Michelle Williams Issues Statement Regarding Heath Ledger's Death

Michelle Williams has issued the following statement regarding the death of her former fiancee, Heath Ledger:

"Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken. I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day. His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up with the best memories of him."

Beautifully written.

And, yes, let's respect her need to grive privately.