In a night of fun and frivolity, Heath Ledger’s death weighed heavily on his peers.
Outstanding Male Performance winner Daniel Day-Lewis dedicated his trophy to Heath, who was found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday, telling the crowd, “It’s always been the work of other actors… that’s given me that sense of regeneration. Heath Ledger gave it to me.” He then went on to praise Heath’s work in Monster’s Ball (“unique”) and Brokeback Mountain, saying, ” He was perfect. And that scene in the trailer in the end of the film is as moving as anything I think I’ve ever ever seen.”
Nominee Ryan Gosling and his sister Mandy wore black ribbons in honor of Heath. “Mandy made them for Heath,” Ryan said on the red carpet, adding later, “I admired him a lot.”
And in the evening’s official In Memoriam video tribute, Heath’s image was the last one seen. As the clip’s soundtrack faded out, the audience applauded the 28-year-old actor who still had so many great roles in front of him.
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