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Vanessa Redgrave Shares Rare Tribute to Late Daughter Natasha Richardson on Her Birthday

The 88-year-old actress reflects on Natasha's naming story and expresses enduring grief over her 2009 passing in a heartfelt Instagram post.

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Overview

  • Vanessa Redgrave marked what would have been Natasha Richardson's 62nd birthday with a rare public message shared via her daughter Joely Richardson's Instagram.
  • In the tribute, Redgrave recounted naming Natasha after Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' during a conversation with her late husband, Tony Richardson, in Greece.
  • The Oscar-winning actress expressed her ongoing grief, stating, 'I will never be reconciled to her dying in the snow,' referencing Natasha's fatal ski accident in 2009.
  • Natasha Richardson, a Tony Award-winning actress known for roles in 'The Parent Trap' and 'Maid in Manhattan,' died at age 45 from a traumatic brain injury.
  • The tribute has prompted an outpouring of public condolences, with friends and fans sharing memories and messages of support for the grieving family.