Celebrating Love: Liam Neeson Remembers Late Wife Natasha Richardson on Their Wedding Anniversary

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration for many Americans, but for actor Liam Neeson, the holiday is a somber reminder of the love he lost.

July 3 marks the wedding anniversary of Neeson and his late wife, actress Natasha Richardson.

Their passionate love story is still remembered, even after her tragic death in 2009.

A Love Story for the Ages

Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson’s love story began on the Broadway stage in 1993 when they starred opposite each other in Anna Christie.

Neeson recalled their explosive chemistry: “We just had this wonderful kind of dance-free dance on stage every night. She and I were like [Fred] Astaire and [Ginger] Rogers.”

At the time, Natasha was married to producer Robert Fox, but her marriage was already crumbling. As she fell in love with Liam, their undeniable connection was apparent to all.

“I’d never had that kind of explosive chemistry situation with an actor or actress.” – Liam Neeson

From Friendship to Love

After exchanging some heartfelt letters, Liam realized he had fallen in love with Natasha. They married in the summer of 1994 on a farm in upstate New York.

Together, they had two sons, Michael (born in 1995) and Daniel (born in 1996). Their wedding song was Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” a fitting tribute to their passionate relationship.

Tragic Loss and Heartbreak

In 2009, Natasha suffered a fatal skiing accident in Quebec, leaving her with severe brain trauma. Despite initial confusion about the seriousness of her injury, it soon became clear that she would not recover.

Liam had to make the heart-wrenching decision to remove her from life support, honoring a pact they had made to “pull the plug” if either of them entered a vegetative state.

“She was on life support…I went in…and told her I loved her.” – Liam Neeson

Grieving and Finding Comfort in Giving

In the years following Natasha’s death, Liam struggled to come to terms with his loss. He eventually opened up about the tragic event in a 2014 episode of 60 Minutes. One consolation for Neeson was knowing that Natasha’s organs were donated to those in need, fulfilling their agreement to be organ donors.

Cherishing Memories and Embracing Love

Each year, as their wedding anniversary approaches, Liam remembers the love they shared. In a heartfelt message to fans in 2016, he encouraged people to cherish their partners and make the most of every day together.

“Spend time with your spouses. Treat them well. Because, one day, when you look up from your phone, they won’t be there anymore.” – Liam Neeson

Liam’s poignant memories of Natasha and their love story serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment with our loved ones.