Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor and music video director best remembered for his performances in critically acclaimed films such as Monster’s Ball and A Knight’s Tale. However, it was his portrayal of the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight that brought him the most fame and posthumous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Tragically, Ledger died on January 22, 2008, due to an accidental overdose of prescription medications at the age of 28, not thirty-nine as previously stated.
Ledger’s first widely reported relationship was with actress and singer Lisa Zane, who was 18 years his senior. The two met in 1998 on the set of the television series Roar, where they developed a romantic connection. After the series concluded, both moved to Los Angeles to pursue their respective careers. The couple parted ways in 1999, though reasons for their breakup were never made public.
During the late 1990s, Ledger was rumored to be romantically linked to his 10 Things I Hate About You co-star Julia Stiles. Although co-stars suggested the two were close, there was no official confirmation of a relationship. That same year, he began dating model and actress Christina Cauchi. Their relationship was sporadic and reportedly off-and-on, even while each was involved with other people. It officially ended before he began seeing actress Heather Graham, whom he met on the set of A Knight’s Tale. The pair dated for approximately nine months before separating in mid-2001.
In August 2002, Ledger began dating actress Naomi Watts after they met while filming Ned Kelly. Their relationship, notable for the eleven-year age difference, lasted nearly two years. The couple ended things amicably in 2004 but remained on good terms afterward.
Ledger’s most significant romantic relationship was with actress Michelle Williams, whom he met while working on Ang Lee’s acclaimed film Brokeback Mountain in 2004. Their on-screen chemistry translated into real life, and by October 2005, they welcomed their daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger. Although there were rumors of marriage, the couple never wed. The relationship ended in 2007, just months before Ledger’s untimely death.
| Birth Date: | 4 Apr, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Perth |
| Education: | Guildford Grammar School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American Actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
