Heath Ledger's sister Kate, father Kim and mother Sally Bell

Late actor Heath Ledger was honored with yet another award for his brilliant portrayal of Joker in the latest Batman sequel – The Dark Knight. The actor died 13 months ago due to an accidental overdose of prescribed drugs.  Ledger was only 28 when he died.

After Peter Finch, who won an Oscar for Network in 1976, Ledger is the only actor to win a posthumous best actor in a supporting role Oscar. Although the actor seemed to be a sentimental choice but the wiring portrayal of The Joker in the movie Dark Knight is truly awards winning.

Ledger’s family – father Kim Ledger, mother Sally Bell, and sister Kate – came up on the podium to accept the award on his behalf. The actor’s unexpected death left his colleagues and friends devastated. From Winslet to Jolie all those present in the Kodak Theater were all in tears.

Heath Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor

“This award tonight would have humbly validated Heath’s quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here – his peers – within an industry he so loved. Thank you”, said Ledger’s father, Kim, while accepting the award.

Besides the best supporting actor win, Dark knight was honored with a 2nd Oscar in the Best Sound Editing category. The award was picked by Richard King.

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