Heath Ledger’s Family Attend ‘Dark Knight’ Premiere In NYC

First Published: July 14, 2008 6:40 PM EDT Credit:

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The family of late actor Heath Ledger is in New York tonight, attending the premiere “The Dark Knight.”

Heath’s father Kim, his sister Kate, and his mother, arrived to the AMC Loews Lincoln Square IMAX in New York for the premiere. However, they did not walk the red carpet and are now inside the theater.

The family flew in from Australia for the stateside premiere, though they have already seen the movie a source confirmed to Access.

“The Dark Knight,” starring Heath as The Joker, opens nationwide July 18.

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