The "I Love Natasha Richardson" Thread

flippyshark · 03-18-2009, 11:22 AM

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 · 03-18-2009, 11:31 AM

Sad news, indeed.

Snowflake · 03-18-2009, 11:34 AM

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

cirquelover · 03-18-2009, 11:32 AM

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.

bewitched · 03-19-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Alex · 03-18-2009, 11:53 AM

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 · 03-18-2009, 12:09 PM

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

Deebs · 03-18-2009, 12:23 PM

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. 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 · 03-18-2009, 12:57 PM

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

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Per Liz Smith via TMZ

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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.

03-18-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	The "I Love Natasha Richardson" Thread 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.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Sad news, indeed.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Im with you Flippy, I'm hopefull the prognosis changes. Very sad right now.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	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.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Any fall can have bad results if you land wrong. And it is possible that a relatively minor fall exacerbated an existing unknown condition.
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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	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. 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.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	She also played the mom is Disney's remake of The Parent Trap. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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