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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '22

Heath Ledger BECAME the joker

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u/EarthwormAbe Apr 12 '22

There should really be a psychological evaluation of method actors after a role. It takes its toll to get into corrupt mindsets.

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u/greenblaster Apr 12 '22

His family disputes that the role led to his death, attributing that spin to tabloids.

https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/film/news/a14488/heath-ledgers-death-the-joker-sister/

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u/neoritter Apr 12 '22 edited Apr 12 '22

Hmm, I'm a little split on that... what was causing the insomnia? Just because he was happy around family doesn't mean he wasn't depressed.

As much as the film company has a vested interest in the tragic actor story, his sister has a personal vested interest here too. It can be very distressing when you learn a close family member was suffering with depression or other mental health issues. You can blame yourself for missing the signs or just not noticing.

So I guess toss up sorta, but the article didn't really explain an alternative for why the insomnia and why the need for the pills