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Heath Ledger Found Dead

The Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger aged 28, was found dead in his Soho New York apartment, with sleeping pills close to his naked body.

The Australian was found around 3.30pm by his housekeeper.

The star had been known to suffer from insomnia as a result from the stress of his work, Ledger had just finished filming on Warner Brothers up and coming summer blockbuster Batman The Dark Knight as Batman’s arch enemy The Joker. This role would have launched his career to super stardom.

Ledgers death has stunned family, friends, fans and actors in the community that were closest to him, his father Kim says it was an accidentally death, his ex partner and mother to his child Matilda aged 2 years is absolutely devastated.

John Travolta said he was his favourite actor and do not know who to compare his talent to others, it is a great loss.

“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,” they said in a statement.
Police sources told US media prescription pills were found in the apartment and said signs pointed to either an accidental overdose or suicide.

In Australia, Ledger’s parents and younger sister described his death as an “accidental passing,” and asked to be left to grieve in private.

“We, Heath’s family, can confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda,” said Ledger’s father Kim as he stood outside the family home in Perth.

He described his son as a “down-to-earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual who was extremely inspirational to many.”

Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said it was “tragic that we have lost one of our nation’s finest actors in the prime of his life.”

“Heath Ledger’s diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor,” he said in a statement.

Members of the Australian film industry, which nurtured Ledger from his early days in television soaps until his recent performances in gritty dramas, were coming to terms with the news that the talented actor had been found dead.

Neil Armfield, who directed Ledger in the 2006 Australian film “Candy” about a romance between two drug addicts, described Ledger as a powerful actor.

“He was always a complex and complicated man to work with but… just a master… just so passionately concerned to get it right,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Film critic Margaret Pomeranz said the death of the actor, who previously dated Hollywood stars Heather Graham and fellow Australian Naomi Watts but had recently separated from actor partner Michelle Williams, was shocking.

“I am so upset, I just can’t tell you,” she told ABC radio.

“I mean he is such a talented boy and really, I think a beautiful soul.

“I think to choose the roles he’s chosen showed just such intelligence.”

Producer Emile Sherman, who got to know Ledger during the filming of “Candy”, said the young man’s death was a “huge loss on a personal level for someone of his age to die — for his family and his daughter Matilda.”

But it was also a sad day for the film industry here and overseas.

“We are missing out on the rest of his career which no doubt would have been magnificent,” he told AFP.
Chairman of the Australian Film Critics’ Association Peter Krausz described Ledger as a self-effacing actor who was “never there to talk about winning awards or being a major actor, or look at me I’m famous.”
“He never played the Hollywood game,” he said.

His words were echoed by Australian film critic David Stratton.

“The great thing about Heath Ledger was that he was his own man,” he told Sky News. “He was Heath Ledger and he was very
 
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Project Catwalk Week 1

DAY 1
This is so fantastic and I can’t believe I am here- I feel like I’m somewhere over the rainbow! Day one had been such a blast and I am really feeling like I’ve arrived! All the other designers seem cool! It was so great to walk into a room with so many colourful characters and I don’t think I’ll forger that moment for as long as I live! 

I think my heads going to explode with excitement!!! Being whisked off to the party was great; we got to meet Kelly and she is so cool and down to earth, she is a real sweetie. Also I’m really pleased with my model Lezel; she has the height and a beautiful smile, which I think is important for jammy couture!! 

Meeting Zandra Rhodes was just thrilling –A dream come true- Her energy hits you before she even mutters a word! She’s such a superhero of fashion for me. A true inspiration! I’m so excited about our first brief too; this is such a major opportunity and the start of all my dreams coming true! I just want people to see what I’m made of… Bring it on!!! (But I can’t help thinking there’s going to be a twist!!!) Loving my top bunk! The whole experience is so much fun and it’s great chatting to all the other designers; they are such an inspiration as everyone is so creative. 

Katy is really sweet and I am dead chuffed we’re sharing a room. Vivalicious is really cool too… she is kind of like the shIrly valentine of the fashion world! Which I think is wonderful! 

Debbie and Angie had a fight though so Angie had moved into the bunk under me! Which I find a bit odd on day one! But not really sure what happened… I just felt abit sad for Debbie. Anyway, all the crew are great too… but the cameras are very bizarre! Might get used to them! 

DAY 2
Early start today… Ross was so sweet running around making breakfast and cups of tea for everyone (Good lad!) Monsieur De Lisi rounded us all up and dropped a bombshell!!! Yep the twist- the wardrobe raiders!! I lost my black jeans and polka dot blouse! But no worries though. Understandably there were some tears and tantrums for sure, but its just too exciting and its only material things anyway. Mind you, I think Tom hates me because I’m cutting up his favourite skater jeans- poor fella I feel dreadful and I can’t even look him in the eye! I just hope he feels that I do a good job with them. Ahhh, the things we do for fashion! 

