Heath Ledger's Real life Gay Uncle

From Gaydar Radio's Website, I found this interesting tidbit of Heath Ledger and his character on Brokeback Mountain. If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend doing so. This love story of two cowboys in 1960's Wyoming transcends the boundries set by society and tells a rather deep and moving story.

In the article, Heath says that he got inspiration for his character after hearing stories from his real life gay uncle.

Heath Ledger’s critically acclaimed performance as a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain was inspired by the personal experiences of his uncle, gay Australian tough guy Neil Bell, the actor told reporters in Hollywood on Sunday.