Natasha Richardson in critical condition

alisande

15 years ago

She suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident. I was sorry to hear this.

She's Vanessa Redgrave's daughter and Liam Neeson's wife (of 15 years).

Here is a link that might be useful: news article

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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
That is terrible. My Neighbor was killed 4 years ago in a ski accident.
mcmann
15 years ago
Oh that is awful. I've admired her (and her husband ) for years. They don't seem to be 'celebrities' but more focused on family. I remember Sonny Bono died of head injuries after he hit a tree while skiing and Michael Kennedy did too. I wish the resorts would require helmets on everyone.
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margad
15 years ago
I feel so sorry for her. We went to Mt. Tremblant on our honeymoon. My husband was a good skier and I was in ski school. Luckily I only broke my leg.
iowagirl2006
15 years ago
It is unfortunate - but I would never want to be required to wear a helmet!!

I think it is smart to have kids wear them - especially if they are learning to ski or board.

We don't need any more regulations!
casey_nfld
15 years ago
Now reports are saying that she went to hospital an hour after the accident and the hospital is not releasing her status, so I'm not sure if she is in critical condition or not.

Here is a link that might be useful: News story
Tally
15 years ago
They are now reporting she is being flown back to New York before removing life support. They say she is brain dead.

Sounds like swelling might have impacted the brain stem.

How awful. She has two sons ages 12 & 13.
alisande
Original Author
15 years ago
There are conflicting reports about her condition. I hope the "brain dead" report on the news was way premature.

She fell on a beginner's slope (not hitting a tree or anything else) during a private lesson. Apparently she felt fine at first. How awful it could turn out to be so serious.

My DD and her SO are avid skiers. I'm so glad they wear helmets.
cream_please
15 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear this.
She was lovely in "Parent Trap".
Cream
susanjf_gw
15 years ago
the crazy thing she was taking a ski lesson...it sounds as if she wasn't doing anything serious, got up and continued until complaining of a headache...

i'm wondering if it was a stroke or something else...i pray the "conflicting" reports are wrong...
stephmc72
15 years ago
I tend to think maybe something else happened to her. I dont have any doubt that she fell, but from what I've read, it doesn't sound like she fell hard or even hit anything. She was totally fine then later at the hotel, she was complaining that she didn't feel good.

Either way, very sad.
bigbaby
15 years ago
It's kind of spooky that Liam Neeson played a widower in Love Actually. I really like Natasha and hope she is okay.
danihoney
15 years ago
That is so sad. I really like her.
Tally
15 years ago
This is absolutely believable if the fall caused a brain hemmorhage. The building pressure inside the skull can be enough to cause irreparable brain damage. Especially if it affected the brain stem which controls involuntary nervous responses like breathing and heart beat.

That is why most people with concussions are kept in the hospital for 24 hour surveillance.

The family will supposedly issue a statement tomorrow. If the news reports are correct, it may be after she has passed.

What a horrible freak accident and such a sad tragedy.

Bigbaby, Love Actually is one of my favorite films. If the worst outcome happens, it would be such a terrible coincidence.
jannie
15 years ago
She's so beautiful, I hope she makes a full recovery.
susan_on
15 years ago
This is very sad and very scary. My son just had a head injury last week, and I am grateful that he is ok. It reminds me of how suddenly our lives can be changed forever. I sure hope that things are not as bad as they sound in the press, because it sure doesn't sound good.
Lily316
15 years ago
My whole family skis and this is very scary. I hope she is okay but it doesn't sound very hopeful.
lyndy_pa
15 years ago
This is sad, hope she will recover.

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