As Hollywood, friends and family reflect on the imprint the late actor Heath Ledger left on their lives, his former neighbors said the Australian actor left something even more permanent in Brooklyn – with a little help from his young daughter Matilda. Roger Lang, who lived across the street from Ledger and his former lover Michelle Williams - when they were dating, in Brooklyn, revealed to People.com that it was the 'Brokeback Mountain' star who put the markings in wet cement near the fire hydrant in front of their house. "The Matilda thing in the sidewalk with the footprints, he did that about two years ago," Lang says. "It was a secret. It was a fun thing. He did it as a surprise for his family."
The 2-year-old's name is perpendicular to the word HUGO, which is the name of a neighbor's dog. On Wednesday some carnations wrapped in plastic were placed near the spot, People.com reports
Lang adss: "He was full of life. He'd call my father Matey. 'Hi Matey.' Because he was in World War II. They're great people and it's very tragic. They loved Brooklyn. They wanted to be a part of the neighborhood."
Meanwhile, NYPD have confirmed that a rolled-up $20 bill was found near Heath Ledger's body - but that no illegal drugs were found in his apartment.
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says that no drug residue was found on the note, but that it will be sent for testing.
Commissioner Kelly has not elaborated on whether the police think Ledger used the rolled up note to take drugs.
By Owen Williams, Jan 23 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy
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