Final Picture Show

The July 18 release of the film "The Dark Knight," in which the late Heath Ledger plays The Joker, has created a delicate marketing situation for movie executives: how to promote a film when its star has died. Sadly, Ledger isn't the only bright light to have burned out too soon. Here's a look at more film stars who have died before the release of their final film.
—Nicole Cammorata, Boston.com Staff