Heath Ledger's Family To Attend "The Dark Knight" Premiere

Heath Ledger's ex Michelle Williams has heard rumors saying she won't attend the premiere of "The Dark Knight," which stars Ledger, because of a rift between herself and his family.

A rep for Williams said the rumors are absurd. Ledger's family has confirmed they will be flying from Perth, Western Australia to New York City to attend his premiere on July 14 to see "The Dark Knight." That will fall just days before the six-month anniversary of the actor's death.

Ledger died on January 22 of a prescription drug overdose at the age of 28.

"The presumption that Michelle ever intended to attend "The Dark Knight" premiere is unfounded, but to say she is 'boycotting' due to a rift with Heath's family is absurd," Williams' rep Mara Buxbaum said in a statement.

She added: "It is time to allow this family to go about their lives without this continued scrutiny and speculation."