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Heath Ledger's Dad Says Don't Blame Joker For Tragedy

Description:Gunman James Holmes, who murdered 12 people and injured 59 others at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Denver is said to have considered himself the Joker. Heath Ledger portrayed the Joker onscreen before his death, and now his father Kim is urges people not to associate his sons Oscar winning portrayal of the character. (1:13)

Source: Hollyscoop

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