PERTH, Australia, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The father of Australian actor Heath Ledger says he received the news of his son's posthumous Golden Globe acting award with both elation and sadness.

NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- Heath Ledger's parents and sister attended the New York premiere of the late actor's movie, "The Dark Knight," but reportedly didn't walk the press line.

PERTH, Australia, March 19 (UPI) -- Heath Ledger's uncles claim the father of the late Australian film star has a history of mishandling estates and shouldn't be in charge of the actor's money.

NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- The father of the late Aussie actor Heath Ledger downplays the absence of his son's daughter and ex-girlfriend from his will, saying they will be provided for.

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Friends and family of Heath Ledger were on hand Saturday in the Australian city of Perth for the late film actor's funeral.

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Only a handful of mourners are invited to Heath Ledger's private funeral in Australia this weekend, Ledger's father Kim told People.com.

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Heath Ledger's father Kim said he hopes the Australian film star's untimely death will serve as a warning about the dangers of mixing prescription drugs.

NEW YORK , Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Police are looking for the impostor who pretended to be the father of late Australian actor Heath Ledger and contacted Hollywood celebrities seeking sympathy.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Scores of friends and family of Heath Ledger came together this weekend in Los Angeles and New York to remember the late Australian actor.