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Colin, Jude and Johnny Pay It Forward to Matilda Ledger

lilsugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:07 -0700

The lil girl who lost her daddy to a tragic death last year will benefit from the loving gift of three other fathers. Heath Ledger died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in January and his will had not been updated to include his two-year-old daughter. The late actor was in the midst of filming The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus so three actors —Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell — stepped in to finish playing his role. Beyond making good on Heath's acting commitment, the men, who are all fathers, donated their salaries to the child.

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Mini Me: Heath Ledger and Matilda

babysugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:48 -0700

Little Matilda Ledger is blessed with the charm and good looks of both her parents. But, on a recent jaunt in NYC, the resemblance between the lil lady and her late father was undeniable.

Michelle Williams will have more than photographs and films to remember her former fiancé, her daughter is definitely Heath's mini me with the daddy's brown eyes, bold nose, handsome chin and warm smile.

Children tend to evolve — taking turns cloning one parent and then the other. We hope Matilda will always carry a sparkle of her papa in her own sweet way.
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Coping With the Loss of a Parent

lilsugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:43 -0800

While the jarring news of actor Heath Ledger's death shook the world, it left two-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose with one live parent.

Many children experience the loss of a parent so keeping the memory of mom or dad alive is important for the entire family.

Licensed psychotherapist, Sally Sacks, M.Ed says there are nine specific ways you can help your lil one cope. To see her list,

Daddy's Lil Girl

lilsugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:12:27 -0800

The world mourns the loss of the incredibly talented Heath Ledger, an actor who lit up the silver screen. But more than a movie star, the 28-year-old was father to daughter, Matilda Rose, 2. These sweet photographs portray a loving daddy and his lil girl. Our thoughts are with the child and her family during this difficult time.