**By Jacqui Lang
As the anniversary of the star’s death approaches, Woman’s Day speaks to Heath Ledger’s father Kim.**
It’s hard to believe it has been a whole year since Heath Ledger’s untimely death made headlines across the world.
When news broke on January 22 last year that the 29-year old actor had died from an accidental overdose of sleeping medications, it seemed incomprehensible that such a bright young talent was no longer with us. Even sadder was the fact that Heath had left behind his daughter Matilda, then just two.
In an exclusive conversation with Woman’s Day, Heath’s dad Kim Ledger explains that although 12 months have passed, the pain of losing his beautiful boy is still raw.
“It feels like yesterday,” says Kim from his home in Perth.
Despite the passing of time, Hollywood continues to recognise Heath for his incredible performances. He has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for his performance as The Joker in the critically acclaimed movie The Dark Knight, and is tipped to become the first actor since Peter Finch in 1976 to receive a posthumous Oscar. But sadly, even this cannot bring comfort to loved ones left behind.
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