Tony-winning actress and mother of 2, Natasha Richardson has died from the brain injury she suffered while skiing in Canada on Monday. She was taken off of life support early Wednesday. In a statement released to the AP:
“Liam Neeson, his sons (Micheal, 13, and 12-year-old Daniel), and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha,” the statement said. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
The statement did not give details on the cause of death for Richardson, who suffered a head injury and fell on a beginner’s trail during a private ski lesson at the luxury Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec. Seemingly fine after the fall, about an hour later she complained that she didn’t feel well.
She was hospitalized Tuesday in Montreal and later flown to a hospital in New York, where family members had been seen coming and going.
This is such a tragic tragic story. Condolences to her family and friends and anyone else affected by her death. May she rest in peace.