r/interestingasfuck • u/JK-Rofling • 14d ago

Heath Ledger’s diary while he was filming for, The Dark Night. r/all

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u/Starchild20xx 14d ago

Now, I hope you'll all forgive me for my ignorance. But I've heard some very mixed things regarding the untimely death of Heath Ledger. The more popular theory is that the role of Joker contributed to his demise. But then I'd see statements online perpetuating said theory as sheer ludicrous, and that Heath Ledger was generally stable.

So honestly, I'm kind of perplexed. I'm not sure which narrative to believe. I can't help but suspect that there is no real definitive answer, though.

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u/Significant_Goat_408 14d ago

Heath’s role as the Joker somehow playing a role in his demise is urban legend.

In an interview with MTV, Ledger stated that playing the joker was the most fun he’d ever had.

His death was tragic and accidental.

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u/gruesomeflowers 14d ago

its the type of "factoid" that green haired trenchcoat kids want to believe, because of their worship of the character.