The Dark Knight To Remember Heath Ledger

27-06-2008 13:42

The end credits of hotly anticipated new movie The Dark Knight will pay tribute to star of the film Heath Ledger.The 28 year old died of an accidental overdose in January and the end of the film will feature a farewell message to the popular and dedicated actor.Ledger takes on the role of The Joker, a part made famous by Jack Nicholson in 1989, a role he had just completed before he suddenly passed away. He was found in his New York apartment having overdosed on six types of prescription drugs, he left behind a young daughter.The credits will also pay tribute to Conway Wickliffe, a special effects technician ,who was killed in a stunt accident.His performance is already creating waves of excitement amongst the critics with Rolling Stone's Peter Travers claiming the actor could secure an Oscar nomination.It would be the first Oscar to be award posthumously since Peter Finch won for 1976's Network.