Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Life of Actress Natasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson, the Tony Award-winning actress, died at the age of 45 Wednesday from head injuries caused by a fall during a skiing lesson in the Laurentian hills. According to one story, a spokeswoman for the ski resort, Lyne Lortie, said that Ms. Richardson was not wearing a helmet.
“It was a normal fall; she didn’t hit anyone or anything,” Lortie said. “She didn’t show any signs of injury; she was talking and she seemed all right.”
Ms. Richardson was flown from Montreal Tuesday night to the Upper East Side hospital in Manhattan. Her death was announced Wednesday night by Alan Nierob, a spokesman for the actress’s husband, Liam Neeson.
“Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha,” a statement said.
Another report stated that Ms. Richardson’s death has been ruled accidental and was caused by an epidural hematoma due to blunt force trauma to the head.
We are greatly saddened by Ms. Richardson’s death and our deepest regards go out to her family during this difficult time.
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