“HIS ABILITIES ARE RARE”

Just a few reactions so far from Hollywood on the passing of Heath Ledger.  John Travolta, ironically in Australia right now for the "Walk on the Wildside: Benefit Dinner for Wildlife Warriors and Australia Plays Broadway", told Extra:

“He is one of my favorite actors.  His abilities are rare…it’s a tremendous loss.  It’s hard to be here celebrating Australia under these circumstances.”

Ledgers next big role of course was his turn as the Joker in the Batman sequel, "The Dark Knight", due this summer.  Batmans studio Warner Bothers has issued this statement:

"The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."

This guy really was a good actor.  He seemed to think of acting as an art and not just a way to get laid. But he's not the only artist.  For example, I can draw a turtle.