R.I.P.

3/18/2009 10:09 PM ET | Filed under: Anglophilia • Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson was not able to survive the brain injury she suffered while skiing in Canada on Monday.

The British actress' husband, Liam Neeson, has officially confirmed the tragic news, issuing a press release that reads:

"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."

So sad.

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txgarrett says – reply to this

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To the family, you're in my prayers.

To Natasha, you are truly talented and will be greatly missed.
Rainygirl says – reply to this

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I have never been skiing or snowboarding in my life and I've been invited countless time on some fabulous trips, but I'm afraid of it and this pretty much insures I will never, ever go…ever! How tragic
sal1974 says – reply to this

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Its so very sad.I can't stop thinking of Love Actually when Liam played a heartbroken widower- it will be very tough to watch now.
Melley says – reply to this

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That is just crazy how random these accidents can occur. I remember this funny actress on The Parent Trap and now shes gone =( that's terrible. I give out my thoughts to Liam and her family.
WaterLilly says – reply to this

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My condolences to Liam and family, may she rest in peace
umabdt says – reply to this

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Well, this is just sad. Rest in peace…
ana125 says – reply to this

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She was a real Lady… Can`t be true… RIP
I don't believe it says – reply to this

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RIP, that is a shame. She is a mother of two. She is only about 45. I use to ski back country fast around trees and rocks. I never wore a helmet. She was a beginner on a easy slope? WOW who would have thought. FOLKS wear helmet on a BIKE or Motorcycle, 4 wheeling and Skiing.
Hella Good says – reply to this

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So sad - especially when the young die…like Heath Ledger. I loved Natasha (and her name). Such a kind, graceful, smiling beauty. No wonder her marriage lasted so long. The movie I loved most, which she starred in was, "Waking Up In Reno". A quirky, offbeat movie that didn't gather a lot of attention but she was adorable in the role.
sictransitsamara says – reply to this

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So tragic.
I.Z. says – reply to this

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Really terrible, sad news. She was a beautiful woman and a fine actress. She'll be very missed.
Ithorn says – reply to this

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RIP Natasha, respect and peace goes to her family at this time.
OceanB says – reply to this

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Saddened to hear of Ms. Richardson's passing. She was a wonderful chameleon-like actress and down to earth. I am particularly a fan of her mother, Vanessa Redgreave, who has always been actively involved in human rights and so forth. The entire family is obviously dealing with a lot of grief and my thoughts are with them. What a tragic and un-heard of injury; a bump from a fall while taking a ski lesson, which quickly let to death. Perhaps the first of its kind in North America. If anyone knows of an official site where condolences can be sent, please advise. Regards, B
modo says – reply to this

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You write like a three year old and they can't write! How can suffer brain surgery while did the doctors attack her on skis?
niveacreme says – reply to this

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this is so sad, i'm so sorry for her boys and the whole family*
things like that happen every day we should keep that in mind
a few weeks ago a woman died while skiing in a ski-region in germany
when a man wo was going way too fast crashed into her. she died on the spot, she was 41 and left 4 young children behind, the youngest just a baby.
so we should remember that accidents like this can happen always and to everyone and be thankful for every day we have here on earth

(@people critizising perez: there is no difference between being dead and being brain-dead. brain-dead is not like a coma where there is a chance of recovery. there was absolutely no chance for her to wake up again, as sad as it is)
marinamiz says – reply to this

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Just can't tell you how so sorry I am, Liam… May God hold your family+friends together, and keep Natasha in a better place, in peace.
niffernh says – reply to this

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So very very very sad :
jimena says – reply to this

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Rest in peace…
seanetic says – reply to this

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That's so sad, RIP Natasha.
Prayers to her family and friends*
Lola Angst says – reply to this

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An unspeakable loss for her family, and yet another profound loss for the world of film and theatre. Once again I ask, Why not PARIS or BRITNEY?.
SerenityFair says – reply to this

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R.I.P. and may God bless her family and loved ones.
Lola Angst says – reply to this

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I also believe there needs to be a moratorium on Hollywood stars, especially those with great talent, to please, please please avoid the ski slopes, private jets, private helicopters and anything else that might shorten your lives. We need more living idols, than ones whose faces will only gaze back at us from a moment frozen in time forever.

