Morgan Freeman: Joker Role Didn’t Kill Heath
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The 28-year-old actor died in January 2008 from an accidental drug overdose and while some people believe he was struggling to cope with the intensity of playing the maniacal character, co-star Morgan isn't convinced the role played any part in his untimely passing.
"Well, it's a downer when anything happens to an actor in mid-production. In fact, he didn't die during production, his part was wrapped up, but the movie itself wasn't out yet. People connected the character to his death because the character was so ... evil. People imagine that the role leaks into the man or something. And I don't think that was the case at all," Morgan said, speaking of Heath's tragic death.
Morgan - who has reprised his role as Lucius in new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises - also revealed he has no intention of retiring from acting even though he's 75: "What keeps anyone going? I have work. I have things to do. I prefer working to idleness. And I like my job. I'm lucky, I'm not working because I have to; I'm working because I love to."
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Sylvester Stallone ‘Devastated’ Over His Son’s Death
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The 36-year-old actor died on Friday after a suspected drug overdose and a representative spoke on his father's behalf. Michelle Bega, released a statement saying, "Sylvester Stallone is devastated and grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son Sage Stallone. His compassion and thoughts are with Sage's mother, Sasha. Sage was a very talented and wonderful young man. His loss will be felt forever."
A family friend added that Sylvester is "overwhelmed and stunned" by the sudden death of his eldest son. "This came completely out of the blue. Sylvester did not see this coming for one minute. Sage was healthy, and Sylvester thought he was doing really well, this came from complete left field. Sylvester was very close to Sage and he is absolutely overwhelmed with grief by his death. He is totally stunned and still in a state of shock," a source said.
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