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Richardson's Ambulance Ride Confirms Condition

Posted Mar 18th 2009 10:08AM by TMZ Staff

Natasha RichardsonTMZ has obtained information about Natasha Richardson's ambulance ride in New York to Lenox Hill Hospital -- she was "unconscious," her pupils "non-reactive," her skin was "pale" and she was suffering from "major head trauma."

We're told her husband Liam Neeson held her hand the entire time and caressed her face as he sat in silence.

We're also told when the plane landed in New Jersey, medics on board told members of the ambulance team that Richardson was "brain dead."

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1. Awful...just awful.

Posted at 10:14AM on Mar 18th 2009 by this guy...

2. My heart aches for her family. My prayers will be with them during this difficult time.

Posted at 10:14AM on Mar 18th 2009 by So very sorry

3. I feel so sorry for her family and her husband Liam.

Posted at 10:15AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Stretch

4. Profoundly sad, however she must have had some pre-existing condition for such a relatively benign event to cause such significant trauma.

Posted at 10:59AM on Mar 18th 2009 by GAD

5. This is so tragic. It's a loss to all of us, but especially her friends and family. I don't know how they'll be able to bear it.

Posted at 10:19AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Mooshki

6. This is just terrible news! I can't believe it. Why in the world would anyone let Natasha go skiing without a helmet!

I am praying that Natasha will pull through, even though Astrologically -- things look rather bleak :( Much love and healing to the Redgrave and Neeson Families -- especially the two boys! Blessings, ~Voxx~

Posted at 10:17AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Voxx

7. I`am just saying.SMARt CHICK VERy SMART-GONE dumb dumb with gum gun still here4U

Posted at 10:17AM on Mar 18th 2009 by But yet I go on PEE brain

8. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May god be with you all.

Posted at 10:17AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Tiffany

9. come on guys at TMZ...leave her and her family alone. this is a tragic accient. give her some peace. go follow Liza Minnelli, she lives in NY and probably would LOVE the attention!!

Posted at 10:19AM on Mar 18th 2009 by feeloo7987

10. Thoughts and prayers to her family...

Posted at 10:18AM on Mar 18th 2009 by filmguy

11. "We're told her husband Liam Neeson held her hand the entire time and caressed her face as he sat in silence."

That is just about the most bittersweet and heartbreaking thing I've heard in a very long time. My heart goes out to her family.

Posted at 10:18AM on Mar 18th 2009 by KT8711

12. We are praying for her and her family. God Bless.

Posted at 1:43PM on Mar 18th 2009 by Aitch

13. Dear God how tragic. My sincerest prayers for her and her family.

Posted at 10:28AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Victoria

14. I have never really thought about skiing as dangerous, I remember Sonny Bono and one of those Kennedy kids died- ( they were life long skiers ) but I NEVER thought you could die ( not that I know what shape shes in - I hope for the best ) on the BUNNY TRAIL!!!!

So much for my plans to learn to ski ( so not true- I couldnt even master the bunny trail ) .

So sad.

OK,Im done...........

Posted at 10:20AM on Mar 18th 2009 by Buttercup321

15. A total violation of patient confidentiality to give out "vital signs" information. Sounds like someone was reading directly off an ambulance call report.
In any case, my heart goes out to the family.

Posted at 10:32AM on Mar 18th 2009 by PeninaD

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