Heath Ledger, dead at 28

I don't feel that I have much to contribute to the discussion of Heath Ledger's death this evening, so I'll simply say that he was a charismatic actor and a joy to watch onscreen. While he made many exciting and diverse choices in roles, if he is only remembered for his beautiful performance in Brokeback Mountain three years ago, it will still be lasting proof of his talent and presence.

UPDATE: Here is a link to a video of Heath that Ellen aired on Wednesday. It's the best way I have seen the news handled on television.

UPDATE #2: Christopher Plummer, who was starring in Heath Ledger’s last film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, discusses Heath and the fate of the Terry Gilliam-helmed flick.

UPDATE #3: There is now speculation about whether or not Heath had finished his voiceover work for The Dark Knight. The latest Batman installment has wrapped principal photography and is set for a July 2008 release.