Video: Heath Ledger Wins Oscar, Accepted by Family

Heath Ledger has just won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. The award was accepted by his father, mother and sister who were given a standing ovation by the Oscar’s audience.

“We proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful Matilda,” said his sister Kate, while his mother Sally said that the award would have “humbly validated Heath’s quiet determination to be validated by his peers in an industry he so loved.”

Aww. There may have been some tears here when they spoke. What a nice keepsake for Matilda to grow up with.

Watch the video after the jump