How Heath Ledger loss brought his dad and portrait artist together | Australian Story

When acclaimed portrait artist Vincent Fantauzzo first appeared on Australian Story in 2019 to talk about his dyslexia, he wasn't able to reveal the full extent of his story.

But the passing of his father prompted Vincent to face the dark truths of his childhood, and cemented his commitment to stop the cycle of dysfunction.

After finally finding the role model he longed for in actor Heath Ledger's father Kim, Vincent is giving his own sons an upbringing that is vastly different to his own.

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