The last days of Heath Ledger ...Kind Of.


	The last days of Heath Ledger ...Kind Of.

Lacey Rose

3-6-2008 3:50 PM

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Lacey Rose says:

In an effort to remain "relevant," Esquire serves up another gimmick: a fictional diary of Ledger's last days. Chalk this one up to journalistic tomfoolery and turn the page.

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