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Ledger's Estate Goes to Daughter

By Elizabeth Wolff, Newser User

Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – Heath Ledger’s estate will go to his daughter, Matilda, the late actor's dad tells Perth Now. “There is no claim,'' Kim Ledger said of the estimated $16.6 million bequest. “Our family has gifted everything to Matilda.'' Ledger’s will,... Read full story »

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