Natasha Richardson Has Died
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| Wed, 03-18-2009 - 8:20pm |
It was a fall with a bump on the head, and she appeared fine immediately after. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Her family has released the news that she has died.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/18/obit.richardson/index.html
Natasha Richardson dies after ski fall
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Natasha Richardson, a film star, Tony-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting family, died Wednesday after suffering injuries in a ski accident, according to a family statement. She was 45.

Richardson had two sons with husband Liam Neeson.
Richardson, wife of actor Liam Neeson, was injured Monday in a fall on a ski slope at a Quebec resort about 80 miles northwest of Montreal.
Richardson's family released a statement saying, "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.">>>full article at the link above

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Forty-three percent of U.S. skiers and boarders wear helmets, up from 25 percent in the 2002-2003 season. Helmets are worn by 70 percent of children younger than 9, but 32 percent of people ages 18 to 24.
Twenty-six percent of beginners wear helmets, compared with 55 percent of advanced skiers and riders, according to the association's statistics."<
When my DD took skiing & snowboarding lessons in middle school, they required helmets.
"I'm surprised that they aren't required like bike helmets."
Me too.
I've never tried any Winter sports. (As you know I did some driveway skating with bad results.)
Yeah, I didn't mean to say 'bike helmets'.
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