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Jodie Sweetin Says She's Totally Sober

Karl Erikson — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:03:00 GMT

For the first time, former "Full House" star Jodie Sweetin is talking about the allegations her estranged husband made against her. Cody Herpin has said that Jodi has picked up the drugs again, and the issue has come up in court because custody of their daughter, Zoie, is at stake.

"There are a lot of things being said about my using that are not going on right now," says Jodie. "I want to make it known that I am absolutely, 100 percent sober."

Jodie, 26, is a recovering alcoholic and meth addict. She admits that she had several glasses of wine over the summer, but "I immediately called other people who are in recovery." She's in a 12-step program. "Any slip for me is not good, but I didn't let it stall my progress. I could have just not said anything and brushed it under the rug. But that doesn't help me make different choices in the future. Zoie comes first for me, as well as my sobriety."

According to husband Cody, however, she's had far more than just the one fall off the wagon. "She has continuously broken her sobriety since Zoie was born," he says. He's filed for sole custody. "I'm worried about Zoie."

Last month, a judge ruled that the couple would share custody of Zoie for now. Jodie's custodial time is happening at her parents' house, where she's living at the moment. Otherwise, one of her parents must be present when trading custody of the baby.

A psychiatrist of the court said that she doesn't think Jodie poses a threat to Zoie, and both Jodie and Cody have to get drug tested before the next hearing February 9.

The divorce is pending. Jodie says the reasons are private, saying "It's been difficult." But Cody says he has no idea why she filed for divorce. "She never even told me," he says. "I had to find out from her attorney. To this day, I still have no idea why."

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Jodie Sweetin Wants to Avoid Custody Battle

Karl Erikson — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Former "Full House" star Jodie Sweetin and her husband Cody Herpin are splitting and Jodie's lawyer says the couple "are working hard to avoid a protracted custody battle." They attended their first joint mediation session this week in Orange County, CA.

"They're trying to work things out regarding the sharing of their child," lawyer Wilma Presley says. "As far as reconciliation as a couple goes, in family law, you just never know."

She also says that Jodie, 26, is doing well, had a great holiday, and had her daughter, Zoie, on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Both parents are playing well with the child sharing.

Last month, a judge ruled that custody over Zoie (9 months) is to be shared 50-50. Cody made accusations that Jodie was abusing drugs again - she is a recovering alcoholic and meth addict. And while Jodie admitted to having a couple of glasses of wine, she says she is NOT doing meth again.

The next hearing is set for February 9.

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Jodie Sweetin Drives Drunk with Baby Zoie in Car

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Jodie Sweetin Drives Drunk With Baby Zoie In Car?

Sassy Smith — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:03:00 GMT

Former Full House star Jodie Sweetin has been accused by her estranged husband Cody Herpin, of being an unfit mother. She's accused of driving - with their 8-month-old daughter Zoie in the vehicle - while intoxicated. A judge has now ruled that the actress is no longer allowed to be with her baby unsupervised.

A doctor who testified in court Tuesday, said Jodie has fallen off the wagon but that she is in touch with her AA sponser and attending meetings. He doesn't believe the baby is in any immediate danger. Both Cody and Jodie will have to submit to drug tests before the next hearing.

Earlier in the day, Sweetin was under emergency investigation by an Orange County, Calif. family court after her husband made allegations about his wife driving drunk with baby Zoie. Herpin's lawyer said, "It's primarily alcohol [abuse] but there's also concern regarding methamphetamines."

The couple legally separated on Nov. 19, seeking joint custoday of Zoie.

Jodie has admitted her previous meth addiction.

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Karl Erikson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:04:00 GMT

New mom Jodie Sweetin is splitting with her husband of 16 months, Cody Herpin. The ex "Full House" star once said that Cody was a "blessing" who turned her life around after years of meth addiction. Wednesday, she filed separation papers in California. The couple are brand new parents to daughter Zoie, born in April.

Cody told People magazine, "I was dumbfounded. Over this past month something has been different. I'm concerned about our daughter and I just want Zoie home." Jodie left the house with Zoie recently.

Stella Alex, Jodie's agent, says that Jodie is "absolutely clean" and that the couple have "come to this path in their life and she felt like this is the way she had to go. Jodie says it's unfortunate but it's just what has to happen right now. No more detail, because she says she doesn't want to be disrespectful to him."

The separation papers show that Jodie wants joint legal and physical custody of Zoie. The reason, of course, is shown as "irreconcilable differences."

