Washington, Mar 20 : Late Hollywood actress Natasha Richardson, who was injured in a skiing incident, reportedly died of blunt impact to the head.
Medical examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove revealed that Natasha's death was caused due "epidural hematoma" which led to an internal bleeding between the skull and the brain''s covering, reports Us magazine.
Moreover, Natasha was not even wearing a helmet when she fell during a private skiing lesson on a beginners trail at the Mont Tremblant ski resort near Montreal.
New York - Actress Natasha Richardson died Wednesday in a New York hospital, her family announced, broadcaster CNN reported.
The family had gathered at her bedside Wednesday for a final, tragic vigil after the British born actress, 45, was critically injured Monday in a skiing accident in Canada's Quebec province.
New York - The family of Natasha Richardson gathered at her hospital bedside Wednesday for a final, tragic vigil after the British born actress, 45, was critically injured in a Canadian skiing accident.
Richardson's family has declined to comment on her condition as speculation swirled as to the extent of her injuries.
But numerous outlets reported that she was brain dead and that her family was facing the agonizing decision to take her off life support.
People magazine quoted a family friend as saying that Richardson had "no chance."