Natasha Richardson, actress, wife of Liam Neeson and mother of two boys has passed away today after struggling with a head injury from a skiing accident.
The wife of “Schindler’s List” actor Liam Neeson and the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and the late film director Tony Richardson died at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. The cause of death was not announced, but she had been hospitalized after suffering a devastating brain injury while skiing Monday.
Other sources say that she was learning to ski and was on the practice slopes. Makes you realize just how fragile life is.
Natasha, who was part of the Redgrave legacy of theater took roles in a lot of different films like The Handmaid’s Tale to taking part in Lindsay Lohan’s first film, a remake of the Parent Trap. More notably in her private life, she married Liam Neeson in 1994 and had two boys with him.
A well respected actress that will be sorely missed.
The most horrifying thing about this is how suddenly her death came as a result of a seemingly minor injury. To think that she could fall, yet be alert enough to say that she was alright, only to DIE two days later is terrifying to me. Did she hit a specific part of her head that made the injury so traumatic? How fast was she skiing when she fell? To think that a simple knock on the head can end a life is bizarre to me.
I first encountered her work in the mid-to-late 1980’s and was instantly smitten with her. “The Handmaid’s Tale”, “Gothic” (she played Mary Shelley), “The Comfort of Strangers” (w/Christopher Walken in one of his all-time classic/disturbing roles!), etc. Such a tragic waste of beauty, compassion and natural talent. Condolences to her family at this time.
And the lesson learned?
WHERE A DAMN HELMET!
AndyS – No one else seems to want to say it so i will… You are a f**king insensitive dick. So you don’t see the point in people leaving online condolences then fine, why the fuck are you in here? Close the door on your way out… Prick.
Of course it isn’t needed for people to leave their comments online regarding someones death, it’s simply a nice gesture and something that the average good natured human being would do – especially in response to an article regarding the death of an actor or actress. What the hell did you expect to see in here anyway?
AndyS the only reason you feel ‘singled out’ is because you are the only one making it sound like a bad thing that we voice condolences for the family of someone tragically taken from them.
I am not going to shed a tear over her, but its not WRONG to offer a kind word.
Someone going out of their way to attack someone offering a kind word? That’s wrong.
first im sorry i even got involved in this….rodney emailed me saying that my comment was beeing taken down….for good measure it was immature and Wrong.. so for that im sorry guys but when i come back i read this ” I’m doing it for the sake of argument and it has generated an interesting conversation.” now actually it u summed it up right there…cept for i think the intrest is actual towards you more then the topic IMO….but even to you andy im sorry for those comments.
BTW the reply function is failing on my end of things.
I’ve noticed there are some cold hearted people here. It doesn’t matter who it is or if the person was famous or not, the death of any human being is very sad (unless they were Hitler or Daniel Radcliffe or Stephanie Meyers, somthin’ like that).
@ The fool on the hill
It’s all relative for all you know she was my version of Hitler.
I agree with AndyS on the subject of how you’re not always required to praise a person who has recently passed away. You know, I could go on and on about this subject, but this is not the right place where to discuss about this manner! I respect ‘the code’ of honoring someone who has resently passed away, because there are people who knew and loved that person in reality. Thus, I wouldn’t have gone to say what AndyS said. Case closed?
When I read about this I just thought it was crazy. Skiing on the beginners slope and have a little fall, laught it off then a day later you’re dead?
What’s the odds of that happenning? Crazy..
It’s always sad to hear someone died… unless they were a murderer… or a pedophile… or jerk… or just bad at whatever…
That got me thinking – would we all be having/showing as many feelings and condolences if let’s say if:
– she was a terrible actress? (like Jar Jar Binks bad)
– she was a celebrity whore? (think clueless, delusionally entitled, Paris Hilton like princess spawn of Lindsay Lohan + Tara Reid)
– if she had died doing something stupid/risky? (Like bungee jumping while coked up)
– if she wasn’t a woman and really pretty? (like Carrot Top or Pauly Shore)
As the second commenter (Darren J Seely) pointed out, actor Ron Silver died a few days ago and i was like – huh? whatever.
Then i saw Natasha Richardson’s photo at the beginning of this article and immediately thought, “ohhhh… that sucks… poor woman… what a tragic way to die for someone so nice.” The thing is, i really don’t know whether she’s actually nice or not. I don’t know her at all. I REALLY like The Parent Trap (a guilty pleasure of mine) but other then that, everything i learned about her was from reading this article. And yet i had the same pangs of instant sadness everyone else commenting seems to have.
So what do you guys think? Am i hypocritically feeling more then i should for superficial reasons or is there more to it that i don’t realize? Do all of you share my possible superficial hypocrisy or do you guys have better reasons for feeling the way you do?
I’m not trying to be a jacka$$ here… i’m actually asking for real cuz i just realized it myself after reading this article.
When I heard she had died my reaction was “hmm, whatever”. I really don’t get all the people that post their condolences online, as if her loved ones will even see it or she can see any kind words now. We live we die, okie dokie.
AndyS, I am used to you being a jerk, but if you were indifferent on the topic you wouldn’t have said anything.
This is just poor form to go out of your way to be insensitive about the death of a human being.
