Last updated: 1:59 pm March 17, 2009 Posted: 1:19 pm March 17, 2009 http://www.nypost.com/seven/03172009/news/worldnews/natasha_richardson_i s_brain_dead_160027.htm
Actress Natasha Richardson is brain dead, after falling in a ski accident in Canada, friends told The Post today. Liam Neeson, husband of the Broadway and screen star, left shooting of his movie in Toronto to rush to Richardson's side at a Montreal hospital. The British-born Richardson, 45, fell during a private lesson at Mont Tremblant resort yesterday and allegedly told resort employees she felt fine. But an hour later, she complained of an extreme headache hours later and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Richardson was on a beginner's slope and reportedly not wearing a helmet when she fell - although headgear is not required. "She did not show any visible sign of injury but the ski patrol followed strict procedures and brought her back to the bottom of the slope and insisted she should see a doctor," said a statement from the resort, which is almost 80 miles northwest of Montreal. "Approximately an hour after the incident Mrs. Richardson was not feeling good." Richardson was initially taken to the Centre Hospitalier Laurentien in Sainte Agathe and was later transferred to Hopital du Sacre-Coeur in Montreal. The actress - who is the elder daughter of Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and late dir ector Tony Richardson - comes from a long line of noted British players. Maternal grandparents Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, uncle and aunt Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave are all actors. Sister Joely Richardson currently has a recurring role in the FX show "Nip/Tuck." Natasha Richardson was mostly recently on TV as a guest judge on the Bravo hit "Top Chef." She also appeared in the 1994 movie "Nell" alongside future husband Neeson. They were married a short time later and they have two sons. She reached her Broadway peak in 1998, winning the Tony for playing Sally Bowles in "Cabaret." With Post Wire Services *********************************** * POST TO MEDIANEWS@ETSKYWARN.NET * *********************************** Medianews mailing list Medianews@etskywarn.net http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
