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Richardson Lives on Through Donated Organs

Plus, Redgrave signs on for new film

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(Newser) – Natasha Richardson’s death had the tiniest sliver of a silver lining: Her family donated her organs, the New York Post reports. “Doctors spent six hours harvesting all her organs. Some patient is going to wake up in the recovery room and start reciting Shakespeare,” said a source. But a family spokesperson said: “We have no information on that.”

Meanwhile, Richardson’s mother is returning to work: Vanessa Redgrave has signed on to Ridley Scott’s upcoming Robin Hood film, according to the Hollywood Reporter. She will play Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, mother of King John. Other cast members include Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.

In this April 26, 2005, file photo, actress Natasha Richardson is shown at her opening night performance in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of
In this April 26, 2005, file photo, actress Natasha Richardson is shown at her opening night performance in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of "A Streetcar Named Desire."   (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)
Vanessa Redgrave exits the American Irish Historical Society where the body of her daughter Natasha Richardson lies in repose, Friday, March 20, 2009, in New York.
Vanessa Redgrave exits the American Irish Historical Society where the body of her daughter Natasha Richardson lies in repose, Friday, March 20, 2009, in New York.   (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
Vanessa Redgrave and her daughter Natasha Richardson arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York, Monday, May, 7, 2007.
Vanessa Redgrave and her daughter Natasha Richardson arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York, Monday, May, 7, 2007.   (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)
In this April 16, 2001 file photo, actresses Natasha Richardson, left, and her mother Vanessa Redgrave appear at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York.
In this April 16, 2001 file photo, actresses Natasha Richardson, left, and her mother Vanessa Redgrave appear at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York.   (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)
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