The shocking news of actress Natasha Richardson’s tragic death has led some celebrities to show their respect and express their support to the family. Here is what they had to say:

“I just want to say how deeply saddened I am, we all are, by the sudden passing of actress Natasha Richardson yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Liam Neeson, their two sons, the rest of their family and friends. Yet another reminder of how fleeting life can be and how precious. We need to value every moment.” — Oprah Winfrey, on her talk show.

“She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own. … My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss.” — Lindsay Lohan, who co-starred with Richardson in a remake of “The Parent Trap” in 1998.

“Natasha was brilliant, beautiful, funny, talented beyond measure, as emotionally raw as she was razor sharp. … May Liam, her beautiful boys and her loving family hold her close as they move through this tragic moment.” — Jodie Foster, who co-starred with Richardson and Liam Neeson in the 1994 drama “Nell.”

“She was one of a kind, a magnificent actress. … She was also an amazing mother, a loyal friend and the greatest and most generous host you could ever hope to meet.” — Sam Mendes, who directed the Broadway musical “Cabaret” for which Richardson won a Tony Award in 1998.

“I am sending out prayers for Natasha Richardson and her family. A real reminder of how precious life is and how quickly it can be gone.” — Demi Moore via Twitter.

“Just heard the tragic news about poor Natasha Richardson. Her family must be devastated. My sincerest condolences to all.” — Martha Stewart via Twitter.

“I first met her on the set of ‘Julia.’ She was a little girl but already beautiful and graceful. It didn’t surprise me that she became such a talented actor. I wanted to go to the Lenox Hill Hospital where I was told she had been taken to see if there was anything I could do for Vanessa [Redgrave, Natasha's mother], any comfort I could bring but today was a two-show day and as the curtain went up tonight I heard the tragic news. It is hard to even imagine what it must be like for her family. My heart is heavy.” — Jane Fonda on her official blog.

“We spent one amazing day on a boat with my whole family and she and Liam and the boys. They were such a family.” Adding that Natasha and her hubby Liam Neeson were “Totally happy, totally devoted to each other. I mean just shouldn’t have happened. And they made such a good-looking couple too. He doted on what she said, she doted on — it was just perfect.” — Joan Rivers on Larry King Live.

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