Natasha Richardson was born into an illustrious acting lineage, with her mother being the esteemed Vanessa Redgrave and her father, Tony Richardson. The late actress earned widespread praise for her contributions to both stage and screen acting, notably securing a Tony Award for her captivating portrayal in the Broadway revival of Cabaret in 1998.
Tragically, Richardson’s life was cut short on March 18, 2009, at the age of 45, following a skiing accident in Canada. Her son, Daniel Neeson, recently commemorated the 15th anniversary of her passing with a heartfelt tribute.
Daniel Neeson pays emotional tribute to late mom Natasha Richardson
Daniel turned to Instagram to convey a touching tribute to his beloved late mother. Alongside his heartfelt message, he shared a poignant black-and-white photograph capturing the essence of his mom’s presence and legacy. “15 years since you’ve left this plane onto forever more,” he wrote in the caption. “I look forward to reuniting one day but for now I take solace in knowing you’re beside me every step of the way. Hopefully, I’m making you proud.”
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He fondly recalled his mother’s affection for margaritas, recounting a touching story highlighting their special connection over the drink. Additionally, he expressed gratitude towards his aunt, Joely Richardson, acknowledging her wisdom in imparting lessons on embracing change and understanding the profoundness of love.
“I think you would definitely be proud of my margarita skills. She was the OG margarita mama! As a kid, I used to ask her for a sip of hers, and she would gently say ‘not till you’re older.’ Little did she know I would one day start my own tequila brand and have way too many margaritas at my finger tips,” Daniel added.“My aunt said to me this week that we sometimes forget that we’re on an ever spinning planet. Change is inevitable, and we must embrace it with open arms. If you’re a believer or not in quantum physics, the past, future and present coexist. We’re all interconnected here and over there through love. The greatest life force. choose it above all else.”
Daniel’s post resonated with many people, receiving over 3,000 likes and a comment from a family friend, Andy Cohen. Cohen took to the comment section of the post to share his admiration and love for Daniel and his late mother.
“Love you so much, Danny. And so proud of you,” he wrote. “Your mom would LOVE your margaritas, and she was the supreme connoisseur!”