LOS ANGELES (AP):

A dozen members of Heath Ledger's family have come to Hollywood, and though it's still not known whether any of them will accept an Oscar on his behalf, they're already celebrating the late actor's legacy.

The twelve - Ledger's parents, stepparents, siblings and cousins - were guests of honour at a party thrown by Australians in Film to recognise Aussie Oscar nominees and introduce the inaugural recipient of the Heath Ledger scholarship on Thursday night at the Chteau Marmont.

Humbled

Scholarship winner Oliver Ackland, who cites Ledger among his role models, was humbled by the honour.

"I admired Heath and I admired the work that he chose, the path he created for himself. It shows a lot of integrity on his behalf," said the 29-year-old actor.