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Actor Heath Ledger on a roof top in Manhattan in October 2005. His death in January of this year shocked Hollywood. Now his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" is earning posthumous award nominations. <span class="center_label"><a href="/news/custom/showcase/la-ph-bestofphoto2008-sg,0,5854859.gallery">Best of 2008 Photography >>></a></span>  <span class="center_label"><a href="/news/custom/showcase/la-bestof2008-page,0,3200027.htmlstory">Best of 2008 Main >>></a></span>

BEST OF 2008: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Actor Heath Ledger on a roof top in Manhattan in October 2005. His death in January of this year shocked Hollywood. Now his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" is earning posthumous award nominations. Best of 2008 Photography >>> Best of 2008 Main >>>

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