I don't know if this has been posted anywhere ells...
But (as far as I know) Jake Gyllenhall still hasn't talked to the press about Heath's death.
And I think, that's a really, really beautiful thing, actually.
As said in this article:
While many stars have issued emotional tributes to Heath Ledger, his best friend Jake Gyllenhaal has remained silent following the actor’s tragic death last week. And now sources on the set of Jake’s new movie says he’s taken the news harder than most people. “This has had a strong personal affect on Jake,” says a friend on the set of prison movie Brother. “He was there, but he wasn't with us. It was obviously a major trauma. These guys were very close.” Only a few weeks before Heath’s death, Jake – who is godfather to Heath’s daughter Matilda – jokingly stuck a picture of Heath on the wall of his on-set cell. “Like prisoners who put loved ones on a wall, Jake’s was Heath Ledger,” says the source. “That was hilarious. It was a nice moment. When you think back on it now, it’s touching.” After shooting some extra scenes for the movie in New Mexico, Jake is now on compassionate leave and has been seen with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon in Los Angeles, although it’s thought he’ll fly to Perth, Australia, for the funeral.I think it's ironic somehow, that this reminds me of the relationship between Jack and Ennis in the movie...
Their love for each other is so real and their bond is so strong - that no words can describe it. And they don't know how to describe it themselves - because it's simply too strong.
Jake and Heath was obviously really close in real life too. And in a way... The relationship between them too can't really be described in words. I don't think Jake knows what to say - He can't find the words to describe how much Heath meant to him.
They had something special.
And it's nice to know, that Heath had such an good friend.