Liam Neeson’s Mother-In-Law Was His ‘Great Support’ after Wife’s Passing – She Helped When He Became a Single Dad

Liam Neeson and his wife Natasha Richardson were married for 15 years before a tragic ski accident tore them apart. Neeson was forced to pull the plug on his brain-dead wife and had to raise his two teenage sons alone. However, he was lucky to have the support of his mother-in-law.

Liam Neeson is an Irish American actor with several iconic films. He began his career in theatre when he joined the Belfast Lyric Players Theatre in 1976.

Soon after, Neeson joined the prestigious Abbey Theatre in Dublin, which earned his first film debut in the religious film “Christiana.”

In 1981 the actor played Sir Gawain in “Excalibar,” then bagged more supporting roles in “The Bounty,” “Suspect”, and “The Mission.” Neeson also appeared in a few TV shows like “Miami Vice” and “Ellis Island.”

The ’80s became foundational for Neeson’s career, and he cemented himself as an action legend in movies such as “Taken” “Non-Stop,” and more. However, his versatility is seen in other romantic films like “Love Actually.”

Liam Neeson married his wife Natasha Richardson in 1994, and they were happily married for 15 years until her tragic ski accident happened.

Richardson suffered a fatal head injury while skiing in Quebec’s Mont Tremblant. She survived her husband Neeson and their two sons, Michael and Daniel, who were 13 and 12 years old at the time.

When Richardson tumbled down the slope, she waved at the ambulance for help. However, as time went on, her condition started to worsen.

The actress was transferred to a hospital in Montreal and reunited with her husband. Neeson was filming in Toronto, so he was able to rush to the hospital.

The doctors explained the severity of his wife’s injury and showed him the X-Ray. Neeson was shocked and explained that her brain was squashed against her skull.