Heath Ledger's legacy is still being remembered 18 years after his sudden death. The Australian-born actor made a major impact on Hollywood during his short-lived career. Ledger's breakout role came in 1999 when he starred alongside Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You. Stiles recalled Ledger's "magnetic presence" in an interview after the actor's death. "He had a zest for life and ... was never checked out," the actress recalled in 2024. "He was always totally engaged with everybody. Really interesting, remarkable person and actor.