IKYWN 6 Posted March 17, 2009 It seems Natasha Richardson might be attempting a late coup here. Though as she's not a hideous, racist old slapper, even serious head injuries might not be good enough http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7947826.stm [moved to new topic] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 17, 2009 It seems Natasha Richardson might be attempting a late coup here. Though as she's not a hideous, racist old slapper, even serious head injuries might not be good enough http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7947826.stm Perez Hilton is reporting that she's deaded(Richardson,not Goofy) . Not exactly a reliable source but you never know. http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-17-rip-232 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 18, 2009 Actress Natasha Richardson, daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and husband of actor Liam Neeson, has been critically injured in a skiing accident. She is reported to have suffered brain injuries. 'Brain dead', apparently... Is she going to get an OK! Special as well then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,663 Posted March 18, 2009 The only sources for 'brain dead' revelations at the moment are unspecified 'friends' of Natasha. It's entirely possible she's suffered a clot, some bleeding and swelling and can recover well back into the land of the living. Her family seem to be sticking to the story she's got 'swelling on the brain,' and in those circumstances the treatment is to keep the patient sedated. So - if her family are telling the truth - it'll be a day or two before anyone knows anything for certain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted March 18, 2009 The only sources for 'brain dead' revelations at the moment are unspecified 'friends' of Natasha. It's entirely possible she's suffered a clot, some bleeding and swelling and can recover well back into the land of the living. Her family seem to be sticking to the story she's got 'swelling on the brain,' and in those circumstances the treatment is to keep the patient sedated. So - if her family are telling the truth - it'll be a day or two before anyone knows anything for certain. I'm hearing conflicting reports on this. On one hand, several sources seem very "certain" that Natasha Richardson is all but brain dead and that her death is inevitable. On the other hand, other sources are claiming she is just suffering from a swelling on the brain and that things are not as bad the media hypes. However, I have not read anywhere where the family themselves have confirmed that it was a mere "swelling of the brain." So far, the only sources I got the swelling of the brain rumor from is TMZ (of all places). TMZ claims they got the information from the hospital in Canada. However, if it is indeed true that Natasha is only suffering from a swelling of the brain, why hasn't the hospital informed all other media outlets? I'm not saying you're wrong maryfunportcity. For what it's worth, you could very well be correct -- perhaps this is all one big tease and Natasha Richardson's head injury, although serious, is not life threatening and she can well make a full recovery. Frankly, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if this is all one big tease -- especially in light of all the celebrities these days who allegedly are dying, but appear to still be alive or even made full recoveries (e.g., Travis Barker, DJ AM, Michael Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Kelsey Grammar, Jade Goody, etc.). Let me just say I'm really pissed off at the way the media handled all this, especially from places like FoxNews and NY Post. Why the hell did they jump the gun? Are they really trying to exploit our morbid fascination with dying/dead celebrities for their own financial gain? It's disgusting the way they handled this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted March 18, 2009 The only sources for 'brain dead' revelations at the moment are unspecified 'friends' of Natasha. It's entirely possible she's suffered a clot, some bleeding and swelling and can recover well back into the land of the living. Her family seem to be sticking to the story she's got 'swelling on the brain,' and in those circumstances the treatment is to keep the patient sedated. So - if her family are telling the truth - it'll be a day or two before anyone knows anything for certain. I'm hearing conflicting reports on this. On one hand, several sources seem very "certain" that Natasha Richardson is all but brain dead and that her death is inevitable. On the other hand, other sources are claiming she is just suffering from a swelling on the brain and that things are not as bad the media hypes. However, I have not read anywhere where the family themselves have confirmed that it was a mere "swelling of the brain." So far, the only sources I got the swelling of the brain rumor from is TMZ (of all places). TMZ claims they got the information from the hospital in Canada. However, if it is indeed true that Natasha is only suffering from a swelling of the brain, why hasn't the hospital informed all other media outlets? I'm not saying you're wrong maryfunportcity. For what it's worth, you could very well be correct -- perhaps this is all one big tease and Natasha Richardson's head injury, although serious, is not life threatening and she can well make a full recovery. Frankly, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if this is all one big tease -- especially in light of all the celebrities these days who allegedly are dying, but appear to still be alive or even made full recoveries (e.g., Travis Barker, DJ AM, Michael Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Kelsey Grammar, Jade Goody, etc.). Let me just say I'm really pissed off at the way the media handled all this, especially from places like FoxNews and NY Post. Why the hell did they jump the gun? Are they really trying to exploit our morbid fascination with dying/dead celebrities for their own financial gain? It's