British actress Natasha Richardson dies in a skiing mishap
March 19, 2009
British actress Natasha Richardson died from head injuries in a skiing accident that took place in Canada.
Richardson, 45, Vanessa Redgrave’s daughter, accidentally fell on a beginners’ slope. She was skiing in Quebec’s Mont Tremblant resort. She was taking a skiing lesson at the resort. Richardson died in a NY hospital. The family members were devastated by her death.
She first showed no sign of any grave injury but an hour later was taken to a nearby hospital. It was confirmed her injuries were serious. Irish actor Neeson accompanied her as she was flown Lenox Hill Hospital from Canada. The two married in 1994
Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, her mother, and two sons, Michael and Daniel were there at her bedside. Neeson’s publicist Alan Nierob stated: “Liam Neeson, his sons, and the whole family are shocked. They are devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha, and are profoundly grateful for the love, support, prayers of everyone. They ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
Richardson starred in TV and films but won most acclaim for her theatre work. Film-maker Ken Russell had directed Richardson in Gothic, her debut movie, stated she was ‘poised, focused, prepared, and very, very bright.
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