Brokeback Cowboy Dead

The Dean · #1 01-22-2008, 03:13 PM

I just saw a newsflash on my computer saying that an actor named Heath Ledger was just found dead. He had played a cowboy in Brokeback Mountain who was gay. I read a recent article that said his career had nosedived after that role.

Could it be that the whole world doesn't buy into perversion?

This is the third young actor in three weeks found dead they said.

Esther · #2 01-22-2008, 03:20 PM

Interesting.

Some says things go in 3's.

Michael Phelps · #3 01-22-2008, 03:24 PM

I'm not sure that the movie had anything to do with his career, it wasn't really that strong before the movie......he had a few decent roles, such as Mel Gibson's oldest son in "The Patriot", but he wasn't really a household name.

However, his counterpart, Jake Gyllenhall seems to be doing fine since the movie.

I'd say that it's the same plague, alcohol and drug use........so many young people are caught up in the riches and glitz and glamour of a famous lifestyle, and just can't handle the peer pressure. It's very sad.

Felicity · #4 01-22-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

I'm not sure that the movie had anything to do with his career, it wasn't really that strong before the movie......he had a few decent roles, such as Mel Gibson's oldest son in "The Patriot", but he wasn't really a household name.

However, his counterpart, Jake Gyllenhall seems to be doing fine since the movie.

I'd say that it's the same plague, alcohol and drug use........so many young people are caught up in the riches and glitz and glamour of a famous lifestyle, and just can't handle the peer pressure. It's very sad.

I agree. I don't think it had anything to do with his role as a gay cowboy either. There are other actors who have played similar roles who are still alive today.

The whole Hollywood scene is just so totally unhealthy and unwholesome. It takes a huge toll on people and their lives are destroyed as a result.

MissBrattified · #5 01-22-2008, 03:29 PM

*sad*

simplyme · #6 01-22-2008, 03:29 PM

High expectations also play a role in an actors mind., they think they oughta be like "soooo discovered" after one good role, but many times its a "one hitter" and they crash/burn., SAD indeed that such things occur, from a "fast-food" industry.
Yet another point for having more in ones life than "flash", ALL people everywhere, need to feed their hungry parched souls with 'substance' food that will last for an eternity!
JESUS fills all needs!

RandyWayne · #7 01-22-2008, 04:01 PM

All it takes is one good overdose to kill you. He bought it in one day versus the frantic downward partying spiral that Britney and Lindsey are on.

The Patriot was an excellent movie by the way! I also look forward to seeing the next "Dark Knight" film this Summer that he stars in.