Natasha Richardson Flown to New Hospital

Natasha RichardsonUPDATE 2:00 PM ET -- The hospital tells TMZ Richardson is sedated and suffering from brain swelling -- but, contrary to some reports, is not brain dead. We can't confirm the accuracy of the hospital's statements, or the other reports circulating the web -- fact is, right now we just don't know.

UPDATE: 1:37 PM ET -- We're told Richardson's jet was scheduled to take off from Montreal-Trudeau Airport. A rep for the airport said the jet is either still there or has just taken off.

We're told Natasha Richardson has been transported from the hospital in Canada via ambulance. CTV says she boarded a private jet -- we do not know where the jet has gone, but we believe it's New York City.

Richardson was accompanied by a medic team for the flight.

Story developing ...



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46. why would anyone believe anything pig hilton says? he used to bash spears every which way he could till her family bought him off by having him appear in the opening video of her concert. he is a tool.

sorry to natasha's family.

Posted at 1:59PM on Mar 17th 2009 by tuna marie

47. Perez Hilton got owned. In the end it is still a sad story regardless of who is right or wrong.

Posted at 1:59PM on Mar 17th 2009 by 918

48. I had to wear a helmet just to get through your comment, Joel.

Posted at 2:05PM on Mar 17th 2009 by BartOJ

49. Maybe she is an organ donor so they are flying her to NY for transplant? No matter where the news comes from, it doesn't sound good....

Posted at 2:05PM on Mar 17th 2009 by ilikeperez

50. Perez Hilton has retracted the "she is dead" to "she is BRAIN dead"

Posted at 2:07PM on Mar 17th 2009 by gomyskins47

51. Now Perez, the stealer, is falling over himself regarding the reporting at Time Out New York. First headline was Natahsa Richardson Dies. Then, after 200 comments, he amended to Natasha Richardson Dies, According to Time Out New York. Since then at least 2 retractions with all the contact information for Time Out New York. He has bit himself in his own ass this time by stealing a story and trying to make it his own without verifying any details.

Posted at 10:36AM on Mar 18th 2009 by lkk

52. She is supposably fighting for her life. not brain dead. http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Natasha-Richardson-near-death-after-ski-accident-41340947.html

Posted at 2:38PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Bobbi Reibin

53. Keep in mind, Perez Hilton also reported with smug confidence that Bernie Mac was in the hospital for drug problems. Only when Bernie died did Perez say he had a disease. But never an apology. I never went back to his sick site after that. He's banned from my life. And it feels good. I haven't seen it, but undoubtedly he's reporting she died with his usual smug over confidence. He's a real bad dude.

Posted at 2:09PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Boycott Perez

54. Perhaps she is being taken to a Hospital that treats brain injury's I believe in miracles and God has the final say over life and death. Intead of posting about if she is dead or alive lets all pray she makes it.

Posted at 2:10PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Kristen

55. read TMZ's front page. TMZ contacted the hospital and the hospital is stating that she is sedated, and she is NOT brain dead. Lindsay Kaplan is a dumbass.

Posted at 2:14PM on Mar 17th 2009 by protectkidz

56. Until I see that she's died on CNN or another reputable news source, I won't believe it.

Posted at 2:16PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Trust CNN

57. Yet again Perez Hilton uses his 'sources' and reports that she has died, then updates from the same source saying she is brain dead. Perez Hilton is an idiot, a miserable and lonely moron and irresponsible beyond belief. Shame on Perez for hurting her family and friends like this. Thanks to TMZ for staying on top of the REAL story.

Posted at 2:18PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Cgbgee

58. Montreal's biggest English language newspaper montrealgazette . com reports that she is brain dead

Posted at 2:17PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Danny

59. I just read that she is brain-dead and not expected to survive.

Posted at 2:18PM on Mar 17th 2009 by Swissmiss150

60. Hang in there Natasha!

Posted at 2:19PM on Mar 17th 2009 by brunabo

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