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Natasha Richardson dead at 45

Natasha Richardson's family released a statement today, confirming rumors that the actress has passed away:

"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."

Wow, this sucks. By all accounts, Natasha was a really nice person, even raising millions for AIDS research. I'm not even gonna try to make a joke about this. Paris Hilton, when your days comes, you probably won't be so lucky.

Natasha Richardson critically injured in ski accident

Actress Natasha Richardson is clinging to life after a freak accident at a ski resort in Montreal. From Us Weekly:

The British-born actress, 45, was not wearing a ski helmet when she tumbled down a hill during a private ski lesson at the bottom of a beginners' run.

In a statement, Tremblant spokeswoman Lyne Lortie tells Us that Richardson was "accompanied by an experienced ski instructor who immediately called the ski patrol . . . [Natasha] 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.

"As an additional precautionary measure, the ski instructor, as well as the ski patrol, accompanied Mrs. Richardson to her hotel. They again recommended she should be seen by a doctor. Approximately an hour after the incident Mrs. Richardson was not feeling good," Lortie says. "An ambulance was called and Mrs. Richardson was brought to the Centre Hospitalier Laurentien in Ste-Agathe and was later transferred to Hôpital du Sacre-Coeur." (Source)

There's unconfirmed reports that Natasha is brain dead and is not expected to survive. Damn. Our thoughts go out to her family.

UPDATE: Both Fox News and the New York Post are confirming that Richardson is brain dead. She's being flown back to New York so family and friends can say goodbye before she's taken off of life support. Thanks a fucking lot Canada. Just when you started getting cool again . . .

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English actress Natasha Richardson in St. Tropez (July '06)