Mary-Kate in grief's grip
Olsen was close to Heath Ledger before his death, and now feels pain and depression mixed with guilt
Publicity for the upcoming release of the Chicago-made ''The Dark Knight'' -- the next ''Batman'' flick highly touted as Heath Ledger's last major film role -- is only adding to the pain and depression Mary-Kate Olsen is experiencing.
According to a couple of sources close to the actress, Ledger's death weighs heavily on her mind -- and the "Dark Knight'' buzz only reminds her of the tragic loss of her friend early this year, due to a drug overdose.
''It's tough because Mary-Kate had strong feelings for Heath,'' said a longtime friend of the famous twin. ''Plus, there was so much confusion with all those calls back and forth between Mary-Kate and that masseuse [who, along with Ledger's housekeeper, discovered the unconscious actor]. Everyone involved feels guilty -- because so much time was wasted before the paramedics were called.''
Though the Ledger-Olsen friendship allegedly was totally platonic, another associate of the actress claims, ''Mary-Kate wanted it to be much more.''
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