Upon hearing that Heath Ledger expired earlier this week I was saddened to see such a good actor depart so early in life. No matter what caused his demise whether it be natural or due to substance abuse it does not take away from the fact that he was a great actor. I still remember seeing him for the first time back in 1999 in 10 Things I Hate About You and most recenly for his superb acting in Brokeback Mountain.
I was shocked to find out the next day that some right wing conservative people were applauding his death because of his role in Brokeback Mountain. To put the icing on the cake though, FOX News' John Gibson mocked the death in bigot fashion by playing clips from the movie and somehow relating them to the death. I have uploaded a YouTube video of the audio as well as MSNBC Dan Abrams reaction-- I think I have found a new progressive, free thinking, open minded journalist.
