Definitively putting an end to any and all rumors, a representative for Liam Neeson released this statement to Us magazine at 8:01pm est.
"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
In reading a hundred different editorials about Natasha today, it seems most will remember her as an uncommon professional, someone who was gracious and easy going, someone who everyone enjoyed working with and knowing. Whereas I will be remembered as History’s Greatest Lover. Who is to say which is better.
Longtime New York Post columnist Liz Smith says Natasha Richardson was taken off life support at 1:30pm in New York City. She is survived by her husband Liam Neeson and thier two sons.
(this morning Fox 411 had a story essentially saying that Richardson was almost unbearably popular and nice)
GLOOMY UPDATE (6:04pm est) - in a story updated eleven minutes ago, the New York Post says, "Natasha Richardsons heartbroken loved ones took her off life support this afternoon." E! Online confirms the reports as well.
Because this is the most your bipolar ass can focus on first thing in the morning.
NATASHA RICHARDSON – Natasha is now in a NYC hospital but a family friend says, “There is no chance. It is a fact that her heart is beating but she is brain dead.” Doctors say it is essentially already over. At first I hoped they were talking to doctors who weren’t medical doctors, but “Dr.” as in a rapper or someone really good at bbq, but no, it was the medicine kind. (source = people)
RIHANNA – Ri is going out more and more, but never with Chris Brown, whom you may recall, “began applying pressure to (her) left and right carotid arteries causing her to be unable to breath. She began to lose consciousness”. Anyway, over the weekend she hit up a quiet bar in Manhattan. “She stayed from 11 p.m. till about 2 a.m. for a friend's birthday. The room was completely blocked by her bodyguards.” These bodyguards must be a nervous wreck. It can’t look good on your resume if your client was almost beaten to death. And they know who did it. It was that guy. Right there. The one she’s getting into a car with all by herself. (source = new york post)
JESSICA ALBA - Because of space constrictions, I had to edit out the sassy effeminate Korean dude from Jessica’s February Elle magazine shoot. I apologize. I don’t know why I still tell people that Tyler is the internets Sassy Effeminate Korean Dude headquarters. It’s simply not true anymore. (source = elle)
OK! magazine now says…
In a devastating turn of events, OK! has learned that Natasha Richardson has died after suffering a fatal brain injury while skiing in Canada. A source close to the actress's family confirms to OK! exclusively that Richardson, 45, was considered brain dead, and that it was the decision of the family to take her off life support a couple of hours ago. “The family is devastated,” the source tells OK!
So far, OK! is the only one I can find saying this, so maybe they’re jumping the gun. The giant exclamation point right above Natasha’s face seems to be in poor taste.
PERPLEXING UPDATE - so OK quickly pulled the post down. No idea what that means. Here is a screencap of what they had.
NON-CLARIFYING UPDATE - so OK was the only one to ever say she died. and then they took it down like 5 minutes later. so either they're the ones who actually killed her and now they need to cover it up or they jumped the gun.
Jeez this is sad, but the New York Post said 30 minutes ago that Natasha Richardson's seemingly harmless skiing accident has left her brain dead, and she will be flown back home to New York today so her family and friends can say goodbye before she’s taken off life support.
Richardson, 45, fell during a private lesson at Mont Tremblant resort yesterday and allegedly told resort employees she felt fine.
But an hour later, she complained of an extreme headache and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Richardson was on a beginner's slope and reportedly not wearing a helmet when she fell - although headgear is not required.
"She did not show any visible sign of injury but the ski patrol followed strict procedures and brought her back to the bottom of the slope and insisted she should see a doctor," said a statement from the resort.
"Approximately an hour after the incident Mrs. Richardson was not feeling good."
After that she was taken to a local hospital then a larger one in Montréal, but to no avail. WTF? Four days ago this jackass wanted to die so he went over Niagra Falls. He fell 180 feet onto the rocks like he was made of pillows, he even fought the police as they rescued him, but this poor woman falls 18-inches into the snow on the bunny hill - a course designated by signs of a cartoon penguin in a scarf - and two hours later she’s essentially dead. The world sucks. I’m scared to even leave the house. Death lurks around every corner. I shouldn’t even be typing this hard.
OPTIMISTIC UPDATE (1:17pm, pct) - TMZ says Richardson is on her way to New York as reported but they state she is NOT brain dead.
PESSIMISTIC 2ND UPDATE (2:20pm, pct) – TMZ has softened their original statement and says now they cannot confirm their initial report that Richardson is not brain dead. Also, Fox News now says, “Sources close to Tony-award winning actress Natasha Richardson tell FOXNews.com that the 45-year-old actress is brain dead, and being transported back to New York City before she is to be taken off life support.”
TITTIES - I don’t know which college humor editor got dumped by Amanda, but matching her against Brittany in this bikini contest really can’t be considered anything other than sarcastic. She would have a better chance playing tennis against Roger Federer, even if someone tied her shoes together and her racket was upside down. (source = college humor)
NATASHA RICHARDSON - Natasha Richardson suffered a severe brain injury yesterday while skiing in Quebec. Her husband Liam Neeson was filming in Toronto but rushed to her side. Natasha was on a beginner level slope when she tumbled and fell. She didn’t hit anything and there were no signs of injury, but an hour later her head started to ache and she was soon taken to the hospital. That was some vivid storytelling wasn’t it? You probably felt like you were actually there, witnessing the events in real time, but try to catch your breath and let's keep going. (source = tmz)
MADONNA - Catharina Franca is an 18-year-old model from Brazil, and she dated Jesus Luz for 18 months. Madonna is a 50-year-old female impersonator from Detroit, and she dates Jesus Luz now. “When I heard about him and Madonna I couldn’t believe it. She is a ridiculous old bag, jumping around on stage at her age,” Catharina said. And she’s right. Madonna's vag must feel like it's made out of wood. (source = the Sun UK)
PATRICK SWAYZE - I’m not technically a doctor, but I think it's safe to say Patrick Swayze isn’t doing so great with his pancreatic cancer. But he's not giving up, even though many predicted he would have died by now. So suck on that naysayers. (source = fame pictures)
