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Johnny Depp's Matilda money
Aug 15, 2008, 9:55 GMT
01/16/2008 - 01/16/2008 - Johnny Depp - "Sweeney Todd" Paris Premiere - Arrivals - Gaumont Champs Elysees Marignan - Paris, France © Solarpix / PR Photos
Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law have donated their earnings from new movie 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus' to Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda.
The actors - who replaced Heath following his death from an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - wanted to give their money to Heath's two-year-old child with actress Michelle Williams to ensure she has a secure future.
The movie's director Terry Gilliam said: "The three actors were totally heroic coming in. This doesn't happen very often - where there's a tragedy like this, and very famous, very successful actors suddenly say, 'OK, we'll do whatever it takes to help.'
"They came, they did the work, they allowed the movie to be finished, they didn't take money - the money goes to Heath's daughter. That's extraordinary!
"I am so glad these guys are so humble. That's why they make a great addition to the film. It will be bittersweet seeing this movie knowing he was filming it only days before he died. This picture still hurts to see because as we all know he did die a couple of days after this picture was taken. My thoughts will always be with Heath."
Johnny, Colin and Jude will all play Heath's character Tony as he is transported into three separate dimensions, which he accesses via a paranormal mirror belonging to a travelling theatre troupe.
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This was such a nice thing to do.
Kudos, to Jude Johnny and Colin for their kindness.
to these guys, but Heath's money should of gone to Matilda, why hasn't Michele taken the will to court and have that money go to her daughter. That family amaze me, the greed of them all, thats his daughter their grandchild. Heath's family should get nothing.
Look who stepped up strangers, the family greedily do not care
DAT IS WELL LOVELY! I ALWAYS KNEW MY JOHNNY HAD A GOOD HEART BLESS HIM. I TINK IT'S A LOVELY THING WOT ALL 3 OF DEM DID!!!!!!!!!
Hats off to these three stars who showed that they also have a heart inside of them, just like Heath!
I knew when I heard he was going to fill in that Johnny would donate it to Heaths daughter, and once again a man witha heart of gold. Nice going to all you guys! Melisa
the the person who said that heath's family is greedy, well you don't know that they're taking it. like maybe they're taking care of it. Legal papers and stuff takes a long time to process.
HOPEFULLY, IM RIGHT; THAT THEY'RE TAKING CARE OF HEATH'S WILL.
Koodos, nice job looking like an internet idiot who can't keep that foot out of your mouth. His entire estate is going to his daughters, per his family's direction. Keep up the good work Koodos.
only recently the family announced they are turning over the estate to the daughter, like 2 weeks ago, this is after the were condoned for their lack of concern. So shut up and see when this was all posted.
This is really amazing. They are all such amazing actors and this just goes to show what great people they also are.
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J-niceAug 15th, 2008 - 10:13:41
I would not have expected anything less from those three actors.
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