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- Natasha Richardson was a British actress
- Husband: Actor Liam Neeson
- Critically injured in a skiing accident at the Mon Tremblant ski resort
- Richardson was said to have fallen during her private lessonTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- Two ski patrollers came to her aidTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- She was said to have been "smiling" and "joking" with the patrollersTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- Richardson began complaining of a headache approximately an hour after her accidentTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- 911 was called and rushed Richardson to the Centre Hospitalier LaurentienTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- She was reportedly conscious when she left the resort to go to the hospitalTMZ: Details of Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident (March 17, 2009)
- She was transferred to Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal at 5: 00 p.m.People: Natasha Richardson Suffers Serious Head Injury (March 17, 2009)
- Husband Liam Neeson left his movie set in Toronto to be with RichardsonPeople: Natasha Richardson Suffers Serious Head Injury (March 17, 2009)
- March 18, 2009: Taken off life support and confirmed dead by familyTMZ: Natasha Richardson Dead (March 18, 2009)
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Actress Natasha Richardson was critically injured when she fell during a private skiing lesson at the Mont Tremblant ski resort on March 16, 2009, in Quebec, Canada. She died from traumatic head injury two days later. Her funeral was held on March 22, 2009, at St. Peter's Church in Millbrook, New York. She was laid to rest at a nearby cemetery in a plot near her grandmother's, Rachel Redgrave.People: Natasha Richardson Is Laid to Rest Near Her Home (March 22, 2009)
The Globe and Mail released an audio timeline on March 27th detailing the tragic events that occurred on the day of Richardson's accident and the time lapses in her care.Globe and Mail: The five-hour scramble to save Natasha Richardson (March 27, 2009)
Death
Columnist Liz Smith revealed that Richardson was taken off of life support on March 18, 2009.TMZ: Natasha Richardson -- Life Support Plug Pulled (March 18, 2009) The Richardson-Neesom family made a statement confirming her death soon after.TMZ: Natasha Richardson Dead (March 18, 2009) According to Richardson's autopsy report, she died as a result of an "epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head." Her death was ruled an accident.TMZ: Cause of Death (March 19, 2009)Skiing Accident
Actress Natasha Richardson was critically injured in a skiing accident on March 16, 2009, when she fell during her private skiing lesson at the Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec, Canada. She was rushed to the Centre Hospitalier Laurentien with a traumatic brain injury and was later transferred to the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal.LA Times: Liam Neeson races to critically injured Natasha... (March 17, 2009) Fox News later reported that Richardson was brain dead and was being flown back to New York so that her family could say their final farewells.Fox News: Richardson Brain Dead After Accident (March 17, 2009) She died on March 18th and was buried on March 22nd.People: Natasha Richardson Is Laid to Rest Near Her Home (March 22, 2009)Natasha Richardson Fast Facts
- Full name: Natasha Jane Richardson
- Born: May 11, 1963
- Birthplace: London, England
- Attended: Central School of Speech and Drama in London
- Mother: Actress Vanessa Redgrave
- Father: The late director and producer Tony Richardson
- Sister: Joely Richardson
- Husband: Liam Neeson; married in 1994
- Was married to Robert Fox
- Has two sons, Micheal Richard Antonio and Daniel Jack
- Won a Tony Award for her performance in Cabaret
- Notable roles: Gothic, Nell, The Parent Trap, Maid in Manhattan and Wild Child
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Natasha Richardson Skiing Accident Questions
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Is Natasha Richardson expected to die from her skiing accident injuries? 5 AnswersIn a word, no. According to the Associated Press, observers said she showed no external signs of injury after the accident. She was "fine" until some time later... read more -
Where will the funeral for Natasha Richardson be held? 5 Answers"After today's wake, Richardson will be buried Sunday (March 22) during a private funeral service in Millbrook, N.Y., where she belonged to St. Joseph's Roman C... read more -
What is your favorite Natasha Richardson film? 5 AnswersYou haven't seen her act till you see her in the 1988 movie, Patty Hearst! I found this small clip but it is NSFW. ... read more -
What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
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