Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger’s untimely demise was a huge shock to moviegoers who were eagerly anticipating the release of ‘The Dark Knight.’ The actor passed away at the beginning of 2008 after ingesting an excess of prescription medications in a doomed attempt to battle a mystery illness, possibly walking pneumonia. His loss struck a chord with those who had seen his portrayal of the Joker and knew it was unique – so much so that he earned a posthumous Academy Award for his performance.
If he had stuck around to receive it, maybe things would have changed. This photo was taken on the set of ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,’ Ledger’s last film. A few days after this picture was snapped, he passed away tragically.