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Robert Pattinson: Heath Ledger Is No Laughing Matter

by Celebuzz on Dec. 30, 2008 12:40 PM / 30 Comments

Twilight's lead vampire Robert Pattinson doesn't just play a hero on the big screen. Fans of the movie delighted in Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen, stepping in to save non-vampire Bella from certain destruction. If she were immortal, her gratitude would be eternal.

And if the ghost of Heath Ledger was wafting through the rafters of Hollywood's Improv comedy club recently, then Heath's gratitude to 22-year-old Rpattz will be spread all the way up into heaven.

Pattinson showed his real-world valiant character, according to Us, when a local funnyman did his "impersonation" of the late Dark Knight Joker.

"The comedian on stage is said to have simulated Heath convulsing on the floor—in reference to the alleged overdose he took in January earlier this year. Robert and his pals immediately began booing and yelling at the distasteful routine. Onlookers say the boys shouted, 'F**k you! You suck! Leave Heath Ledger alone!'"

Ledger's untimely death was deeply felt within the acting community. British Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis famously choked up while discussing the tragic passing with Oprah Winfrey, and sentiment is strong that Heath will receive an Oscar nomination for his riveting and surprisingly multifaceted portrayal of the Joker.

It's not the last laugh Ledger's family and loved ones would have hoped for, but these accolades should give pause to any so-called funnymen who want to mock such a sad departure.

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loveedward 10 mos ago
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i love robbert pattinson! and that just made him even better!
Tiffany 10 mos ago
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thats absolutely insanity !
no one should make a joke out of heath ledger,
that was so utterly rude!
GOOD JOB ROB, YOUR AMAZING.
i would've cussed them out as well.
its good to know your a down-to-earth person,
after wat everyones been saying about you.
in the magazines.
idiot patrol 10 mos ago
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xtine said:
he should've punch the comedian's face...love heith ledger and propz to rob for defending him....

If you love Heath Ledger so much than maybe you could spell his name right.....idiot
peachess 10 mos ago
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good for him
you hunkyy heartthrob ;-)
lynno 10 mos ago
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Rob just keeps proving he's one of a kind and very special. I'm glad he showed respect to Heath Ledger, another one of a kind.
I 10 mos ago
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Good for Robert!!!! He's so hot!!!!!! And he's such a great person!!! I would have probably done the same... Except without the first 2 word sentance
lynno 10 mos ago
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Rob just keeps proving he's one of a kind, a celebrity who's a good guy.
nadaS 10 mos ago
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Its good to know that Rob is not just about good looks
sharon 10 mos ago
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Way to go Rob! I am glad you had the courage to say something because it seems like most people do not have enough sense to know that a tragic death or any death of someone is no joking matter and that jerk should have been kicked out for saying that about the late actor Heath because especially being a mother of a son I can't imagine someone doing that. And his little girl is so pitiful having to grow up and seeing all this drama one day. But Rob seems to be a very genuine person and unlike most of Hollywood and I hope he always sticks to his gunns! Way to go man
hayley 10 mos ago
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typical rob. Ofcourse he would defend him. Robert Pattinson is the most decent, modest, real celebrity. And i love and respect him so much for that.