Thursday, March 19, 2009

Remembering Natasha Richardson (1963-2009)


I first saw this lovely lady in the 1998 movie, The Parent Trap, the remake of the classic film by Hayley Mills.

I am now sad to report another thespian has tragically left us in an accident.

Natasha Richardson, died Wednesday from a blow to the head in a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada at age 45. Her death wasn't automatic and the impact seemed like a minor bump on the head. However, within an hour of the accident, she began to complain about headaches and was taken to a nearby hospital and then transferred to a Montreal hospital for further treatment. Neeson rushed from Toronto, where he was shooting a film, to be by his wife's side.

The seemingly minor injury turned severe, leaving her brain dead, and she was transferred to New York's Lenox Hill Hospital. Family and friends were by her bedside at that time. She was later taken off life support and passed away early Wednesday evening.
Today's reports by the New York City medical examiner's office have stated that cause of death was an "epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head."

Richardson leaves behind her husband Liam Neeson and her two sons, Michael (14) and Daniel (13).

Reports of Hollywood remembering the talented actress can be seen at Sky News.

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