Heath Ledger Death - Michelle Williams and Family Open Up

It's been a week and a half since the tragic death of actor Heath Ledger and, one by one, the people closest to the beloved 28-year-old are opening up about the unfortunate incident.

Heath's mother, father, sister and, most recently, Ledger's former fiancée (and mother of his 2-year-old daughter Matilda) Michelle Williams have all released formal statements regarding Heath's death.

Sally (Heath's mom)

"Our darling boy, special in so many ways to all of us. You knew you were so loved. You lived life with courage and daring and we are so grateful for the wonderful times we shared. We will be there for Matilda."

Kim (Heath's dad)

"My beautiful boy, so loving, so talented, so independent, so caring, so young . . . no more chess games mate . . . this is it, couldn't beat you anyway! My body aches for the sound of your voice, our chats, our laughs and our life and times together. Your truly varied artistic skills, insatiable desire to improve and eclectic abilities set you apart from any other person on the planet . . . it had only just started for you ... and for us to further enjoy. We were one, in soul and commitment. Just . . . Father and Son. I will love you forever, Dad."

Kate (Heath's older sister)

"I can hardly breathe when I try to write this. We were the ultimate in soul mates. I feel both my heart and life have been torn apart. I loved our special talks, our daily chats from where ever you were in the world. I especially loved all the precious time we spent together. We were so fortunate to have you as long as we did. You were so many things to so many people, but to me you were just my little brother. There will never, ever be another "Heath" and I think that in itself is the greatest tragedy. I will continue to talk with you everyday and love you just as if you were here. You will never leave my thoughts ‘Roast', ever." (Roast was her nickname for him)

Michelle Williams (Heath's former fiancée)

"Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken. I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father.

"All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day.

"His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up in the best memories of him."

Next statement will probably be from Jake Gyllenhaal (Heath's good friend and godfather of Matilda).

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