Here is an excerpt from an AP story by Christy Lemire....
As expected, Heath Ledger posthumously won the supporting-actor award for his unpredictable turn as the Joker in "The Dark Knight." Ledger, who died a year ago of an accidental drug overdose, drew a standing ovation from his fellow actors. He's already won a Golden Globe for his inspired performance and continues to look unbeatable at the Oscars.
"I'm quite emotional," Ledger's "Dark Knight" co-star Gary Oldman began, speaking in his place. "It is a great honor to be asked to accept this on behalf of Heath. He was an extraordinary young man with an extraordinary talent, and it's wonderful that you have acknowledged that and honored that talent tonight."
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ITS ABOUT TIME THAT THESE AWARDS SHOWS, GET IT RIGHT!!!!
THANK YOU...
I'm so happy for Heath and his family and friends that he won this award that he so deserved. He was amazing in this film.
I think he was great in TDK as well. It's nice that his peers have acknowledged that.