Tue, 22 January 2008 at 9:49 pm

Heath’s Family Found Out From the Media

Heath Ledger’s family is reeling after learning of the actor’s death from the media today, reports In Touch.

Family friend and private investigator Paul Barresi spoke to Heath’s uncle Neil Bell today. Bell is in his early 60s and was, Heath’s personal assistant, confidante and mentor.

“The last thing that Heath would want to do is throw it all away. He was very happy living in New York, ” Bell told Barresi. “His mother and father (in Australia) heard of his death on the news. We are all devastated. The whole family is devastated over his death, and more so over having to learn of his death from the media.”

Bell recalled, “Ever since Heath was a little boy, all he ever dreamt of was becoming an actor. Heath knew at a very young age that acting was his destiny and purpose.”

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# 76

OMG @ 01/23/2008 at 7:54 am

SO SAD,MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH ALL OF HEATH’S FOLLOWERS!

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Didi @ 01/23/2008 at 9:46 am

that is the most horrible way to find out. i cant think of anything worse to be honest.

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# 78

em @ 01/23/2008 at 10:00 am

I think it’s awful that no one (cops, hospital, etc) could take the time to call Heath’s family and that they had to find out on the news?!? Classless!

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# 79

Tays @ 01/23/2008 at 10:12 am

I love you Heath R.IP ***

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# 80

BAMZPS+ @ 01/23/2008 at 10:40 am

Why WHy Why Why Why!!!!!!!!!

I only wish it is just a dream. Could we turn back the clock ?

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# 81

Ana @ 01/23/2008 at 2:09 pm

oh my… I’m actually crying!! :(

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# 82

vroom @ 01/23/2008 at 3:01 pm

my condolences to the family. but this is extremely sad. And its such a shock. he was a talented actor. and really liked his movies esp. 10 things i hate about you. i just want to watch it over and over again. r.i.p Heath.

life is just too short

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# 83

Spooky @ 01/23/2008 at 7:13 pm

What a horrible way for them to find out…Really sad

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# 84

Joanna (Poland) @ 01/24/2008 at 2:58 pm

i believe it was terrible for them.

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# 85

youness @ 01/26/2008 at 11:04 am

please tell me it’s not realI CAN’T BELIVE noooooooooooooooo

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ALEXIA @ 01/27/2008 at 12:35 pm

i still can bilieve that heath let us alone. ican’t believe that he died it’s very very very sad to know when i watch his movies i am thinking that he is a terible lost!!!
HEATH ILL BE MISSING YOU.