March 18, 2009
Natasha Richardson, 1963-2009.
The utterly tragic and sudden death of Natasha Richardson left us all stunned today. My heart goes out to her talented and heartbroken family (the Richardsons, the Redgraves, the Neesons). There are plenty of fine obituaries now making their way out across the air/cyberwaves, but wanted to point to Edward Copeland's appreciation:
"The first notice I took of Natasha Richardson was in one of her earliest films, Paul Schrader's Patty Hearst in 1988. The film itself is one of those I like to call a brilliant mess. It was flawed, yet somehow perfect and a great deal of its perfection came from Richardson's performance in the title role."More from Marc Peyser on Newsweek's Pop Vox blog: "Natasha Richardson may be the nicest actor I ever interviewed." Many more observations and remembrances posted at IFC Daily, and a new critical appreciation from EW's Lisa Schwarzbaum. It's probably a bit hard to watch at the moment, but seeing Richardson with her mum in Evening recently takes on added poignancy as I think of it again. (By the way, Patty Hearst is inexplicably not available on DVD. Hope that changes.) Feel free to post your own recollections here in the comments. --craig phillips
Posted by cphillips at March 18, 2009 9:11 PM
It's just too horrible. Due to the total mess the news outlets made of the story I was holding out hope that the announcement of her death was premature. While my greatest admiration will always be for her mother's acting, Ms. Richardson carried on her family's tradition with depth and subtlety. I have enjoyed many of her performances and her charming and graceful presence. What a terrible, terrible loss.
Posted by: Kirsten at March 18, 2009 10:50 PMHere is a memorial for Natasha. Please visit and leave a message, light a candle, etc. Thanks
http://www.ilasting.com/natasharichardson.php
Posted by: Henri at March 18, 2009 11:05 PMThe Lasting Tribute website has updated its memorial pages to include Natasha Richardson.
http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/richardson/3042550
It's a respectful memorial to Natasha and somewhere to pay tribute to the family's fortitude at this difficult time.
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Posted by: Patrick at March 19, 2009 3:00 AM"Natasha Richardson may be the nicest actor I ever interviewed."
I never met her but that's the feeling I always got, that she was a genuinely nice person. Which makes her loss even sadder.
Posted by: Greg at March 19, 2009 6:37 AMThis is truly a sad situation. I can't think of nothing so horrible as to have a moment of fun turn so tragic. From all the accounts I can find, she was truly a lady. She was beautiful and had a beautiful family. She was a joy to watch in movies and we will miss that charming personality on screen. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Posted by: Trinasp at March 19, 2009 10:51 AMI am so sad it takes a tragedy like this to spur on the importance of helmet use. We forget how fragile our bodies really are sometimes. My condolences to a beautiful family.
Posted by: Wendy Mehr at March 19, 2009 12:04 PMThe ski slopes for beginner skiers are treacherously dangerous worldwide, and should be closed down.
I joined a beginners skiing course in Switzerland, and smashed my leg in three places which not only ruined my holiday but also was money wasted. I am lucky still to be alive, thank God, but it's too late for that great actress Natasha Richardson.
I think her family should sue.
Posted by: Mary at March 19, 2009 4:22 PMI loved her show "The Parent Trap." I watch it every time it comes on TV. I even have the DVD. I was shocked when I heard the news about Ms. Richardson. I want to go home right now and watch
"The Parent Trap." I wish I could have met her.
i am a fan of natasha richardson's and deeply saddened and heartbroken over her death . she was a wonderful , beautiful , sweet , and loving person . she is going to be missed . i have some of her movies and they are very special . my heart goes out to the families and they are in my heart and prayers . would it be possible for there to be a public memorial so all her fans and people who love her can say good by ? natasha was a great actress and person . my love , to the family .
Posted by: patricia colvin at March 19, 2009 4:50 PMI am saddened by Natasha Richardson's death. She was a wonderful actress. Delightful!!
Posted by: SB at March 19, 2009 6:49 PMShe was a beautiful, beautiful woman, and so talented. But most importantly, she seemed like a very genuine person who loved being a wife and mom.
She'll be remembered as a fine actress and a class act.
Posted by: Jaime at March 20, 2009 12:28 AM




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