The Dark Knight – the latest in the Batman series – debuted last night to a world premier.  The only thing missing was one of its stars, Heath Ledger. 

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Christian Bale plays Batman, but Heath Ledger had his last starring role playing the Joker.  Heath’s father and sister arrived in New York for the premier, but Michelle Williams – the mother of his child – was not planning to attend.  Too hard to watch the last role of your loved one, which is said to be an Oscar worthy performance?