That is the shocking claim being made this morning by the uncle of the actor, Haydn Ledger, reports an Australian website, with his parents Kim Ledger and Sally Bell refusing to comment.

If true it could dramatically change the inheritance of the actor believed to be into the millions.

“The Hollywood star is believed to have been 17 when he had an affair with an older woman.

“… Ledger’s uncle, Haydn Ledger, yesterday confirmed there was a “real possibility” his nephew had fathered a girl with the woman.

“Family sources said the girl was raised by the woman and the other man, although there were suspicions about the child’s father.

“Ledger’s parents Kim Ledger and Sally Bell yesterday refused to comment on the latest scandal.”

What would this do to Matilda’s inheritance?

Says News.com.au widely also being reported in US papers this morning, if “the claims are confirmed, it could split his multi-million dollar estate between daughter Matilda Rose and the love child.”

This story is still developing …