Remembrances on Richardson from Fonda, Stewart & More, Medical Information Released

Tony Award-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting clan, Natasha Richardson sadly passed away Wednesday from injuries suffered in a ski accident. She was 45.

As the sad news became known several celebrities have come forward to express shock and grief at her untimely death. One statement was so well written we wanted to share it with you.

33 Variations star Jane Fonda spoke of the loss on her blog, saying that, "I first met her on the set of 'Julia.' She was a little girl but already beautiful and graceful. It didn't surprise me that she became such a talented actor. I wanted to go to the Lenox Hill Hospital where I was told she had been taken to see if there was anything I could do for Vanessa [Redgrave, Natasha's mother], any comfort I could bring but today was a two-show day and as the curtain went up tonight I heard the tragic news. It is hard to even imagine what it must be like for her family. My heart is heavy."

Various newspapers reported on the news with the expected tribute and sadness, a few can be linked to below;

The New York Times: Natasha Richardson, 45, Stage and Film Star, Dies

Ms. Richardson, a Tony Award-winner, melded glamorous celebrity with the bloodline of theater royalty, click here.

The Times also reports on the uncertain fate of her final film, ‘Wild Child', to read that article go here. And finally The New York Times reports the findings of the chief medical examiner for New York City on the autopsy of the actress.

The New York Post: GRIEF AS NATASHA DIES to watch the video tribute, go here.

Variety: Natasha Richardson dies in N.Y.

A member of the Redgrave acting dynasty -- and a Tony winner for "Cabaret" in 1999 -- Richardson was skiing at Mont-Tremblant near Montreal when she suffered a seemingly minor fall during a ski lesson, click here.

Los Angeles Times: click here.

Perez Hilton has a broad round up of celebrity comment on her sad passing, to read them click here.

Natasha Richardson was the wife of Liam Neeson, and the daughter of legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave. She had two sons with Neeson.

Richardson made her feature film debut as Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's "Gothic" (1986). Her performance caught the attention of director Paul Schrader, who cast her in the title role in "Patty Hearst" (1988), In 1995 she co-starred with Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson in "Nell" (1994) and, in 1998, in "The Parent Trap" (1998) with Dennis Quaid. Her recent films include "Blow Dry" (2001) released in 2001, and Ethan Hawke's "Chelsea Walls" (2001).

Natasha Richardson won the 1998 Tony Award for her celebrated performance in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of Cabaret and was also Tony-nominated for her starring role in the revival of Anna Christie. Other Broadway credits include Closer and A Streetcar Named Desire.

 

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