There was not a dry eye in the ballroom Tuesday night after celebrities competing on “Dancing with the Stars” paid tribute to those who left an impact on them, who included actors Heath Ledger and James Avery.
\n\nThe dedication week is a tradition for the reality series, often leading to emotional moments on the normally lighthearted dance series. Among those competing this season are actors Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali, who chose to honor their former co-stars.
\n\nStiles reflected on her time with Ledger while they were filming their ’90s rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You,” in which Ledger’s role as the mischievous Patrick Verona solidified him as a teen heartthrob. Ledger died in 2008 of an accidental overdose caused by mixing painkillers and sedatives that were prescribed to him.
\n\nIn her rehearsal package, Stiles recalled how authentic Ledger was during the filming. She teared up talking about how easy it was working with him.
\n\nShe and her partner, Ezra Sosa, did a contemporary dance to a cover of Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” It was an homage to a famous scene from the movie in which Ledger’s character serenades Stiles.
\n\n“I have so many…
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