May the Angels lead you home Natasha.
Low says – reply to this

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Peace and love to her family.
GWB5 says – reply to this

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OMG OMG - sooo sad
GWB5 says – reply to this

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Re: dililmyss – OMG can you tell me the exact place so I can go take pictures
hotlikeb says – reply to this

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wow im reading some of the comments and this is the first time ive ever responded. some of you are just cold hearted. to wish death on perez or anyone else is uncalled for. who raised you. if you dont like his site then dont come here. i mean i dont agree all the time but i like the site. id never wish death on someone. that is sick and wrong on any level and i dont care who you are. the sad thing is this women is a public figure and she has died. lets let it be about her and not about you. RIP. prayers for the family.
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Wear Helmets……..
She was a hott Milf………
So sad……..
Lola_Pup says – reply to this

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So sad so unexpected! I feel for her friends and Family
RIP
xxx
gertrude says – reply to this

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rip
sianxoxo says – reply to this

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her poor family
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Last night Air Canada Centre…..

Before Spears took the stage an army of little people, magicians, jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, and gymnasts performed on two smaller circular stages on either side of her impressively large, in-the-round stage.

Then it was time for the main attraction as her mostly young female fans chanted "Britney! Britney!" before Spears' arrival.
BBBoricua says – reply to this

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A golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
*
Rest in peace, Natasha….
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Re: sianxoxo – Morning Hottie… )
Chloe011 says – reply to this

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R.I.P. (L)
iceicebaby says – reply to this

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I really liked her. She was so talented and gorgeous. My thoughts are with her family and friends. Sad..
Starbuks says – reply to this

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Awww no

wasnt she in Love Actually?
BBBoricua says – reply to this

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Re: the last star – Beautiful words… Amen.
wwwwttttt says – reply to this

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Just think of all the young hot girls Laim is going to get now. How long is he going to have to wait.
eternalcanadian says – reply to this

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it’s been all over the news all night, including larry king. they made it a big point how she was not wearing a helmet and refused medical attention after she fell. i mean it was the bunny slopes, not the double x run, so i could understand her not wearing a helmet. i can’t imagine what could have happened, as bunny slopes are pretty tame and flat in several parts. maybe there was a rock under the snow that she hit when she fell? if the ambulance was called surely the ski patrol and instructors had cause to be concerned so i’m not sure why she would refuse to get checked out? i can’t believe how fast it was, ya know? i haven’t been in that situation, but maybe i might have waited a week just to make sure there truly was no hope of recovery, but i know liam and vanessa brought in all the top doctors and all that and that was the diagnosis. so sad! i hope liam, michael, and daniel take comfort in the good memories of the past years.
kelbel09 says – reply to this

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So so sad. My thoughts are with her family x
PunkNPink says – reply to this

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I am very saddened by this event. She didn't deserve this type of death. Why couldn't it have been Lindsey Lohan or someone more deserving?
Scrappy-Doo says – reply to this

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Natasha was beautiful on the inside and on the outside.
I loved the way she lit up whatever movie scene she was in.
So very, very sad.
Rest in peace, Tasha, knowing the world loved you.
Not many people can say that.
Isabelle88 says – reply to this

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Nooo
She was such a wonderful person. I love her
What a stupid accident, I feel so bad for her husband and sons
I just can't believe it, I just saw her a couple of weeks ago on BBC on QI and she was hilarious there. I'm going to miss her
angelahouwen says – reply to this

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So, so sad!! My thoughts go out to her friends and family… Such a shame we have to lose a great actress, you will be missed… R.I.P. Natasha…
prudence says – reply to this

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poor thing!
hotlikeb says – reply to this

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Re: eternalcanadian –
all bunny slopes arent the same. i found that out at sundance and i quickly walked back up to get help down the mountain after i knew i wasnt going to risk my well being. now put me on a roller coaster or bungy jumping and im fine.
hotlikeb says – reply to this

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Re: wwwwttttt –
you are an idiot. its sad someone lost their place in life and someone like you gets to stick around and act stupid.
rugbygirl says – reply to this

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So very, very sad. Natasha was a true star, incredibly talented, but never let it all go to her head, a rarity these days. I had the pleasure of meeting Natasha last year, while I was on my way to a job interview, and said to her that I too was a Paulina (an alumni of St Paul's Girls School in London, the school Natasha attended), and we spent several minutes comparing our experiences of the school. Natasha had attended the school 20 years before I had, so plenty had changed, but some things were still the same. Natasha wished me well in my interview (she could tell I was nervous), and told me to do my best, adding that "a Paulina can achieve anything if she puts her mind to it." Natasha - you were proof of what a Paulina could achieve. As for me, I got the job, and I just wish I could have had the pleasure of meeting you again so I could have told you in person. Good night, God bless my fellow Paulina. The sisterhood of Paulinas will never be the same again without you. xx
prudence says – reply to this

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Skiing is a dangerous sport. But the thing is, she was on a beginner's run and could not have been doing anything extreme since she was in a lesson. She fell. She must have fallen in the most random way to direct such a blow to the head. Professional skiers, who race, go much much faster and have accidents and recover, save for a few. But we are talking skiers that train for it and go 80 mph down the hill and physically can take a fall at that speed. When they downhill race, they do wear helmets, but not in regular skiing. When they ski "casually" which is still at 50 mph, they don't wear helmets. So, it's not a guarantee of anything, though for the less experienced, it would help. People forget how extreme the sport is, because they have gussied up the resorts and promote them as family vacations. But it is quite dangerous.

