Natasha Richardson's actor husband Liam Neeson and sons Micheal Richard Antonio and Daniel Jack are all seen attending a private viewing of the late actress.
- Mar 21, 2009
AceShowbiz - After going to Broadway as theaters dimmed their lights in tribute to his late wife Natasha Richardson, who died on Wednesday, March 18 due to tragic skiing accident, Liam Neeson was photographed gathering with friends and loved ones at the American Irish Historical Society on Manhattan's Upper East Side Friday afternoon, March 20 for a private viewing of his actress wife. Liam was seen arriving at the venue with sons Micheal Richard Antonio and Daniel Jack, both of whom are his children with Natasha.
Meanwhile, Natasha's mother Vanessa Redgrave and sister Joely Richardson were also seen among the mourners who attended the event. The mother-daughter duo was snapped holding each other as they made their way inside the building. Natasha's longtime friend Mathilde Krim, who is the founding chairman of the AIDS research organization amfAR, was also in attendance. To the awaiting reporters Mathilde described the affair as "very respectful", adding that Natasha looked "beautiful, incredibly beautiful" in her casket.
In addition to them all, Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Mike Nichols, Diane Sawyer, Rupert Everett and Matthew Modine were among Natasha's close celeb friends who turned up to pay tribute to the late actress and pay their respect to her family.
The previous night Thursday, March 19, Broadway paid tribute to Natasha Richardson by dimming marquee lights for one minute at 8 P.M. Liam Neeson was seen arriving at the tribute alone. He was caught on tape receiving hugs and condolences from fellow celebs Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick before then walking to his car and driving away. Natasha's mother Vanessa Redgrave and other family members were also there.
Theaters in London's West End also dimmed their lights Friday in Natasha's honor, E! News has reported.