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Fashion Designer Jenni Kayne Welcomes Son

Karl Erikson — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Jenni Kayne, fashion designer to some of the biggest celebs in Hollywood, is now a mom. She and husband Richard Ehrlich welcomed their first child on Saturday, October 4. Son Tanner Kayne weighed 8 lbs, 9 oz and was 20 inches long. Her pregnancy made Jenni miss her own fashion show in early September. Some of the many stars that love Jenni's fashions are the Olsen twins, Rachel Bilson, and Kristen Bell.

Congrats to Jenni and Richard.

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Jodie Sweetin Blogs About Being a Mom

Karl Erikson — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:45:00 GMT

Yeah, THAT Jodie Sweetin, from "Full House." I know, it still kinda freaks me out now that little Stephanie Tanner is a MILF. I mean, ALL the Tanner girls are hotties nowadays. Well, except for the Olsen twins. They're just sort of glamorous scarecrows.

Jodie, 26, gave birth to little Zoie in April and appeared on the cover of People Magazine back in July. Now she's doing this guest blogging stint over at OK Magazine, which is cool. I mean, who isn't blogging these days? Jodie, by the way, is working on a movie due out next year, and she's also being courted by networks to do a reality series about her and husband Cody.

In her most recent post, she talks about Zoie having her first cold. "...we’ve been to the doctor once already and we're going back again in just a little while. She’s got the stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, the whole bit. It’s so hard to be a mom and see your little one not feeling good and know that there’s really not much you can do except wipe their nose and give them extra hugs."

Yeah, welcome to parenthood, Jodie. That shit happens for DECADES. And suddenly you wake up with your daughters in their senior year at college and wonder, "How the hell did THAT happen?" Seems like just yesterday they were both colicing and keeping my ex and I awake for days on end. Try having TWO sick babies at once.

I can't even imagine maintaining what little sanity I have if I were Jon and Kate Plus 8.

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Michelle & Matilda Driven From Their NY Home?

Sassy Smith — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Michelle Williams and Matilda Rose have reportedly been hounded so much by the paparazzi, that the mother and daughter are being driven from their home in Brooklyn, NY.

Fox News is claiming that the former fiance of the late Heath Ledger is constantly bombarded by the paparazzi and has not been able to live her life in peace with daughter Matilda, 2 1/2. The actress is considering leaving her NY neighborhood.

When Williams and Ledger were together, they were known as "pillars" of their Brooklyn community. Ledger eventually moved out and returned to Manhattan. He passed away in January of this year.

Hopefully, if Brooklyn is where Michelle's heart is, and where she wants to continue to raise Matilda, the paps will back off and let them peacefully exist and live a "normal" life.

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Michelle Williams "Haunted by Heath Ledger's Ghost"

Sassy Smith — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:04:00 GMT

Actress Michelle Williams, former fiance of the late Heath Ledger says she's haunted by his ghost.

Heath, 28, died in his SoHo apartment, of an accidental overdose in January, and Michelle has told friends that she's been visited twice by his ghost - appearing as a "shadowy apparition."

The first time it happened, she was awoken at night, claiming to hear furniture being moved. The second time - she said Ledger apologized to her for not being there to help her raise their 2 1/2 year old daughter Matilda Rose.

Michelle has said that the "hauntings" have helped her grieve.

This gives me chills - I'm not sure if I'd be freaked or comforted.

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Sweetness - Michelle & Matilda In New York

Sassy Smith — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Single mom Michelle Williams and 2 1/2 -year-old Matilda Rose were out walking in Brooklyn, New York on the weekend. Matilda is so cute and looks so much like her daddy, Heath Ledger.

More pics after the jump!

Michelle stars in the new thriller Deception which will hit theaters April 25 - it looks good and I can't wait to see it!

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Matilda Rose Looks More Like Heath Everyday

Sassy Smith — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:37:00 GMT

Matilda Rose, 2 1/2, and her mom Michelle Williams were out in Brooklyn with friends.

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The tot looks more like her late father, Heath Ledger, every day. She's such a sweet looking little girl!

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Sassy Smith — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Michelle Williams' new movie role is dark, sexy and Deceptive.

Sneak peek - video not for kids

Williams shot the movie Deceptive about a year before her ex-fiance Heath Ledger passed away. They share a daughter, Matilda Rose.

The movie hits theaters on April 25. Looks good!

