The "I Love Natasha Richardson" Thread

[flippyshark]

So, reports have been confusing, (some have her as already brain dead and about to be taken off life support, others are less gloomy) - but it's clear that Natasha Richardson is very seriously injured, and may not make it. So, I just wanted to say, whatever happens, I adore this actor!

I developed a huge crush when she played Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's Gothic, but my favorite performance of hers by far is Sally Bowles in the Sam Mendes revival of Cabaret. I didn't get to see it (alas) but the cast recording is a revelation - in my book it's the definitive take on this, one of my very favorite shows.

Anyway, I hope that this somehow turns the corner from horrible to hopeful.

[Gemini Cricket]

Sad news, indeed.
:(

[cirquelover]

It is very sad. I have seen so many conflicting reports it makes you wonder what really happened. The latest says she was on the bunny slope, i thought that was the safest! I'm glad her mother has come to be with her.

[Snowflake]

Im with you Flippy, I'm hopefull the prognosis changes. Very sad right now.

[Alex]

Any fall can have bad results if you land wrong. And it is possible that a relatively minor fall exacerbated an existing unknown condition.

[innerSpaceman]

I wish her and her family all possible best, but I have to admit I have no idea who she is.

[Not Afraid]

I love Natasha Richardson and I've been trying to keep up on the news of her condition since yesterday. I HOPE that the gloomy reports are wrong, but who knows.

[Deebs]

I loved Natasha Richardson as the Vicar's young wife, Alice Keach, in A Month in the Country. It's not an easy film to find, I have it on ancient VHS. It is such a beautiful, quiet movie. The book is also wonderful. (http://www.allreaders.com/Topics/Info_1690.asp) To me, she gave a performance that was just perfect, and she was very young at the time -- I think it was made in the late 80's.

45 is just too young to die. I really hope she recovers.

[Moonliner]

She also played the mom is Disney's remake of The Parent Trap.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

She played Sally Bowles in the recent revival of Cabaret (http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=4848) co-starring Alan Cumming.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Per Liz Smith via TMZ (http://www.tmz.com/2009/03/18/natasha-richardson-life-support-plug-pulled/)Natasha Richardson has been taken off life support, according to NYC legendary columnist, Liz Smith.

Smith has extremely close ties to the whole Broadway scene and is certainly in a position to know. Smith says as of 1:30 PM ET today, Natasha was taken off life support.

[flippyshark]

Still not quite authoritative enough for me, but very discouraging. :(

[Snowflake]

Per Liz Smith via TMZ (http://www.tmz.com/2009/03/18/natasha-richardson-life-support-plug-pulled/)

Well, I pray now she does not linger in a Terry Schiavo situation, not that she will be aware, but her poor loved ones.

[MouseWife]

So very sad. I just saw on the yahoo homepage that she has passed away.

I would hope that it is in error, but, either way, my prayers are with her family at this time. What a shock and tragedy.

[Deebs]

Sounds definitive. :(

Link (http://breaking-news.ew.com/2009/03/over-the-course.html?xid=rss-yahoogadget-todayslatest-Natasha+Richardson+dies+at+45)

[~MS~]

My sympathies go to her husband and sons and all who loved her.

[cirquelover]

How very sad for her family. She will be missed by many, what a tragedy.

[flippyshark]

*sigh* This sucks.

Well, it won't hurt to repeat my earlier recommendation of her version of Cabaret. It belongs in every showtune collection.

Goodbye to another really cool person.

[Deebs]

*sigh* This sucks.

Well, it won't hurt to repeat my earlier recommendation of her version of Cabaret. It belongs in every showtune collection.

Goodbye to another really cool person.

Ditto everything you said. It really does suck. She really was lovely.

A few years ago I read of efforts to push for a DVD release of the previously mentioned A Month in the Country, spearheaded by fans of Kenneth Branagh and Colin Firth. Tragic circumstance, but perhaps now that will happen.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o218/disneyballerina/posting%20pics/amitc131.jpg

Natasha Richardson as Mrs. Keach in A Month in the Country

[DisneyDaniel]

Sad news indeed. :(

Since this is The "I Love Natasha Richardson" Thread, I loved her performance in the 1994 British comedy Widows' Peak, as a woman with a mysterious past who causes a stir when she arrives in a quaint, conservative countryside town. Natasha Richardson was brilliant in her role, as was her co-stars Mia Farrow and Joan Plowright.

You can see the movie trailer to Widows' Peak HERE (http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi441516057/)

[Not Afraid]

I am saddened by this news even thought I was pretty sure what was coming. It seemed to be that was suffering from "talk and die" syndrome. I think her death bothers me for 2 reasons - she was very young (and my age) and that this is something that would happen to me.

I've been a fan of her since Gothic and had always though she and Liam were a great couple. It is really sad that her life had to come to an end in this way.

[blueerica]

Heartbreaking, indeed. :( RIP

[Snowflake]

:(

A sad and tragic accident. She seemed such a nice and good eprson, I know she worked very hard for AIDS related causes (besides being beautiful and a good actress). RIP and condolences for her family.

[bewitched]

It is very sad. I have seen so many conflicting reports it makes you wonder what really happened. The latest says she was on the bunny slope, i thought that was the safest! I'm glad her mother has come to be with her.

I think she was on a beginner slope not a bunny slope. I've been to this resort and even the green runs are somewhat challenging especially when you add in how icy the slopes there tend to be (sheet ice-- not icy snow); this time of year is really bad.

It wouldn't surprise me if she fell and hit her head on the ice.



I hope her family, especially her boys, find peace.

[blueerica]

To bewitched's point, I find that beginner slopes tend to be more packed-down, and depending on the time of year/weather... icier.

I find myself increasingly sad over this. :(

[cirquelover]

I can honestly say I've only been skiing once in my life and couldn't even get up the rope tow to the bunny slope, that's what it was called eons ago when I was young. So all I could picture in my head was this tiny slope with a rope tow. Do they even use rope tows anymore?! After that my Dad just left me in the lodge and they went and had fun. I had hot chocolate!

I know of many that were injured skiing. It is truly sad to have such a tragic accident happen and she was with an instructor. I guess it just goes to show horrible accidents can happen anywhere at any time.

I feel bad for everyone involved, especially her poor children. I'm sure it's a horrific loss for them. My heart aches for them.

[Gemini Cricket]

Celebrities shouldn't ski, ride ATVs, fly in small planes, drive cars, ride cars into tunnels with the media chasing them...

Sad.

My older sister is going skiing in Tahoe soon. She should wear a freakin' helmet.

[Strangler Lewis]

Horribly sad story.

Rope tows are still in use in various places. Speaking of which, there's a John Cheever story about a bickering couple, a little girl and a rope tow. It does not end well.

[Alex]

Out of curiosity, did you listen to Forum on NPR this morning? I go lengthy periods without thinking about John Cheever and so you're the second one to bring him up today.

[Strangler Lewis]

I did not. But for the rope tow remark, there's a good chance I would not have thought of him again until Christmas.