Natasha Richardson in Skiing Accident

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Skiing Vacation

Richardson was taking a skiing vacation at Mont Tremblant in Montreal when the accident occurred. Richardson's husband, Liam Neeson, (most recently known for starring opposite Harrison Ford in Star Wars) was filming his next movie Chloe in Toronto when he heard the news. He reportedly immediately left the set and flew to Montreal to be by his wife's side. The couple married in 1994 after meeting on the set of the film Nell.

Few Details

After the accident, Richardson was initially taken to a local hospital but then, assumingly due to her injuries, was transported to a larger hospital better equipped to handle such severe injuries. Early reports stated that the 45-year-old actress and mother of two had suffered from a traumatic brain injury and the hospital listed her in critical condition.

Career

Natasha Richardson is the daughter of highly respected and revered actress Vanessa Redgrave. She has starred in many film as well as stage productions. Richardson won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Sally in a production of Cabaret.

Richardson and her mother, Vanessa Redgrave, were scheduled to begin performing together on Broadway in a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music, based on the book by Hugh Wheeler.

Her sister, Joely Richardson, also an actress, is best known for her role of Julia on Nip/Tuck.