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Ledger's Kin Bid Farewell in LA

Memorial service held in Los Angeles

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2008 3:35 AM CST

(Newser) – Actor Heath Ledger's family and friends held a private memorial in Los Angeles Saturday before his body was flown to his native Australia for funeral services. Mourners included his parents, sister Kate, ex-girlfriend actress Michelle Williams—mother of his toddler daughter, Matilda—and another former... Read full story »

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