She could have gone nearly that fast, so her fall was a real freak accident.
redhead20 says – reply to this

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Such a classy woman. I loved her as Elizabeth James in Parent Trap. My heart goes out to her family.
Miss Megs says – reply to this

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suck
ANNA NICOLE SMITH says – reply to this

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damn !I hoped that she would recover somehow cos at first I didn't think it was that bad.and why did they turn off the life support so fast?this is very tragic.natasha was only 45 yrs old.my sincere condolences to her family.may God rest her soul and help her family during this very difficult time.
LaDiva says – reply to this

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So sorry to hear this.
LaDiva says – reply to this

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Re: Long Dong Connery – Re: BBBoricua – Morning…..
.perezhilton.com says – reply to this

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Suck my harry bals Mario.
.perezhilton.com says – reply to this

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Re: aj – honk, Love Muffin!
Jeez_Louise_1919 says – reply to this

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This is all very sad.

I'll bet plenty of the people who are "crying" about this have never seen a movie of hers.

I wish the best to her family and friends.
whowhathuh? says – reply to this

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so sad
bbanne9 says – reply to this

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So sad.
Rest in peace Natasha
Many prayers for her family. Bless them .
pheorama says – reply to this

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Its sad when any one dies in a freak accident. But lets be truthful, I've skied and the instructors always ask to wear a helmet. Where was hers? Did it not go with her outfit?
vivalamoi says – reply to this

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this is so sad.
I hope her family is okay… she was so sweet.this was all so fast, i can hardly believe it
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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They call it walk/talk and die syndrome……..
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Re: LaDiva – Morning Hottie….. )
mpalla9 says – reply to this

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Very sad, one minute she was ok the next gone. RIP Natasha and God Bless Liem, the kids and the rest of the family.
The Divine Miz T says – reply to this

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So very sad. My heart goes out to Liam, her boys and all her family and friends. If only she had been seen at the hospital, this might have been avoided. No one can say for sure. R.I.P
PrinceD says – reply to this

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so sad for her sons to lose their mom at such a young age rest in peace natasha
RedWingsFan says – reply to this

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Re: BBBoricua – Re: LaDiva – Re: .perezhilton.com – Re: Long Dong Connery – Re: sianxoxo – Hi Everybody!Hey Connery….Haven't seen you in a couple of days.Shit-I haven't really been on here much lately either.Did you see where on Monday Mario BANNED Harry?Did you also see two days ago how badly Mario handled this horrorible story?He really f'n dropped the ball on this!
Lo1991 says – reply to this

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This is so sad i cried when i found out! and i feel so bad for her 2 boys and husband! What a tragedy!
Hagdonna says – reply to this

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This is such a shame. She was beautiful, talented, classy and down-to-earth. Unlike so many of the asshole celebretards today (Lohan, Hilton, Reid, Simpson). Too bad it wasn't one of them instead of this gifted woman.
Lo1991 says – reply to this

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oh and p.s all those people that are saying shit about this in comments you should feel terrible!! A poor woman has died at such a younng age so for all you haters… Fuck you!
didnt mean to be a complete bitch but please people have some respect!
boiledchimp says – reply to this

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So very sad for her family. They had a marriage that lasted, and I feel terrible for Liam and the boys. She was beautiful.
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Re: RedWingsFan – Morning Dude….Thats crazy about Harry….WTF happened…Was it something Harry said…..???
Or just Mario being A FAT HOMOTARD????? I have been on days off…..On now for 4days……Great… Later
Lo1991 says – reply to this

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Re: hotlikeb – thank you totally agree some people really need to get a heart!
RIP Natasha
i4sandy says – reply to this

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My heart goes out to her husband, sons, mother & rest of family… God keep her in your arms…
E-diddy says – reply to this

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this is corny but i loved her as the mom in Parent Trap with slut Lyndsay Lohan. She was such a mom mom! I wanted her to be my mom (in the movie) I wonder if a-hole Lohan will pay any respects to Natasha now that she is gone.
RedWingsFan says – reply to this

