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Wow. That was quick!

Autopsies can sometimes take months! But, the official cause of death for Natasha Richardson has finally been determined.

As many people suspected, it's been revealed that Liam Neeson's wife died from a blunt impact to her head.

According to a spokesperson for the New York City medical examiner's office, her death was ruled an accident after the autopsy was performed.

The impact caused internal brain bleeding, which ultimately killed her.

As of right now, it's still unknown what she hit her head on.

All so sad.

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As of this morning, Thursday, an autopsy on Natasha Richardson is in progress to determine the exact cause of the actress' accidental death.

Results will should available later today, Thursday, according to the coroner.

Broadway theaters will dim their lights tonight in honor of Richardson. Theater marquees will be dimmed for one minute at 8 p.m. EDT, the traditional starting time for evening performances of Broadway shows.

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Reports have revealed that an ambulance was immediately called to the scene of Natasha Richardson's fatal fall in Canada on Monday, but EMT workers were turned away before they ever reached Richardson.

Assuming the actress was unharmed after her tumble, paramedics were told their services were no longer needed.

Even though Natasha was "laughing and joking" after the accident, head trauma can take a turn for the worse hours or even days after the impact.

"When you have a head trauma you can bleed," said Yves Coderre, director of the ambulance company that services Mont Tremblant. "People don't realize it can be very serious. We warn them they can die and sometimes they start to laugh. The don't take it seriously."

As for Richardson, he says his ambulance crew "never saw the patient,” said Mr. Coderre, whose company, Ambulances Radisson, serves Mont Tremblant. “So they turned around.”

In light of the tragedy at hand, there is a lesson to be learned from the accident - head trauma should always be checked out by a professional, no matter how serious you think the injury may be.

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After the unfortunate skiing accident that took Natasha Richardson's life, friends, costars and all of Hollywood is speaking out in remembrance of the actress.

Even Lindsay Lohan took some time away from arguing with saMAN Ronson to offer a few words.

Martha Stewart said, "Just heard the tragic news about poor Natasha Richardson. Her family must be devastated. My sincerest condolences to all."

Demi Moore also spoke out, adding, "I am sending out prayers for Natasha Richardson and her family. A real reminder of how precious life is and how quickly it can be gone. …"

Jane Fonda took to her official blog and wrote:

"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."

And even shit-talker Joan Rivers offered a few words of condolences while she appeared on Larry King Live last night. She said:

"We spent one amazing day on a boat with my whole family and she and Liam and the boys. They were such a family." Adding that Natasha and her hubby Liam Neeson were "Totally happy, totally devoted to each other. I mean just shouldn't have happened. And they made such a good-looking couple too. He doted on what she said, she doted on — it was just perfect."

What a sad day for Richardson's family, friends, and fans. Our thoughts go out to them.

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Back when LiLo had an acting career, a 12-year-old Lindsay Lohan starred alongside the late Natasha Richardson in 1998's remake of The Parent Trap.

Lohan had a few words of remembrance of her former co-star upon her passing.

"She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own," recalled Lindsay. "I didn't see much of her over the years but I will miss her… My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss."

Tragic indeed.

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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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Though her family has yet to issue an official statement, gossip columnist Liz Smith is reporting that Natasha Richardson was taken off life support around 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday at NYC's Lennox Hill Hospital.

The actress, and wife to Liam Neeson, suffered serious brain damage after a skiing accident on Monday in Canada.

Our thoughts go out to her family.

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