It’s so important to me not to **** up this project, that I am so cautious of making the first cut. There is a lot at stake here and I think that I am scared of making a mistake!! Some people have half an outfit already!!! I just can’t wait for Ben’s mentoring tomorrow, it means I will only have one day to make my outfit, but I know that I thrive under pressure so it will be excellent (it has to be!!) I know it. 

But I CANT BELIEVE that I cried in my first interview! I’m mortified! It’s just horrific!! I don’t want people to think I’m a sob story… I was just overwhelmed and over tired (and over excited!) The whole experience is such a big deal and it’s such a rollercoaster ride. But I am mortified! I guess I was thinking of my mum and how proud she would be. If I could have one wish, I would shine in her eye’s like a jewel. 

Day 3
I didn’t sleep at all last night. I just couldn’t switch off… this all means too much to me to sleep and I think I was so anxious that I still hadn’t started my outfit. 

I never got to speak with Ben until near lunchtime so I was literally just watching the clock. I lost a lot of time but once my turn came his advice was invaluable to me and something just clicked. I made the first cut and the adrenaline ((panic)) kicked in and that’s when I really start to enjoy being a designer… this is what its all about for me; The creativity flows then things have a way of coming together, like magic. I remembered Zandra’s advice about looking in the mirror and telling yourself “I can do this” which really helped to psych me up. 

Ok, so my first outfit is “raty-taty” and raw edged (which I promised myself I wouldn’t do) but it is the first task and there’s not much time. In showing people what I am about as a designer I think I can kind of have bit of fun with it I guess- Tongue in cheek- but that’s not to say my outfit isn’t edgy. I just know that I’ve turned it around and I can’t wait for Ben to see that… regardless of the competition. I hope he likes what I’ve done… I certainly do! 

I stayed up really late with Debonairo (Debbie) tonight; she is such a magical character and true creative. She lost her mum too, so I guess we have a lot in common and I just love our chats we have so many giggles. 

DAY 4 - CATWALK DAY
What a rollercoaster day of high and low emotions!!! James is gone which is so strange and sad. Then on the other hand Ross won this project, which is what we all want to do, so everyone is genuinely chuffed for him. The show was amazing and my outfit looked great, if a little below standard. I know I can do so much better. But in the time scale I am happy. I’m just so glad to have not been pulled up in front of the judges; I am sure I would have fainted! 

This was the first opportunity to see everyone’s work and you can really understand the other designer’s capabilities; I think from the outfit I showcased anyone would be able to see that I am a true creative. What a day! I just wonder what the judges thought of my outfit…. I wish I had looked at their reactions. Never mind, next time! 

DAY 5
A well deserved day off! YIPPY! We are all well and truly knackered though; I’m feeling so tired and it’s only the end of the first project! Lack of sleep that’s all. We went to the cinema today and when I looked around everyone was sleeping! I still couldn’t switch off; damn it, just sleep! Great fun though! Had a nice bubbly bath too! Ah, the simple pleasures! 

Everyone’s trying to workout what the next project will be but who knows what’s going to happen, could be anything. I can’t wait. I’m just so glad to be through to the next project. 

I overheard someone saying that they would do anything to win today. I was quite surprised actually; it’s certainly something I would never say. I’m confident in my creativity and skills and of course, I want to win but maybe I’m too easy going for all this competitive battle. Hopefully my creativity will carry me. I can only be myself. 

Project Catwalk Week 2

Day 1
Another fantastic day and a FAB surprise party too!! We had a slumber party which was just so much fun. Everyone really let their hair down. Kelly came round and stayed up drinking and chatting till well after the cameras were gone, which shows she really gives a s**t; Kelly has always had a strong individual style of her own, so she is perfect for the show, a true fashion icon. I think this show is the making of her in her own right really and I don’t think we could have a better host. 

We also had two more surprises; Monika and Giles. Of course Monika is such a sweetie and I’ve known Giles from a few years back at College, so it was good to see him; he had some great advice too. Although I can’t help feeling I would have like to talk to him a lot more but the night flew by. 

Actually Jasper was feeling really low at the party. I sat with him outside for a while as he was really missing home (and James). I guess it’s hard when everyone is having fun and your feeling homesick. Jasper and I have a real connection as we worked together back in the auditions. Every now and then we have a hug too. I love listening to him; he is very beautiful and so talented. 

