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Heath Ledger's Estate: How His Daughter Was Provided For
4 May
Summary
- Matilda Ledger ultimately received her father's entire estate.
- Heath Ledger's family prioritized Matilda's financial security.
- Actors donated salaries from Heath's final film to Matilda.
Heath Ledger's passing in January 2008 at age 28 left a significant legacy.
His initial will, drafted in 2003 before his daughter Matilda's birth, left his estate to his parents and sisters. However, the Ledger family promptly affirmed their commitment to Matilda and her mother, Michelle Williams.
They emphasized that Matilda was their absolute priority, ensuring she and Williams would be taken care of, honoring Heath's presumed wishes.
This familial dedication led to Matilda being named the sole beneficiary of his approximately $16.3 million estate.
In a remarkable gesture, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law, who completed Ledger's final film 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,' donated their entire salaries to Matilda.
Matilda, now 20, lives in New York City with her mother and stepfather, Thomas Kail. She is supported by a close circle including godparents Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps, and family friend Jeremy Strong.