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Mary-Kate Olsen Getting Death Threats From Heath Fans

HerBadMother — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:42:00 GMT

Mary Kate Olsen has reportedly beefed up her security detail after receiving bags of hate mail and death-threat phone calls from fans of Heath Ledger who blame Olsen for his death. Ledger, who was separated from the Michelle Williams, mother of his daughter Matilda, at the time, died of a prescription drug overdose in January.

PopCrunch.com writes that a tabloid report will soon outline the details of the relationship between Mary Kate and Ledger, and the disturbing response from fans:

“A lot of people who knew Heath and Mary-Kate in his last months know that they were partying together constantly, it wasn’t hard to connect the dots and run a line between Heath hooking up with Mary-Kate and his sad decline,” a celebrity mole reveals in a new tabloid report.

“One crazed fan sent her threatening letters. Another made menacing phone calls,” according to a friend of the actress. “Mary-Kate’s gotten more reclusive, paranoid and afraid to walk the streets than ever.”

Creepy. Just, creepy. On all counts.

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Heath's Family - Matilda Will Grow Up Like Heath

Sassy Smith — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:06:00 GMT

With the tragic death of Heath Ledger, comes the sad reality that his baby daughter will grow up without him. However, Heath's family vows that Matilda will be raised as an Aussie, and have a carefree childhood just like her daddy did.

The Ledger family plan to stand by Michelle and hope that their grandchild will have that Aussie connection.

I'm sure between Ledger's parents and siblings and Michelle Williams, little Matilda will grow up with her father's spirit and the best memories of him.

Michelle is lucky to have such a wonderful, loving support system for herself and her little girl.

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Michelle Williams: The Future is Uncertain

Karen — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:33:00 GMT

Yesterday Sassy wrote about Michelle Williams interview in Wonderland Magazine, an interview that was done BEFORE Heath Ledger's death in January. Today I bring you a few more quotes from the same interview, where Michelle talks about her future.

"Obviously so much has changed for me in the last few months that I don't really have an idea of what my life is going to be," Williams told the magazine.

"I thought I knew certain things and it turned out that I didn't, so I don't really try and anticipate so much anymore.

"I'm not making any bets on the future."Williams talked about how she has had to adjust since her breakup with Heath Ledger:

"There's been a lot going on in my personal life and part of me is ... I don't know. I shouldn't talk about it but it's like I'm re-emerging back into the world or something," she said.

One good thing that came from the breakup was the fact that she has been getting less attention from the paparazzi (until Heath's death).

"I have to say it's suddenly got a lot easier, like, in the last couple of months," she said.

"When you're in a relationship with somebody who is also a public personality then it doubles the attention from the media.

"When you minus that equation it's just less enticing. That's been a real bonus. It's the plus side of the break-up for me."

As for raising daughter Matilda on her own, "It's not easy," she said.

Williams said while working six days a week last year filming Incendiary with Ewan McGregor in London she made a special effort to ensure she and Matilda spent quality time together.

"My only days off were Sundays and as much as I'd want to pass out, I'd try to take her out somewhere fun so she didn't associate me with boredom," Williams said.

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Michelle Williams' Magazine Cover - Beautiful

Sassy Smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Michelle Williams looks beautiful on the March cover of Wonderland Magazine. She discusses motherhood, her friendship with Tom and Katie and her insecurities. The interview and photos were done prior to Heath Ledger's passing. Read on for highlights:

One more pic after the jump!

On balancing motherhood with work:
“It’s not easy. Last April I was over in London doing a movie called Incendiary with Ewan McGregor. It’s about a woman grieving after losing her husband and son in a terrorist attack. It was a brutal role and arduous: six-day weeks, 14 hour-days. I was like the walking dead towards the end. Matilda would visit me everyday on-set for lunch and I’d race home to put her to bed. My only days off were Sundays and as much as I’d want to pass out, I’d try to take her out somewhere fun so she didn’t associate me with boredom. The only time that is really my own these days is after I’ve put her to bed and until I go to bed. That’s about two hours.”

On whether she attended Katie Holmes’ wedding:
“Everybody wants to know that. No, I didn’t go because I was working on The Tourist. To be honest, we’re not really in touch.”

On whether she would describe herself as vain:
“I have insecurity masquerading as vanity. I don’t think I’m vain as an actress but I’m probably more so as a person. Again, it goes back to that thing about when I’m working is the only time when I don’t judge myself. I feel totally open to exploring all the sides of my physical self in my work. While I’m working I really don’t give a fuck how I look. Afterwards, if I have to watch it, I might have some problems.”