Day 2
Meeting Nancy and viewing her wardrobe was amazing, it’s like designing for a princess so I really hope she liked my design. Though I can’t help feeling embarrassed because I told her it’s a real shame for her if she doesn’t choose my dress! But I’m glad I said it and hopefully my design will be picked! Fortune favours the bold! Oh well, find out tomorrow. 

I have to say I was a bit disgusted by the way some of the other contestants were handling Nancy’s clothes. Some people were quite like vultures and it was horrible to see, I guess they kind of loose themselves in competitiveness. Rather consumed by fashion. Very sad! 

Day 3
Fortune does favour the bold; I’m thrilled to be one of the six designers selected to make Nancy a dress. A real confidence boost! I just hope to deliver the vision of which I promised her. (I’d love her to choose my dress!) Debonairo’s my assistant as I knew when out on the shopping trip she wouldn’t get back into the car unless she had everything I sent her out to get!! (And she’d probably haggle for it too!!!). I think we work well together and it’s pretty straight forward really as I can create the dress and assistant Debonair can sew the beads. But it is better to get it right than rush into things. 

By the end of the day I selected only the very expensive looking Lime beads- so no more pastels- which is truer to my vision I pitched to Nancy. So I’m happy, they just need to be regimented into some logical form of cluster. And that’s that. 

Day 4
Time is flying and the dress is almost complete!!! I am loving my work as this piece is completely different to the outfit I created in the first project; This dress is very modern and fashionable and if I’m honest I didn’t see anything new in others. I feel I’ve seen Nancy in those styles before. 

I think Clintons dress is very beautiful though, so feminine. I’d like to see Clinton do well as I think he deserves to go far. I don’t think he realises how good he is, which adorable! 

I nearly took some beading home with me tonight, but I left in the car. I didn’t really think of it as cheating I just wanted to finish my dress. That’s what I do as a designer and it’s so hard to switch off; for years when I have a deadline or a show then I will stay up all night working. It’s just the way I am trained and it’s hard to break that creativity and go to bed. I do some of my best work at night and I have truth under my skin. 

Day 5
Anyway, I am really enjoying creating the shape of my dress as it’s like giving the garment its soul –born from idea. The contrast of the colour flash looks striking too. It’s a strong simple design and I just hope Nancy loves it. My only concern is that the silk is only 44inches wide (very small) and on the basis the dress is coming up short, but then it is a short dress-I’m not worried as it’s probably partly why Nancy chose my design. It should fit my model like a glove. So I am looking forward to judgement day tomorrow, although I’m scared of talking to the judges. It’s sad to think two designers will be leaving…! If it is me then hey ho, nothing fails, no more fears. 

Day 6
Ok, so game over for me! NOOOOOOOOOOO! I only have myself to blame though and it’s all because I didn’t really speak out and justify my design. I didn’t stick up for myself very much, so that made me easy picking; but as I was confident with my work and how I managed the task I kind of felt (unconsciously of course) that I shouldn’t have to justify it. –BIG MISTAKE! 

The judges are all sound but I was so scared of talking to them… I think its called stage fright!!! I am a confident girl but I’d just much rather be behind the scenes being creative than all eyes on me! I wish I’d spoken to Ben about this before the show as I’m sure he would have had some good advice. Stage fright, how sad is that??? 

I was even so quiet that let Debbie take credit for all the beaded Jewels…. I mean that’s my name for God’s sake! Jules are what I’m about as a designer, it’s my knish- The crown Jules! Damn fool! 

Monsieur De Lisi was right in saying my dress was too short though but then again Jasper’s model couldn’t even walk in his and he won! So I’m sure these things can be overlooked, again something I should have said on the catwalk! Should ‘a, would’a, could’a! 

Still, without, sounding rude there are a lot of people left in the game that don’t have near enough as much talent (or skill) as me. So I guess that they will have much more use in staying than I do. And again, I only have myself to blame. I should have said that to the judges…. But it’s too late now. 

Oh well, no regrets, just lessons learnt I think. I won’t say that I’m not gutted but this will only make more determined and I can only draw positives from this experience. So there. My time here is done. All good things must come to an end and all that. Fashion karma I guess!!! ((OOOOOH and how it hurts!!)) But I am from a school of hard knocks so I can take it on the chin. I’m a big girl and big girls don’t cry. Oh and I’m not bitter either. Actually I think that I’ll start my own label next… 

But just for the record I still think my dress was the best! 

Adios all!!!!! It’s been short and sweet but may the best designer win and the Gods of fashion bless you all! Shine on! Jules Rules: Remember, You’re never fully dressed without a smile! 

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