These Celebrities Died Tragically Young

Heath Ledger, 28 Years Old

The Australian actor, whose final role before his death was the legendary Joker from "The Dark Knight," died at the age of 28 due to a drug overdose in Manhattan. Known for films such as "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Brokeback Mountain," the actor was married to Michelle Williams and the couple shared a child, Matilda, at the time of his death. "The Dark Knight" was in the editing phases when he passed, and he never got to see the final product. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.