I know there will be many who do not know the significance of today's date... January 22nd, 2013. Neither will they remember, unless it is mentioned to them in some way, that it was five years ago today that Heath Ledger passed away. However, there will be those who adored him that will be thinking of him endlessly as the sun sets today. My heart goes out to his family and friends as they remember not his tragic ending, but the life he lived. He had become one of the great actors of our time, even in his short 28 years. He too had become a father and worshiped every breath his daughter took. Luckily, we have many photos and films to take time to remember him.
My heart goes out to his many fans today, as well. Something I find truly incredible is how devoted they are, even five years passed. He is still heavily in their thoughts and his name still often on their lips as his memory emanates beauty and kindness to them all. I can say in all honesty that I too have become a fan. I learned many things about him -and his fans- as I researched extensively for my book. My only hope for readers is to imagine what it might have been like to be close to him, and to see him through different eyes... such as I did.
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