Heath Ledger Memorial

We often come here to Point Heathcote reserve, Applecross:
The area was named after Midshipman G.C. Heathcote, who is said to have been the first European to land there. It was one of the landing and camp sites of Captain James Stirling during his exploration of the Swan River in 1827. Point Heathcote was considered as a site for the capital city by James Stirling, before electing on its current position.
Prior to European settlement, the area was known to the Noongar indigenous people as Goolugatup. It was a permanent camping area, and also used for initiation ceremonies.
Its has also become a memorial sight for the late Actor Heath Ledger who grew up in this area, his parents still live in Applecross, they placed the memorial plinths here in his memory.
Heath Ledger
The memorial commemorates the Australian actor Heath Ledger who died from an accidental overdose on January 22, 2008 . The memorial consists of three pieces with chess boards incorporated into them, a centrepiece with a yin and yang design reflecting Heath’s spiritual beliefs, and a commemorative plaque.
Heath was born in Perth and after several small roles In Australia he went to America to further his career. After several roles in films Heath achieved success with his role in Brokeback Mountain for which he was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA. After his death he received more than 30 posthumous awards for his portrayal as the psychopathic clown prince of crime in The Dark Knight (2008) (including the Oscar, SAG, BAFTA, and Golden globe..