Legal Commentary

R.I.P. Natasha Richardson

By Jeralyn

CNN and the Associated Press have confirmed Natasha Richardson has died. The family has now issued a statement through her husband's publicist:

Alan Nierob of Rogers & Cowan said in a statement Wednesday night: "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."

Earlier, internet sites and sources reported she had been removed from life support at Lennox Hill Hospital in Manhattan due to the brain injury she sustained following a fall Monday during a ski lesson in Canada. [More...]

Natasha was a tremendously gifted and talented actress. Our sympathies to her family, especially her husband Liam, their two teenage sons and her mother Vanessa.

Many gossip websites are urging readers to leave messages of condolence for the family on their sites, as if the family will see them there. I recommend mailing a card to the family here. (I doubt you'll need the apartment number and I don't see a need to publish it.)

Full post as published by TalkLeft on March 18, 2009 (boomark / email).