@ Rodney -> I don’t know anything about any previous comments AndyS has made but as far as this one goes, i don’t think he did anything wrong. He was just honestly answering one of the questions Marke M asked and there is a certain logic to his answer regardless if you agree with it or not.
marke m
everytime someone dies its sad even if they are evil
but who are we to judge someone hell a person cant help but do the things they do, no one deserves death, “Many that live deserve life, many that live deserve death, can you give it to them” dont be quick to judge. Sure murderers and rapists and pedophiles acts are disgusting, but they were created that way, they cant help what gives them pleasure anymore than you can help what you enjoy, besides they all pay for their crimes in hell
marke m
and if your thinking that i said they should get a pass on what they did then your wrong, b/c they shouldnt and most dont, its called jail, and no cops dont get all of them, but you know if your gonna criticize them for their lack of effort on the job then you should join the police force and see how tough it is to catch all the criminals.
sorry for getting of topic there for a bit, rodney
Actually, l did note when Ron Silver died, always liked his characters…especially the villian in Time Cop.
While never a “big star”, he played many characters and usually enriched the production he was in.
What you should be asking is…does guy under the age of 18 pay attention if a normal, well behavied, average looking celebrity dies.
Tragic. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I can’t imagine what they must be going through.
This is just a sad, sad story. My heart goes out to her family.
The reason many on here may not have heard about her before now is, unlike certain…hurm “celebrities” of today…she did not need to make a fool of herself or show herself off to every camera in a 100 mile radius.
A real lady who will be missed.
It is so tragical. Natasha Richardson was a fabulous actress, and I really think she should deserved more attention during her lifetime. Coming from this brilliant Redgrave/Richardson Clan, she was gifted with talent and charisma. I saw Liam Neeson three weeks ago, when he promoted the movie “Taken” in Vienna, Austria. He often emphasized his good marriage, and it’s incredibly sad, that it ends like this.
deepest sympathy for all the relatives and friends of Natasha Richardson.
Condolences to Liam and family
It’s a horrible thing for anyone to go through…losing a loved one, may it be friend or family. I’ve been there…it sucks.
Condolences to her family/friends and of course Liam.
always sad when someone dies, but at least shes in a better place now.
In your opinion.
actually i know about 50 people who have that same opinion so its not just mine and besides isnt that what the comments are for, voicing your own opinion, unless things have changed in the 9 hours ive been asleep
Well I took your comment of “at least shes in a better place” as a statement of fact so I felt the need to clarify that it was just an opinion. Sorry, when I made that comment I had driven a long ways and was tired, I didn’t mean to annoy you or piss anyone off.
its cool yo, i was just sayin that as a christian
MAN WHAT A TRAGEDY….my condolence goes out to the family and friends.
two things come to mind
first my condolences to the family and friends of this actress
second beginner skiers should wear a helmet so that when they fall they don’t have a potentially fatal injury.
such a sad turn of events.
It is a tragic loss, when someone young and apparently full of vitality, passes suddenly. And it’s easy for some to judge and say things like “she should’ve worn a helmet” or “she must’ve had a head injury before this”. No one knows yet, what exactly happened and until we do, judgement should not be made. It’s easy to nit-pick, but have some respect for those grieving and the memory of those that have died.
As for the Ron Silver passing, that’s also a tragic loss. If I remember correctly, he wasn’t even 60 yet, either. Sad week.
Its sad to hear that someone died, I never saw any of her movies and hadn’t so much as heard her name until the accident, but it’s sad nonetheless.
My condolences to the family.
Though i must admit i had never heard of her before this.
I’m a Survivor of the same accident. And So Thankful I had a Father who refused to wait & see.
He had me Admitted to the Hospital.
Again, My Condolences to the Family …
Lady Diana
This is why you don’t go skiing when you are 45 – shit just doesn’t work or heal like it does when you’re in your 20s.
My Grandpa is like 75 and he goes Skiing in Colorado every year.
“This is why you don’t go skiing when you are 45 – shit just doesn’t work or heal like it does when you’re in your 20s.”
LMAO
Let me guess: you’re a child.
Would love to hear your thoughts when *you’re* in your 40s.
Online comments never cease to amaze me.
I’m sorry, but a head injury such as this could be fatal no matter one’s age.
My deepest sympathies to Liam & the family. So many deaths for the movie business these past two years. Shame.
RIP, this is almost as shocking as Heath Ledger’s death a year back
My heart goes out to her family and friends. As to Butter’s remark, I disagree: if people want to attempt any sports activity, famous or not, they should not be discouraged to do so.
Consider this: if it wasn’t a celeb, one might not hear about such a tragic accident. Would people learn from this- to get attention even for what is at first thought to be a minor fall ASAP? To wear some type of headgear, even for basic instruction?
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Another sad bit: a few days ago, character actor Ron Silver also passed on.
This story is nuts…she must of had a something wrong with her brain before the accident the fall just triggered it. I think famous people need to stay off the slopes.
How can you be so Cruel ! Famous or Not, they are Human and have Feelings.
Natasha will be Missed by Many !
My Condolences to the Family…
Lady Diana