Natasha Richardson Ski Accident

Trauma surgeons and neurosurgeons weighing in on the Natasha Richardson tragedy have stated that she might have survived if she had had surgery shortly after the injury occurred. At first, Natasha Richardson said she felt fine after she fell on a Canadian ski trip. But that's not unusual for people who ... Read Full Story

Friends of late actress Natasha Richardson are reportedly keen to name a rose after the star. The actress died seven months ago from a brain haemorrhage following a skiing accident in Canada. A pal of the star said: "We all want something to remember Natasha, and there's no one who better resembles a perfect English rose than her." Richardson was married to actor Liam Neeson, with whom she has two sons, and was first married to Robert Fox. The pal added: "The whole family loves the idea of having a rose named after her, including Robert, who always remained on good terms with her ... Read Full Story

The English born Richardson was named after the main character in Tolstoy’s epic classic War and Peace. Being a member of the Redgrave family, with her mother being Vanessa Redgrave, the family boasts four generations of successful film and television actors. Natasha appeared in films but achieved her greatest successes on stage. Natasha Richardson was born on May 11th, 1963 in London, England. She made her acting debut at the age of four in the play Charge of the Light Brigade, which was directed by her father. Groomed at a young age for a life in the spotlight, she studied at St. Paul’s Girl’s ... Read Full Story

Liam Neeson is “bewildered” following the death of his wife Natasha Richardson. The 56-year-old actor - who has two sons Micheal, 13, and 12-year-old Daniel with Natasha - is struggling to cope with his grief and is reluctant to talk about Natasha, who died on Wednesday (18.03.09) after hitting her head during a skiing accident in Canada. Liam Neeson’s sister Bernadette Sexton said: “We’re completely bewildered and wish we could turn the clock back. I’ve spoken to Liam but I’d rather not talk about it, it’s too personal. “Natasha Richardson was a wonderful friend, sister-in-law and auntie to my kids. Natasha Richardson was just ... Read Full Story

Natasha Richardson’s family is supposed to make a statement today. Rumors swirled about her accident and the extent of her injuries on the internet, all of which sound very grave. The record will be set straight soon. More pictures after the jump… One website had said Natasha was dead. It shortly issued a retraction, stating she was brain dead and not expected to live. TMZ said later that she was not brain dead, but sedated and being flown from Montreal to New York City. Late last night, sources at Fox say Natasha is indeed brain dead, but being flown to New York where life ... Read Full Story