Actress Natasha Richardson in critical condition

[Larry Gude]

I, for one, would like to welcome our new mandatory helmets while skiing laws. Coming soon!

If we really care about safety, helmets in cars would be a good idea.

 

[Pete]

If we really care about safety, helmets in cars would be a good idea.

And in the workplace.

 

[Penn]

All those stories still do not explain why she died, as far as I can tell. She did not hit a tree or a rock, according to the sources, so you have to ask - what traumatic shock(for lack of a better word), caused her demise?

 

[Chasey_Lane]

All those stories still do not explain why she died, as far as I can tell. She did not hit a tree or a rock, according to the sources, so you have to ask - what traumatic shock(for lack of a better word), caused her demise?

I believe she hit her head. You don't have to hit your head hard to cause trauma to the brain. A quick fall and your brain can shift, smacking the frontal lobe. Bruising and swelling quickly take over and your body has no choice but to shut down.

 

[Larry Gude]

And in the workplace.

Safety Czar.

 

[GWguy]

All those stories still do not explain why she died, as far as I can tell. She did not hit a tree or a rock, according to the sources, so you have to ask - what traumatic shock(for lack of a better word), caused her demise?

Even a slight bang can rupture veins and arteries. Over time, the pressure builds up and presses on the brain causing irreversible damage. This is the explanation they were using on the Today show early this morning.

 

[Penn]

I believe she hit her head. You don't have to hit your head hard to cause trauma to the brain. A quick fall and your brain can shift, smacking the frontal lobe. Bruising and swelling quickly take over and your body has no choice but to shut down.

Well, for one thing, winter skiing was my family's sport. I started when I was 7 yrs old. Of course, I was on my azz, more than I was on my skis at that age, but it was a beginning, but you have to start from somewhere, right?

In the years afterwards, I got better at it, from Dad teaching me, and watching other folk's techniques. By the time I was in high school, I was racing Giant Slalom and Downhill courses. In college, at Albany St Univ., I was competing in both classes, as well.

I was an intermediate-expert, at the time, had hit a few trees now and then, and I can tell you - that hurts!

But this story omits, or dismisses that any of that could'nt have happened.

WHAT did happen? They aren't saying.

 

[Nickel]

They aren't saying.

Why should they?

 

[kwillia]

But this story omits, or dismisses that any of that could'nt have happened.

WHAT did happen? They aren't saying.

They did say... over and over... she took a fall, did not hit any objects other then the clunk on the icy snow and was able to get up and talk and even refused treatment. Meanwhile, there was slow bleeding on the brain from the impact of the brain hitting the skull. Less than two hours later the damage was already done.

 

[Tigerlily]

Well, for one thing, winter skiing was my family's sport. I started when I was 7 yrs old. Of course, I was on my azz, more than I was on my skis at that age, but it was a beginning, but you have to start from somewhere, right?

In the years afterwards, I got better at it, from Dad teaching me, and watching other folk's techniques. By the time I was in high school, I was racing Giant Slalom and Downhill courses. In college, at Albany St Univ., I was competing in both classes, as well.

I was an intermediate-expert, at the time, had hit a few trees now and then, and I can tell you - that hurts!

But this story omits, or dismisses that any of that could'nt have happened.

WHAT did happen? They aren't saying.

I was personally thinking that she might have had a genetic disposition that all came to the forefront once this accident happened. I am not a medical expert or a snow skier. I feel for her family right now.

It is sad when a person who is an artist lives their lives and dies in a tragic circumstance and yet the Britanny's and Paris' & Lindsay's of this world just run ramshackle over anything that border's on decency, productivity or humanity and have been raised to say "Look at me, Look at me, I am so pretty, cool & hot. Don't you want to be me?"

 

[Larry Gude]

Even a slight bang can rupture veins and arteries. Over time, the pressure builds up and presses on the brain causing irreversible damage. This is the explanation they were using on the Today show early this morning.

This relieves the pressure and would have saved her life;

 

[Penn]

They did say... over and over... she took a fall, did not hit any objects other then the clunk on the icy snow and was able to get up and talk and even refused treatment. Meanwhile, there was slow bleeding on the brain from the impact of the brain hitting the skull. Less than two hours later the damage was already done.

OK, I have to admit I missed that part of the dialogue. Hitting a piece of ice isn't too far off from hitting a rock, when you're going 30 or 40 mph.

Ouch!

 

[Cowgirl]

 

[RoseRed]

Survey says...

They did say... over and over... she took a fall, did not hit any objects other then the clunk on the icy snow and was able to get up and talk and even refused treatment. Meanwhile, there was slow bleeding on the brain from the impact of the brain hitting the skull. Less than two hours later the damage was already done.

A bump to the head can be fatal. And if they survive, it can also cause people act strangely and do things they wouldn't have done prior to their injury. Inappropriate behavior would be one.

 

[Tigerlily]

And in the workplace.

How rude Pete. You promised you would never post that pick of me. I have to wear that helmut for a serious medical condition. I am sick and tired of my co-worker's calling me "Darthvaderlily"

 

[GWguy]

A bump to the head can be fatal. And if they survive, it can also cause people act strangely and do things they wouldn't have done prior to their injury. Inappropriate behavior would be one.

Absolutely true. My best friend was a driver in an am'blance and got t-boned. He hit his head hard, was knocked out. He now exhibits signs of OCD, sleeps alot and has mood swings he never had before.

 

[RoseRed]

I KNEW you'd use that excuse! It must be hard being a blonde!

Absolutely true. My best friend was a driver in an am'blance and got t-boned. He hit his head hard, was knocked out. He now exhibits signs of OCD, sleeps alot and has mood swings he never had before.

Thank you. You just proved my point.

 

[kwillia]

A bump to the head can be fatal. And if they survive, it can also cause people act strangely and do things they wouldn't have done prior to their injury. Inappropriate behavior would be one.

You are so very right. Many things could damage the brain irreversably... things such as jumping up and hitting your head on the door jam, tripping and whacking your head, shaken-penn-syndrome, etc. etc.

 

[RoseRed]

You are so very right. Many things could damage the brain irreversably... things such as jumping up and hitting your head on the door jam, tripping and whacking your head, shaken-penn-syndrome, etc. etc.

I once dislocated my knee skiing. Not brain damage there, but it still gives me fits in cold damp weather.

 

[angelbaby]

Must not be a fan. I can think of at least half a dozen movies he's been in that no one here has mentioned yet (I'm surprised no one mentioned "Batman Begins" yet). The first movie I remember seeing him in was "Darkman" and then he was in "Leap of Faith". Also saw him in "Love, Actually", and starred in "Michael Collins", "Nell" and "Ethan Frome". I just visited IMDB. Heck, I've seen probably half of what he's been in. It's a lot. I've always liked him.

I can't name one movie Natasha has been in.

You named the movie they met and starred together in.