37 Ways We'll Always Remember Heath Ledger

It's been 10 years since Heath Ledger's tragic death, and while Hollywood will never be the same without him, his amazing legacy continues to live on through his memorable roles. Heath first hit the Hollywood scene in 1999, stealing hearts and winning fans as Patrick Verona in 10 Things I Hate About You. From there, the Australian actor became a bona fide heartthrob with roles in The Patriot and A Knight's Tale, and he later entered Oscars territory with his impressive performances in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight. Tragically, Heath passed away in January 2008, but he continues to live on through his unforgettable roles.

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As a young, rising Aussie star.
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As a young, rising Aussie star.

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With this adorable, disheveled hair.
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With this adorable, disheveled hair.

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Playing bad-boy-turned-romantic Patrick Vernon in 10 Things I Hate About You.
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Playing bad-boy-turned-romantic Patrick Vernon in 10 Things I Hate About You.

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With this easy smile.
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With this easy smile.

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And this unforgettable serenade.
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And this unforgettable serenade.

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Plus that swoon-worthy look.
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Plus that swoon-worthy look.

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And these impressive moves.
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And these impressive moves.

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And this crazy-cute move, too.
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And this crazy-cute move, too.

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As the handsome son in The Patriot.
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As the handsome son in The Patriot.

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With that boyish grin.
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With that boyish grin.

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And that hilarious chewing.
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And that hilarious chewing.

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And this heartbreaking look.
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And this heartbreaking look.

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Winking like a pro.
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Winking like a pro.

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Dancing like this.
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Dancing like this.

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Flashing a smile that made us weak in the knees.
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Flashing a smile that made us weak in the knees.

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And kissing like this.
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And kissing like this.

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Also as an award-show jokester.
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Also as an award-show jokester.

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And a fan favorite.
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And a fan favorite.

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Plus as a red carpet heartthrob.
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Plus as a red carpet heartthrob.

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And an easygoing guy.
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And an easygoing guy.

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With a sexy accent.
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With a sexy accent.

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As a natural Casanova.
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As a natural Casanova.

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With a sweet, silly side.
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With a sweet, silly side.

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As a leading man.
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As a leading man.

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With Oscar-worthy roles.
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With Oscar-worthy roles.

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And a scene-stealing presence.
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And a scene-stealing presence.

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As a Hollywood A-lister with a winning smile.
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As a Hollywood A-lister with a winning smile.

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Plus a refreshingly low-key attitude.
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Plus a refreshingly low-key attitude.

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And his own unique style.
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And his own unique style.

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And the most stunning stare.
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And the most stunning stare.

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With a surprising sense of humor.
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With a surprising sense of humor.

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Mostly, though, as a talented actor.
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Mostly, though, as a talented actor.

Here's to Heath's impressive, unforgettable career.