On whether becoming a mom has changed her:
“I feel like I didn’t have any relationship with my body before Matilda. Well I did, but it was just a bad one. After having my daughter I can’t judge myself in the same way. My body has done this totally miraculous but utterly ordinary thing. The downside is that my vocabulary has shrunk to the size of a pea. Since having a kid I just don’t have the same access to the world. I don’t see as many shows, I don’t go to many movies and I hardly read any books anymore. I’m lucky to make it through a book a month. So you start to develop in a much more non-verbal way, which can be so frustrating. Also there’s been a lot going on in my personal life and part of me is… I don’t know. I shouldn’t talk about it but it’s like I’m re-emerging back into the world or something.”

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Sassy Smith — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:05:00 GMT

After an emotional and touching memorial to Heath Ledger at his favorite beach in Australia, his ex fiance and daughter make their way back home.

Michelle Williams and little girl Matilda, are back in the U.S. to begin their lives without Heath. Williams tells Matilda that "Daddy went away" in an effort to explain why the 2-year-old cannot see her daddy. Until she's older, she won't grasp the situation. Michelle will have to keep Heath's memory alive for her child and hopefully Matilda will realize how much she was loved by her father.

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Sassy Smith — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:01:00 GMT

The family of Heath Ledger is planning to hold a wake for close family and friends at Cottesloe Beach in Perth on Saturday.

Reportedly Heath's dad, Kim said that the family wanted to honor him at one of his favorite places - the beach where he grew up and learned to surf.

Ledger had even talked about this beach on an appearance on the Jay Leno Show in 2002. A childhood friend, Paul Mullert said to the Australian Times Heath was "the quintessential Australian, who loved nothing more [than] slipping on a pair of boardies and his [flip-flops] and heading to Cottesloe Beach."

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Heath's Family Releases A Statment To His Official Cause of Death

BREAKING NEWS: Heath Ledger Died of Accidental Overdose

Heath's Family Releases A Statment To His Official Cause of Death

Sassy Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:13:00 GMT

Heath's dad Kim, released a statement on behalf of the Ledger family concerning his official cause of death. It reads:

We remain humble as parents and a family, among millions of people worldwide who may have suffered the tragic loss of a child. Few can understand the hollow, wrenching, and enduring agony parents silently suffer when a child predeceases them. Today's results put an end to speculation, but our son's beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts.

While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage.

Our family enjoyed an extremely happy two week visit with Heath just prior to the New Year. Those recent precious days will stay with us forever. We as a family feel privileged to have some of his amazing magic moments captured in film. To most of the world Heath was an actor of immeasurable talent and promise. To those who knew him personally, Heath was a consummate artist whose passions also included photography, music, chess and directing. We knew Heath as a loving father, as our devoted son, and as a loyal and generous brother and friend.

We treasure our beautiful granddaughter Matilda (to our dear Michelle) as well as an unbelievably wonderful network of close friends, forever, around the world. Families rarely experience the uplifting, warm and massive outpouring of grief and support as have we, from every corner of the planet. This has deeply and profoundly touched our hearts and lives. We are eternally grateful.

At this moment we respectfully request the worldwide media allow us time to grieve privately, without the intrusions associated with press and photography.

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Church Prophesies Heath Ledger's Death

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BREAKING NEWS: Heath Ledger Died of Accidental Overdose

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Heath Ledger's death on January 22 was due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs the New York City medical examiner's office reported Wednesday morning.

"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine," spokesperson Ellen Borakove said.

"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications," the two-paragraph statement said in its entirety.

Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22.

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Church Prophesies Heath Ledger's Death

HerBadMother — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Is this creepy, exploitative, spooky, or all of the above? Some crazy-assed church in Nigeria (no, NOT the Church of Scientology; they haven't infiltrated Nigeria because, um, Nigerians have no moneys) is claiming that their 'prophet' prophesied the death of Heath Ledger - now known to be from an accidental overdose - after seeing it in a vision.

According to the Synagogue, Church of all Nations website:

“I (Prophet TB Joshua) was shown in a vision in the morning concerning a personality that would go on a long journey – a journey of no return. So we lift up our voice and pray. If it is the will of God, let the will of God be done. A personality, a famous person, a well known person that would just leave this earth and go on a journey forever. It is a personality that is not old. People still want him. We have to pray that the will of God should be done.”

