The Death Of Heath Ledger: Breaking Down The Timeline To Tragedy

Jan. 22, 2021, marks the 13th anniversary of the tragic death of Heath Ledger. The actor died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28 after completing filming on “The Dark Knight” and his haunting portrayal of the Joker went on to win him a posthumous Oscar. Ahead of the sad anniversary, Variety senior correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister discusses the actor’s life and some of his biggest roles with Access Hollywood.