The Korea Herald

피터빈트

Heath Ledger‘s parents say they are close to his daughter Matilda

By Korea Herald

Published : Jan. 16, 2013 - 16:24

    • Link copied

Heath Ledger in a scene from Heath Ledger in a scene from "The Dark Knight" (UPI)
The family of actor Heath Ledger, (L to R) mother Sally Bell, father Kim Ledger and sister Kate Ledger, hold his Oscar for best supporting actor in the film The family of actor Heath Ledger, (L to R) mother Sally Bell, father Kim Ledger and sister Kate Ledger, hold his Oscar for best supporting actor in the film "The Dark Knight" at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 22, 2009. (UPI)

Heath Ledger‘s parents say they have a wonderful relationship with the late Australian actor’s 7-year-old daughter, who lives in New York.

Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose five years ago at the age of 28, leaving behind little Matilda, his only child with his ex-girlfriend, actress Michelle Williams.

“Matilda has the same walk as Heath and is such a respectful little kid -- she calls us ‘Papa’ and ‘Grandma Sal.’ Our family has the most wonderful relationship with both Matilda and Michelle. We talk frequently and visit as often as we can,” Ledger‘s father, Kim, told the Australian magazine, New Idea.

“Matilda is indeed very much like her dad -- she has long limbs and similar features,” Ledger’s mother, Sally, told New Idea. “However, she also possesses the beauty of her mamma -- lucky girl.”

Kim and Sally Ledger, who still live in Australia, memorably traveled to Los Angeles and were presented with Ledger‘s Oscar, which he won for his turn as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” shortly after his death.

Heath Ledger’s other films include “A Knight‘s Tale,” “Monster’s Ball,” “Brokeback Mountain” and “I‘m Not There.” (UPI)



<관련 한글 기사>


故 히스레저 딸 얘기에 ’눈물’


오스트레일리아의 명배우 故 히스레저(Heath Ledger)에 수상하는 자리에 그의 가족이 나타났다. 가족은 레저의 딸 마틸다(Matilda)를 언급했다.

레저는 마약 과다복용으로 5년전 28세의 나이로 사망했다. 그의 전 여자친구인 배우 미셸 윌리엄스(Michelle Williams)와의 사이에 딸 마틸다를 둔 바 있다. 마틸다는 현재 7세다.

"마틸다는 히스처럼 아주 대단한 꼬마에요. 우리를 ’아빠’ 그리고 ’샐리 할머니’라고 부른답니다. 마틸다와 미셸과 아주 잘 지내고 있고요. 자주 연락하고 만나죠."라고 레저의 아버지 김(Kim)이 오스트레일리아 잡지사인 뉴아이디어(New Idea)에 전했다.

"마틸다는 정말 아빠를 꼭 닮았죠. 엄마의 아름다움까지 빼닮았고요."라고 레저의 어머니인 샐리(Sally)가 말했다.

레저 부부는 현재 오스트레일리아에 거주한다. 레저의 오스카시상식에 참석하기 위해 LA를 방문했다. 레저는 "다크나이트(The Dark Knight)"에서 조커(Joker)로 활약한 것에 상을 받았다. 레저는 "다크나이트"를 촬영한 지 얼마 지나지 않아 숨졌다. (코리아헤럴드)