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Ledger's Insurer Settles With Daughter

Attorneys wanted $10M, but company wanted to look into suicide possibilities

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(Newser) – Heath Ledger’s insurance company has agreed to pay at least part of the late actor’s $10 million policy to his daughter, Matilda. Ledger’s lawyers reached an out-of-court settlement with ReliaStar Life Insurance, which had balked at paying because of suspicions his 2008 overdose death was a suicide, Reuters reports. No word yet on how much 3-year-old Matilda will get.

Gary Oldman accepts the male actor in a supporting role award on behalf of Heath Ledger at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 25.
Gary Oldman accepts the male actor in a supporting role award on behalf of Heath Ledger at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 25.   (AP Photo)
In this 2006 file photo, actor Heath Ledger arrives to the premiere of his film
In this 2006 file photo, actor Heath Ledger arrives to the premiere of his film "Candy" in New York.   (AP Photo)
Director Christopher Nolan accepts the best supporting actor award for Heath Ledger at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 8.
Director Christopher Nolan accepts the best supporting actor award for Heath Ledger at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 8.   (AP Photo)
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Jan 29, 09 5:51 PM CST
Give the child the money. Her daddy is gone and he loved her dearly. Reply
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the only reason they'll even consider it is because of how fucking famous he is
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