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Director Shares Heartbreaking New Details About Heath Ledger’s Death

‘I JUST COLLAPSED’

Stephen Gaghan recalled his “instant connection” with the actor and his dashed hopes to make many more movies with him.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

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Heath Ledger during 2005 Venice Film Festival
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