Heath Ledger Honored at SAG Awards

Heath Ledger’s death on Tuesday has had a profound impact on many, especially his fellow actors. Outstanding Male Performance winner Daniel Day-Lewis dedicated his trophy to Heath, telling the crowd, "It’s always been the work of other actors… that’s given me that sense of regeneration. Heath Ledger gave it to me." He then went on to praise Heath’s work in Monster’s Ball as "unique," and Brokeback Mountain, saying, " He was perfect. That scene in the trailer in the end of the film is as moving as anything I think I’ve ever ever seen."

Nominee Ryan Gosling and his sister Mandy wore black ribbons in honor of Heath. "Mandy made them for Heath," Ryan said on the red carpet, adding later, "I admired him a lot."

In the evening’s official In Memorial video tribute, Heath’s image was the last one seen. As the clip’s soundtrack faded out, the audience applauded the 28-year-old actor who still had so many great roles in front of him.