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How Michelle Williams Made Sure Daughter Matilda Grew Up ‘Embracing’ Dad Heath Ledger’s ‘Legacy’

Michelle Williams has 'encouraged' daughter Matilda to 'grow up embracing' her late dad Heath Ledger's legacy, a source exclusively tells Life & Style.

Seventeen years ago, on January 22, 2008, Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment from an accidental prescription drug overdose. “Michelle stayed in touch with a lot of Heath’s friends, who have shared stories about what an awesome, inspirational human being he was and the incredible things he accomplished,” an insider exclusively tells Life & Style. “Sometimes it feels like he’s this guardian angel figure watching over her and helping her navigate her way through things with his spirit,” notes the insider, adding, “Matilda is honored whenever someone says she looks or acts like Heath.”

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