19 actors we lost way too soon

12) ⁠Heath Ledger

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Heath Ledger's turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) stood out as one of the best performances in the history of cinema. His death through accidental overdose at 28 shocked the world because there were several projects he had been working on at that time. His portrayal as the Joker won him the posthumous Academy Award. The tragic ending of Ledger's life only enhanced the reputation of his work. His contribution as a change-making actor inspires generations and generations of performing artists.

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