Heath Ledger ’s death hit fans hard, as well as all those who were lucky to know him. The beloved Hollywood star who never made it to 40 passed away in 2008 of an accidental prescription drug overdose. Michelle Williams and Dax Shepard made sure to share kind words about the Australian actor as they reflected on his legacy and death.

Michelle Williams is opening up about her memories of Heath Ledger. During Monday's episode of the " Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard " podcast, Williams, who shares daughter Matilda with the late actor, reflected on their time together after Shepard shared his own memories of Ledger.

Williams and Ledger met while working on the Ang Lee-directed gay cowboy romance Brokeback Mountain, and welcomed their daughter in October 2005.