RIP Natasha Richardson

[pacificvibes]

Natasha Richardson dies after fall on ski slope
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By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer – 1 min ago


NEW YORK – Natasha Richardson, a gifted and precocious heiress to acting royalty whose career highlights included the film "Patty Hearst" and a Tony-winning performance in a stage revival of "Cabaret," died Wednesday at age 45 after suffering a head injury from a skiing accident.
Alan Nierob, the Los Angeles-based publicist for Richardson's husband Liam Neeson, confirmed her death in a written statement.
"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha," the statement said. "They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."
The statement did not give details on the cause of death for Richardson, who suffered a head injury when she fell on a beginner's trail during a private ski lesson at the luxury Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec. She was hospitalized Tuesday in Montreal and later flown to a hospital in New York City.
Family members had been seen coming and going from the New York hospital where Richardson was reportedly taken.
Vanessa Redgrave, Richardson's mother, arrived in a car with darkened windows and was taken through a garage when she arrived at the Lenox Hill Hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side at around 5 p.m. Wednesday. An hour earlier, Richardson's sister, Joely, arrived alone and was swarmed by the media as she entered through the back of the hospital.

This was just announced. My thoughts and prayers go out to Liam Neeson, his sons and the whole family.

[tommyboy81]

Yeah man i just saw that.

[pacificvibes]

Man, I just cant believe this.

[icyteddy]

DAM! That sucks! RIP Natasha Richardson!

[phantompwr]

Damn, it makes you wonder sometimes about the randomness of the universe, that something seemingly benign turns tragic like this.

[Johnny Vinyl]

So young! My condolances to the family!

John

[PH3AR]

You never wish to see anything like this, RIP Natasha Richardson

[wnicholas76]

All right here:

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0714386/

She was another one of my favorite actresses. I'm just completely speechless and shocked. The movie world will never be the same without her. My prayers go out to Liam Neeson and his family.

R.I.P. Natasha Richardson (1963-2009)

[Septimus Prime]

Damn, RIP.

[Septimus Prime]

Rip.

[cartman781]

Rip,

[brett_day]

yeah i had been following this since yesterday! great loss! Never know what is going to happen in life R.I.P

[Mr.White]

R.I.P. Natasha Richardson,she was a real class act,died from complications of a skiiing accident about an hour ago,a real class act! Sonny Bono also died 11 years ago when he hit a tree from skiing,I'm never touching the slopes,never! I really feel bad for Liam Neeson(they met on the set of Nell) and their two kids,and the rest of her family! Too darn young to pass away,she was only 45.

[crazyBLUE]

This Is Sad To Here ~ Rip !!!

[McCrutchy]

Rest In Peace.

[FreddieFerric]

Simply unbelievable. Saddened beyond words. Prayers and thoughts to her family.

[DetroitSportsFan]

R.I.P.

But I must ask - why wasn't she wearing a helmet? This tragedy could have probably been avoided.

[Mr.Blu-ray]

Damn . Great loss for those boys and Liam God Bless them.

[silversnake]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

R.I.P.

But I must ask - why wasn't she wearing a helmet? This tragedy could have probably been avoided.

Honestly, I think helmets are very uncommon for Ski / Snowboard (unless you are a professional) which doesn't make sense when you think about it. Just as dangerous if not more than a bicycle.

I know the next time I hit the slopes i'll think twice before going out without a helmet.

RIP

[STARSCREAM]

Here is the Yahoo article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obit_natasha_richardson