colours. He showed that he could act with passion, subtlety, and above all, with heart, and from then on it was obvious that this was a man who had a great future ahead of him. His fame and popularity has been growing ever since, which of course makes his death even more tragic.

Whether it was suicide or simply a tragic accident, it doesn’t really matter now; the fact is his death is a terrible waste of young life and talent, and as a movie fan I for one will miss his on-screen presents.

Rest in Peace, Heath.