11 years after losing his wife Liam Neeson opens up with heartrending truth about their relationship
The 63-year-old Taken actor recently appeared on My Favorite Song with John Benjamin Hickey on SiriusXM channel, when he recalled a super sweet moment from his 1994 wedding to Richardson.
Neeson revealed that their wedding song was Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love.” They had two sons together: Michael born in 1995, followed by Daniel in 1996.Tragically, Natasha passed away in 2009 at age 45, following a skiing accident in Quebec. Natasha was taking private skiing lessons in the Mont Tremblant resort when she fell on a beginner’s slope.For five years following her tragic death, grief-stricken Liam kept silent, finally opening up in a 2014 episode of 60 Minutes. ”I went in to her and I told her I loved her…”He went on to tell Anderson Cooper that he hadn’t understood the seriousness of Natasha’s accident. Liam recalled arriving at the hospital. ”She was on life support”, he said.
At he hospital, Liam was shown Natasha’s X-rays.Doctors told him that his wife was alive, but was considered to be in a vegetative state. She would never recover, according to the medical professionals.”I’ve taken a tumble in the snow..””I spoke to her and she said, “Oh darling. I’ve taken a tumble in the snow.”‘That’s how she described it.”It’s heartbreaking to hear him describe their final moments together.”I went in to her and told her I loved her. Said, ‘Sweetie, you’re not coming back from this. You’ve banged your head. It’s – I don’t know if you can hear me, but that’s – this is what’s gone down. And we’re bringing ya back to New York. All your family and friends will come”, he said.And five years after she passed away, Liam was understandably still struggling to come to terms with his loss.In an interview with Loaded magazine, he said: ”Her death was never real. It still kind of isn’t.”Looking back at their marriage, one of Liam says one of his favorite things about Natasha was her generous and infectious maternal love.“She cared for everybody,” he said. “She has a motherly instinct. And she’d make dinners for everyone and just looked looked after us all.”The couple had consented to be organ donors, and Liam saw that promise through after Natasha’s death. With her passing, Natasha gave life to three people, even though she left three family members behind whose lives would never be the same again. ”Life is very short”Now, each year, as their wedding anniversary rolls around, Liam remembers the love they shared. In 2016, Liam shared a message with fans on social media remembering his late wife. He advised everyone to cherish their partners and make the most of each and every day together. ”We have to stop and be thankful for our spouses. Because, life is very short. Spend time with your spouses. Treat them well. Because, one day, when you look up from your phone, they won’t be there anymore. Live and love (every day) like it’s your last. Because, one day, it will be. Take chances and go live life. Tell the ones you love, that you love them every day.” Liam could not underline enough that people should not take any moment for granted. “Life is worth living,” he said.Very true, Liam. Very true indeed.What beautiful memories he has to cling to, and wonderful life instructions for the rest of us to remember and guide us through our own lives
