Riedel on Richardson's Talent in NY Post, Other Reports Label Outlook 'Grim'

The New York Post's Michael Riedel writes about the towering acting power of Natasha Richardson in his column today, a fitting and positive story amongst all the sad reports such as People.com's of her very serious condition, to read the article click here.

TMZ is reporting that Richardson's ambulance ride in New York to the Lenox Hill Hospital confirmed the grim nature of her injuries, that news can be read by going here.

CNN and other news sources are reporting that members of Natasha Richardson's family are gathering at the New York City hospital where the Tony-winning actress was reportedly taken with a serious head injury after falling on a Canadian resort ski slope.

The Lenox Hill Hospital would not confirm Richardson's transfer from the Montreal hospital but several members of her family, including her mother, Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave, and her sister, Nip/Tuck star Joely Richardson, were shown arriving reports the news website. 

Natasha Richardson was privately flown away from the Montreal hospital where she was being treated Tuesday afternoon as speculation swirled regarding the seriousness of her condition after her fall at the upscale Mont Tremblant ski resort.

Natasha Richardson was critically injured in a ski accident on Monday afternoon and was being treated in a Montreal hospital.

Richardson, who has appeared in more than 35 films including The Parent Trap and Maid in Manhattan, was on a ski vacation and was hurt while skiing.

Richardson is the wife of Liam Neeson, and is the daughter of legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reported in his 'On Broadway' column last month that the mother and daughter team of Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson had such a wonderful time performing in the Roundabout gala benefit reading of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" last month that they were hoping for a full-fledged revival on Broadway next year.

Richardson made her feature film debut as Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's "Gothic" (1986). Her performance caught the attention of director Paul Schrader, who cast her in the title role in "Patty Hearst" (1988), In 1995 she co-starred with Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson in "Nell" (1994) and, in 1998, in "The Parent Trap" (1998) with Dennis Quaid. Her recent films include "Blow Dry" (2001) released in 2001, and Ethan Hawke's "Chelsea Walls" (2001).

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