Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond > Heath Ledger Remembrance Forum
Jake
serious crayons:
I think she meant whether they'd invite him to say anything onstage, hunh?
Anyway, on second thought I think Del's right. Inviting Jake would be too sad and morbid and hard on Jake to present anything. I do think they'll do something special for Heath, though probably just an extended part of that "Academy members who died during the past year" segment.
It's true that other actors have died with more movies behind them. But that's what's particularly sad about Heath, that he was so young, and just at the beginning of his career. When Katharine Hepburn died, it was a big deal because she was illustrious and beloved. But she was 96, died of natural causes, and had made lots and lots of movies. So -- no offense to Katharine or anyone -- it wasn't as tragic. I think that helps explain the huge outpouring of emotion and publicity surrounding Heath's death.
BBM-Cat:
--- Quote from: opinionista on January 30, 2008, 07:29:40 am ---Jake Is Taking Heath's Death 'Harder Than Most'
By Bryan Alexander
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Jake's 'prank' sure made me laugh! (if true) :D
Kd5000:
In the age of OPRAH, we expect everyone to pour out their feelings on camera. However, sometimes silence is deafening. Sometimes it hurts to much to talk about. Maybe Jake will say something in a magazine interview sometime in the future about Heath. I don't think he will be at the Academy Awards.
whatthefuckbenj:
--- Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 29, 2008, 07:36:23 pm ---Well, if there is a broadcast ceremony, I would think there's still enough time to arrange something and invite Jake to do it. That would be very nice and very appropriate, though I'm sure extremely hard for him. Maybe they could have Daniel Day-Lewis do it, though I don't know if I could get through another emotional tribute from him -- those for some reason just strike me as particularly gut-wrenching.
BTW, welcome whatthefuckbenj!. I see this was your first post, and we're glad to have you join us here.
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Thank you! =)
I'm sure Jake will pay his tribute to Heath one way or another and I bet it'll be very touching.
mariez:
--- Quote from: Kd5000 on January 30, 2008, 01:38:52 pm ---...However, sometimes silence is deafening. Sometimes it hurts to much to talk about. Maybe Jake will say something in a magazine interview sometime in the future about Heath.......
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Yes, I've been thinking the same thing. His silence for the time being is telling me so much about what a class act he is and about the depth and sincerity of his emotions.
Marie
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