disgusting the way they handled this. It's not the hospital's job to be a press liaison officer reporting the status of any given patient. I was under the belief that there was a concept called doctor patient confidentiality. Tease or not, I must admit to not knowing who she is (as I'm sure you're all too well aware, I am not one for pelebritydom) and am still none the wiser. It's not going to change my life. I'm happy to continue being ignorant. I know we are guilty with this deathwatch website but it's got me thinking how the rise of media outlets has made us dependent on having minute by minute accounts of critically ill yet famous people. I think it detracts from those poignant 'and also' stories "in tribute of X who died today", you know the ones that make you go oh that's a shame. I guess what I'm saying is I have the upmost respect to those who chose to be ill or die in private and Jade's getting on my wick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted March 18, 2009 The Evening Standard headline I saw at lunchtime makes it sound like she's about to die. So I guess Perez Hilton is the most trusted news source out there. Famous enough and her demise in this manner would be shocking enough for her to merit a new thread, methinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted March 18, 2009 'All hope lost' for Richardson apparently. Great shame if true - I would never have thought she'd die before her uncle, Corin Redgrave... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted March 18, 2009 I would have though if it was that serious, they wouldn't have flown her from Canada to New York. Cabin pressurisation would not be a good idea with a brain injury. All this 'brain death' reporting is coming from the US and Canada. I would have thought that the potential for news this bad would have the Sun and Sky News bleating it from the rooftops. All the Sun can say is she is 'though to be close to death'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dia de los Muertos 7 Posted March 18, 2009 Who is this woman? What was she in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,171 Posted March 18, 2009 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001670/ Much of her career has been in theatre, rather than films. Shakespeare etc. She is a real actress, not a zelebrity type. She is perhaps better known than many other stage actors because other members of her family are also respected actors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted March 18, 2009 This curse of the Redgrave family has gone too far. Next they'll be telling us that Sir Steven has drowned in a tragic canoeing accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pandora77 Posted March 18, 2009 Natasha Richardson taken off life support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,539 Posted March 18, 2009 The only movie I remember her from was "Gothic" Although it is a shame that she died so young. From what I hear she was better on stage than she was in the movies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest michael Posted March 18, 2009 i heard that she was taken off of life support at about 1 mountain time i dont know if it is true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 18, 2009 Natasha Richardson taken off life support That article...and we in blighty reckon our celebrity culture is sick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,539 Posted March 18, 2009 i heard that she was taken off of life support at about 1 mountain time i dont know if it is true It was about 1:30 EST which would have been about 11:30 MST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted March 18, 2009 Natasha Richardson taken off life support That article...and we in blighty reckon our celebrity culture is sick! LOL I love some of the thicko comments. She's been taken off life support... I'm so glad she's feeling better. And this one made me laugh... [Natasha Richardson] A terrible, freak, awful shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Interested Observer... 0 Posted March 19, 2009 According to Sky News in the UK, she's just died... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Better Days 0 Posted March 19, 2009 In the Red Grave: no link yet, on BBC R5L and website breaking news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,705 Posted March 19, 2009 Very sad news.... she was a very talented actress who really didn't get enough credit and didn't get the chance to express her full capabilities whilst she was alive. It really pisses me off though that a great actress like Richardson spends two days in hospital dies... and then a low-life nobody like Jade Goody, who only became famous from making an arse of herself on a reality TV program, had months and months to live and is receiving too much sympathy from the general public... particularly single mothers Oh well at least some of the attention is off Goody now... the attention-craving cow's probably cursing at the TV as we speak.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 19, 2009 Very sad news.... she was a very talented actress who really didn't get enough credit and didn't get the chance to express her full capabilities whilst she was alive. It really pisses me off though that a great actress like Richardson spends two days in hospital dies... and then a low-life nobody like Jade Goody, who only became famous from making an arse of herself on a reality TV program, had months and months to live and is receiving too much sympathy from the general public... particularly single mothers Oh well at least some of the attention is off Goody now... the attention-craving cow's probably cursing at the TV as we speak.... Yes, it is ironic that at this of all times, someone of genuine talent will get a brief mention before coverage resumes on Goody... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted March 19, 2009 If she'd previously been an Israeli PM, she'd still be plugged in to the Matrix and twitching for a long time to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
