Bravo producer Andy Cohen is paying tribute to his late friend, British actress Natasha Richardson, exactly 15 years after she died. As fans of the “Parent Trap” star know, Richardson died from a serious brain injury she got while skiing in Quebec.
Cohen posted a tribute to Richardson on Instagram on March 18, and it included several photos showing his strong bond with Richardson. For example, there's a picture of the actress in a red dress with Cohen, his close friend Sarah Jessica Parker, and her husband, Matthew Broderick. Cohen also shared a photo of him and Richardson dancing together. Additionally, the “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” host shared an image of him hugging the late actress and her husband, Liam Neeson, who is the father of her two sons, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson.
In the post's caption, Cohen said that Richardson, who passed away at 45, “left a deep impact on her friends, and on millions who she touched as an artist.”
“She not only taught me about ‘the good life’ in all senses of the word (art, travel, food, wine, fashion), but beyond that she was firm about the importance of community, shared experience, kindness, manners, laughter and love – all the truly important things in life,” wrote Cohen.
The Bravo producer also shared he believes “there was a part of [his] during those magical years where she was the ringleader for the best things in life that knew that this lightning in a bottle couldn’t last forever.”
“I sure appreciated that time then, and it lives inside me forever,” continued Cohen.
In addition, he encouraged fans of the actress to celebrate her life.
Liam Neeson Appeared on a 2020 Episode of Andy Cohen’s Radio Show
Neeson was a guest on a 2020 episode of Andy Cohen’s radio show, “Andy Cohen Live.” During the interview, the “Taken” actor noted that his son, Micheál Richardson, decided to change his last name to honor his late mother.
“I think he did the right thing. I think it was a lovely homage. It was a lovely gesture,” said Neeson.
He also said that he believed it was for the best that his son did not share his last name.
“He’s not saddled with my last name. Which I have a certain celebrity status. I guess. And I’d hate for him to be constantly asked, ‘Oh are you Liam Neeson’s son?'” said Neeson.
In addition, the actor said that his late wife’s family appreciated his son’s decision.
“It was a lovely gesture. And Natasha’s family — mother and sisters were very touched by it. As indeed I was too,” said the 71-year-old.
Liam Neeson Discussed His Late Wife’s Death in 2014
In a 2014 interview on “60 Minutes,” Neeson talked about Richardson’s death. He explained he was told that she was “brain dead” while she was on life support. The actor also shared he had spoken to her before her passing.
“I told her I loved her. I said, ‘Sweetie, you’re not coming back from this. You have banged your head. I don’t know if you can hear me, but this is what’s going down,'” recalled Neeson.
He also noted that they brought Richardson to a New York hospital so her family and friends could say goodbye. Additionally, the actor mentioned that Richardson was an organ donor.
The actor said, "She gave three of her organs, so currently she's saving three people's lives. Her heart, kidneys, and liver. It's great. I think she would be very happy about that,"
