Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson have become the first stars to speak publicly about fellow Aussie Heath Ledger's shock death.
The actor, 28, was found dead at his apartment in New York on Tuesday and Kidman admits the tragedy has left her heartbroken.
In a brief statement, the actress says: "What a tragedy. My heart goes out to his family."
Gibson, who played the actor's father in 'The Patriot', states: "I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off, and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss."
Leading movie news source, Clint Morris, reveals Ledger's fellow Australians have been left stunned by the news of the actor's sudden death.
Movie producer Morris, the man behind revered website MovieHole.net, says: "The whole of Australia is in deep shock. I liked Heath. He was a good guy. Loved his daughter. Knew his sister too."
