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Natasha Richardson dies after ski accident

February 17, 2011

By Staff Reporter

On Monday, March 16, Richardson suffered a head injury after taking a fall on a beginners’ ski slope at the Mont Tremblant resort, 80 miles north of Montreal. Although she was not wearing a protective helmet, Richardson did not appear to be seriously hurt. Following strict protocol, the ski patrol escorted her back to her hotel, and urged her to see a doctor, which she declined to do. Approximately an hour later, the actress developed a severe headache, and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, and then transferred to a hospital in Montreal. Neeson, who was filming the movie “Chloe” in Toronto, raced to his wife’s bedside.
On Tuesday, Richardson was flown to New York, and admitted to Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Doctors determined that she had suffered brain death, and that there was no hope of recovery. The family wrestled with the decision of removing life support. The Tony Award-winning actress died on Wednesday afternoon, March 18, surrounded by her family, including her mother, actress Vanessa Redgrave, sieter Joely Redgrave, her husband, and sons Mich

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