These were words of prophecy uttered by Prophet T.B. Joshua in The Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Lagos Nigeria during the Sunday Service on the 13th January 2008.

He later referred to this particular prophecy the following Sunday, 20th January 2008, saying:

“Remember the message I gave last Sunday. I don’t want to repeat it because it is not something to be excited about. It’s in the record. I will not stand here and begin to repeat that message again. If there is something to be excited about, I will repeat it. I just want to remind you. Let’s come together. On Tuesday, you have to fast and pray”.

On returning to their various homes, those that switched on their television sets were met with BREAKING NEWS. Heath Ledger, the renowned, popular, Academy Award-nominated Australian actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, New York City. As they watched, shocked by these events, they must have recalled the message of prophecy spoken by Prophet T.B. Joshua the previous Sunday.

This prophecy and its fulfilment show that God Almighty is indeed sovereign. He is omnipresent, omniscient and holds the world in His hands.

Wow. They kind of lost me with the Bible camp campfire song at the end there. This prophecy and its fulfillment - Heath's death - show that God's got the whole world in his hands? I'm enough of an agnostic to simply disregard any and all claims of prophecy, but I'd have to go a step further here and say WTF? If the tragic death of a young father shows anything, it's that God's got a bad case of the dropsies.

Still, it's not quite offensive as the claim made the other day that we, as society, are thinking celebrities to death, and need to turn to The Secret to save them. Close, but not quite.

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Michelle & Matilda Arrive In Perth

Michelle & Matilda Arrive In Perth

Sassy Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Heath Ledger's ex, Michelle Williams and his baby girl Matilda, made their final, sad journey to say good bye and are now in Perth. Williams, dressed in all black, was seen holding Matilda, while the toddler carried a stuffed toy rabbit.

Reportedly security was tight as the pair arrived and Michelle did not make any comments concerning the funeral of her ex fiance. They landed around 3pm on a flight from Los Angeles via Melbourne.

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HerBadMother — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:38:00 GMT

The results of Heath Ledger's autopsy and toxicology tests were due to be released today, but sources say that these have been delayed.

Scopical News reports that The New York Medical Examiner's office has said that it was set to provide the results from the tests today, however that this had been delayed by 24-hours. No reason for the delay has been reported, but a representative from the office said that the report would be released tomorrow.

An initial autopsy of the actor found the cause of his death to be inconclusive, with further tests of tissue and toxicology samples conducted in the last two weeks. There's been rampant speculation that the actor died of some sort of drug overdose, accidental or otherwise, but his family and friends have vehemently denied that this is possible.

Whatever the case, we should know tomorrow. For better or worse.

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Photos of Heath Ledger's Body May Be For Sale

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Following on the heels of the Heath Ledger video controversy is this disturbing piece of news from New York Magazine: Photos of Ledger's body, taken when his body was found, are being shopped around for a six-figure sum. The article cites a quote from columnist Cindy Adams in which she cryptically writes, "Supposedly, his body was snapped," she writes, "and $300,000 is the price on that photo."

It's hard to imagine anyone thinking they could publish such photos without public outcry, but thank goodness there's always Entertainment Tonight and The Insider ready to sink to new lows in unethical behavior. Stay tuned to your TV sets.

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Heath Ledger's Autopsy Results Expected Today or Tomorrow

Sassy Smith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:32:00 GMT

The passing of Heath Ledger has been a shock to his family, friends and fans. Everyone wants answers as to why he died, I'm sure no one more than his immediate family and loved ones. Ledger's autopsy report is expected today or tomorrow.

Ellen Borakove, public affairs spokesperson at the New York Chief Medical Examiner's office said: "We're expecting something in the next two days."

I hope it brings closure that I'm certain his family so desperately wants.

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More Details Confirmed For Heath Ledger's Funeral

HerBadMother — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Heath Ledger will be buried next to his grandparents following a private funeral in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia.

His parents, Kim and Sally Ledger, have been keeping details quiet so as to ward off excessive media attention, and have opted out of a public funeral, preferring to invite only close family and friends to the Karakatta Cemetery in Perth.

According to The Daily Sydney Telegraph, Heath's family allegedly turned down an offer from his former school Guildford Grammar to use their chapel for the funeral (reported here.) However, the Ledgers have agreed to use the chapel if they choose to hold an Australian memorial service. They attended a private ceremony for the star in Hollywood on Saturday.

Michelle Williams flew to Perth last week with their daughter Matilda, presumably to attend the funeral and to be with Heath's family.

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