Heath Ledger's Dad: Going to the Oscars Is "Bittersweet"

Us Magazine - February 19, 2009 10:26 AM PST
Story photo: Heath Ledger's Dad: Going to the Oscars Is Heath Ledger arrives at the premiere of "I'm Not There" on November 13, 2007 in New York City.Us Magazine
Heath Ledger 's dad Kim arrived in L.A. Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards.

If his son wins best supporting actor for his role as Joker in The Dark Knight, Kim told TMZ.com cameras: "I may say a few words."

See photos from The Dark Knight.

Kim says he's honored by the nomination.

"I'm extremely proud," he said, but cautioned: "You can't expect to win something like this. [The Academy] could just as easily turn left, as [it] could go right."

But attending the show on his behalf of his son, who died last January at age 28 from an accidental drug overdose, is "bittersweet, obviously," he said.

Look back at Heath Ledger's life.

Kim says his extended family flew in from their native Perth, Australia for the Oscars.

"We're all here," he said.

While Kim wouldn't comment if Michelle Williams will be at the awards show, he said "of course" daughter Matilda, 3, would be given the statue "down the line."

See touching photos of Heath and his daughter Matilda.

But Kim isn't betting on Heath taking the prize.

"You can't take anything for granted," Kim said.



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  • Rena W
    Such a cuttie. His photos were seen at milllionaire persoanals site *** s e e k a m i l l i o na i r e. c o m***last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now. ? looooooooool
    report abuseposted March 7, 2009 5:49 AM PST
  • Dean T
    ledger u were and still r the the %@!*#! u will live on 4eva! fare the well we miss u more then words can tell!
    report abuseposted February 21, 2009 9:09 AM PST
  • pinkpearl6886
    Yes let's celebrate someone who was a actor who did a good job playing a evil selfish Joker. Oh wait he always was like that in real life too so he wasn't really acting. He was a druggie and because his job is an Actor it is ok to let it go and brag about his art and drug use. Druggies are selfish people. If he wasn't then he would been someWHERE getting off the drugs for h
    report abuseposted February 20, 2009 6:13 AM PST
  • awchew
    aleen- you are the Oops condom mistake, Ledger's talent is dead and it was his lifestyle that took him, no award brings him back, so move on. It's a stupid trophy!
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 2:41 PM PST
  • Katie
    I truly hope Heath wins this award because he did a phenomonal job. People need to stop being so negative towards him and his family, what happened to him was an accident and it happens all the time. Remember him for his amazing talent.
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 11:35 AM PST
  • First L
    I hope Health wins, he certainly earned it but, I also hope his father doesn't get the Oscar. The way he said "somwhere done the line" I am not sure Matilda whould ever get it. I hope they allow her mother to hold it for her.
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 11:35 AM PST
  • aleen
    prrt1, dont be an ass...heath's a great actor....always will be...n even though he od'd that doesnt mean u gotta be so mean about it. people make mistakes...like ur parents, they made the mistake of having u!
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 11:04 AM PST
  • Chica
    Heath will win and he deserves it. I hope his family can find a little comfort knowing how much he is loved and missed.
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 11:00 AM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    I know Heath will win this one for sure, go to hell prrt1, you'll get yours.
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 10:40 AM PST
  • awchew
    Attention hungry - get over Heath, it was his job, the druggie OD'd
    report abuseposted February 19, 2009 10:30 AM PST

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