What is Hollywood's obsession with Heath Ledger?

[PleasantlyPlain]

I mean, I keep seeing him all over the news, in pictures, for the past year or so. What gives? There are many actors and actresses that have passed, that have been venerated. So, what is so special and unique about Heath Ledger?

 

[doit]

the fact that his death could be linked to his role as the joker in batman

 

[MrseJoeJonas1]

Because He Is A Great Actor.
Go And See The Dark Knight I Think You'll Be Amazed With What You See.

 

[Shy&Dangerous]

Its sooo sad. He played the Joker and killed himself because he really went crazy. Thank goodness they finished the film he will be immortallized forever.

 

[Shhhht]

He was suppose to be a HUGE star. He was working his way up, and had potential to become another Johnny Depp.

 

[luisc]

maybe because he died or he played the joker

 

[rockemsockemrockandroll]

Hes a dead dude

 

[CoolP]

Yes

 

[CoolP]

Yes

 

[KeiraPakusu]

Because, Heath Ledger was a talented actor who had his life cut short once he really got to spread his wings. He got a chance, but he could've done so much more if he lived.

I also hear he was a good person to know.

Don't get me wrong. We don't admire him just because he died. If he had lived to see the Dark Knight premiere, people would still be praising his performance.

Edit: For all of you saying he commited suicide, NO he did not. It was an accidental overdose. There is a difference in taking pills to kill yourself, and taking too many accidentally.