Thursday, March 19, 2009

Natasha Richardson — 1963-2009

Natasha Richardson has died from injuries suffered in a skiing accident in Quebec.

Richardson, wife of actor Liam Neeson, was injured Monday in a fall on a ski slope at a Quebec resort about 80 miles northwest of Montreal.

Richardson’s family released a statement saying, “Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”

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Richardson was practically born to perform. Her grandfather, Sir Michael Redgrave, was a famed British actor. Her mother, Vanessa Redgrave, is an Oscar-winning actress, and her father, the late director Tony Richardson, helmed such films as “Look Back in Anger,” “The Entertainer” and the Oscar-winning “Tom Jones.”

Natasha Richardson’s uncle Corin Redgrave, aunt Lynn Redgrave, and sister Joely Richardson are also noted performers.

I hold her and her family in the Light.