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Re: Long Dong Connery – Yea I guess it was something harry said.Weird that mario would be so thin skinned considering he always drawing dicks in celebtards mouths.
ShakeYourkitty says – reply to this

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Sad….and strange….seemed like she just bumped her head at first….
LizardKinG says – reply to this

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Re: aj – HONK!HONK!HONK!
Cecilie says – reply to this

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Re: pheorama – Just had to say that Im from Norway and there is an old saying that norwegians are born with skis on. Basicly everyone over here goes sking. And my point is Ive never put a helmet on, never.
Neither has any of my friends or family or most people on the slopes. And Ive been skiing countless times. Regardless of how steep the slopes are. Only ones wearing helmets are kids 3-6 starting out or tourist. So I cant fault her for not wearing a helmet, most dont.
This really is a freak accident. And I dont think placing blame is has any point.
Very tragic and a great loss to her family, friends and fans. May she rest in peace.
kathryn76 says – reply to this

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Heartbreaking…I hurt for Liam and his sons…

This is just tragic!!!
yomomma3 says – reply to this

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This is so tragic and so scary, now I'm going to take my kids to the hospital everytime they bump their head. My heart goes out to her family and friends..
WhosTheHottie says – reply to this

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My prayers go out to the family, in this tragic time
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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Re: RedWingsFan – Harry should give Mario a Roman Helmet…… Give this site another year and it will go under anyways….
Morning Harry if yer reading, Letty and Alice as well………
LaDiva says – reply to this

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Re: Long Dong Connery – Hey hot stuff…
Re: RedWingsFan – hey red, come one now, u know perez gets his info from other sites but never takes responsibility for copying n pasting errors…
Yea it sux that harry was banned. Guess perez had his bloomers on too tight on monday which accounts for his stupidity on banning harry…
sushi says – reply to this

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I"m surprised this Pigez isn't pimping that he predicted her death before it happened.
Scandal1 says – reply to this

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Wow, Perez, you called this what, 2-3 days ago? And people were giving you shit, saying you didn't know what you were talking about, and since the major media outlets weren't reporting it that it wasn't true, but you were right and they were wrong. But you took the high road, you just made a respectable tribute to this lady's life and didn't say I told you fuck head's so! Way to go. You are a good man, Perez Hilton.
sushi says – reply to this

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Re: Scandal1 – Hey dickhead, SHE WASN'T FUCKING DEAD YET. Maybe that doesn't matter to you but that teeny little detail is important to some people. So he reported something incorrect and then had the fucking audacity to say the other news source he copied and paste was wrong and to fucking flood the company with letters of complaint.
clayfan says – reply to this

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The entire family is a talented, class act! Our prayers to all.
britsbiotch says – reply to this

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soooo sad
swandive says – reply to this

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Such a heartbreaking tragedy. How lucky though for them to share such a deep and affirming love.
sianxoxo says – reply to this

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Re: RedWingsFan – Re: Long Dong Connery – morning..
asscrack says – reply to this

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Come on, this is Perezhilton dot com, let's keep it trashy, like he is! I hope all celebrities self- destruct and drop dead.
Firehouse713 says – reply to this

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So sad RIP
NickJonasIsMyMan says – reply to this

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that's awful. my best wishes to her family and friends. what devasating news.
fluffybunnyfeet says – reply to this

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So sad!!!

RIP Natascha…

She seemed so nice
tasty dish says – reply to this

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this has really touched me.
i wonder what she would have done/said differently
if she knew she only had a few more days to live.
who could know when our time is up?
farewell to a lovely person.
FearItself says – reply to this

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so sad!
simone1 says – reply to this

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My heartfelt condolences to her husband, sons, sister, brother and especially her mother, the elegant, extremely gifted Vanessa Redgrave. I saw her perform in the Year of Magical Thinking where the character loses her husband and then her daughter and finds herself alone. Now it seems to have come true for her. But, she has her sister and her grandchildren and especially her other children to lean on. Natasha was a true star in every sense of the word and she will be fondly remembered, always.
Sparkliegirl says – reply to this

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My heart just aches for this family. Our family had the exact same experience 4 years ago with my little sister who was 35. One day she's here alive, beautiful and vibrant, the next she had a freak accident and was in a comma on life support. Three days later after the doctor said she is brain dead and will not come back, we pulled the plug. Seven minutes later she was gone. It was so sureal (still is) and so painful. I don't care how it sounds I am going to write her family to give my support. IF they read my letter, I hope my experience can bring them some comfort. The pain never goes away but it gets easier.
risekevin says – reply to this

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BOY ARE YOU SLOW!!! Ooold news.