Heath's sisters gave a statement on the Oscar nomination.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/entertainment/5277975/ledger-family-proud-of-oscar-nod/Ledger family 'proud' of Oscar nodHeath Ledger's family say they are very proud of his posthumous Oscar nomination.
Ledger is the hot favourite to win the best supporting actor Academy Award for his performance as The Joker in last year's Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight .
But in a bittersweet twist, the honour came on the first anniversary of the Perth-born actor's death.
On this day in 2008, Ledger died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in his New York apartment.
Today the Ledgers returned to the scene of his wake - Perth's Cottesloe Beach.
Sister Kate Ledger says the family is filled with pride, but still overcome by grief.
"Today is the anniversary of Heath's death ... It seems like nearly yesterday [that we were here] and we are all nursing broken hearts," she said.
"Like anyone who loses a family member, it's opened our eyes to the intense suffering and painful journey that is death.
"We feel truly blessed to have Heath's beautiful daughter Matilda and her mum Michelle [Williams] in our lives," she added.
"Michelle is doing an amazing job with 'our girl' and together we will cherish every moment of her steps though life."
Sister Ashleigh Bell says Ledger has left behind an unbelievable legacy for his daughter.
"Today is also a day for us to celebrate with the news of Heath's Oscar nomination," she said.
"Although we would love to have him here with us, we are so proud and so excited on his behalf.
"What an unbelievable legacy he has left for Matilda and our family.
"We will take this opportunity today to honour his wonderful life and take comfort in knowing Heath will continue to touch future generations through this amazing art form."
No actor has won a posthumous Academy Award since 1976, when Australian actor Peter Finch was recognised for his role as a crazed TV anchorman in Network.
Earlier this month, Ledger won the best supporting actor title at the Golden Globes for his frightening turn as The Joker - a role originally made famous by Jack Nicholson .
He has also picked up a Critics Choice and Online Film Critics Society award this season.
The Dark Knight picked up a total of eight Oscar nominations, most in the technical categories. But it failed to earn either a best picture or best director nomination.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button leads the pack with 13 nominations.
Six thousand members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will now vote for who should win the industry's highest honour on February 22 at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.
Here's a video it it. It's in the upper right corner. On the same page is an aritcle about Gary Oldman accepting a SAG Award on Heath's behalf.
http://www.accesshollywood.com/emotional-gary-oldman-accepts-sag-award-on-heath-ledgers-behalf_article_13254