Celebs condole Natasha Richardson's death
Here is what Natasha Richardson's friends and colleagues had to say about her death.
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Talk show host Oprah Winfrey said, ''I just want to say how deeply saddened I am, we all are, by the sudden passing of actress Natasha Richardson yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Liam Neeson, their two sons, the rest of their family and friends. Yet another reminder of how fleeting life can be and how precious. We need to value every moment.''
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Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep said, ''Tash was the warm sun in the center of a large constellation of family, friends, all of those lucky enough to know her — she is irreplaceable in our lives; she gave us so much, so generously — her legacy is the love that connects us all.''
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Actor Ralph Fiennes said, ''(Natasha) was a star. A great actress, a beautiful woman, a fiercely loyal friend, a brilliant and generous companion. I cannot imagine a world without her wit, her love, her mischief, her great, great talent and her gift for living. I loved her very much. She was a supreme friend. I shall miss her deeply.''
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Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren said, ''Natasha was a great actress, a fantastic mother, a loving wife and a whirlwind of energy, with an infectious love of life expressed firstly by her wonderful deep laugh. Anyone who knew her will be in mourning today.''
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Actress Jodie Foster who worked with Richardson and Liam Neeson in Nell said, ''Natasha was brilliant, beautiful, funny, talented beyond measure, as emotionally raw as she was razor sharp. … May Liam, her beautiful boys and her loving family hold her close as they move through this tragic moment.''
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Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes who directed Richardson in her Tony award winning performance in Cabaret said, ''She was one of a kind, a magnificent actress. … She was also an amazing mother, a loyal friend and the greatest and most generous host you could ever hope to meet.''
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Actress Mia Farrow said, ''Tasha is irreplaceable. I cannot think of anyone kinder, more generous, thoughtful, smarter or more fun. She is godmother of two of my children. The Neesons and Vanessa (Redgrave, Richardson’s mother) have always made me feel a part of their wonderful family.''
