Andy Cohen Shares Heartfelt Tribute On 15th Anniversary Of Natasha Richardson’s Death: “She Was The Ringleader For The Best Things In Life”

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Published March 18, 2024, 4:10 p.m. ET

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Andy Cohen is paying tribute to actress Natasha Richardson on the 15th anniversary of her death.

The Bravo boss, who was close friends with the Parent Trap star, shared a carousel of throwback photos on Instagram along with a heartfelt caption.

“Natasha was ‘Perfectly Marvelous’… and left a profound impact on her friends, and on millions who she touched as an artist,” Cohen wrote. “I’m trying to put into words the effect she had on my personal trajectory and one way I’m thinking is that she unlocked a window into the world that I’d never considered.”

Not only did Richardson teach him about “the good life” when it came to art, travel, food, wine and fashion — but he said she was “dogmatic about the importance of community, shared experience, kindness, manners, laughter and love — all the truly important things in life.”

Cohen continued, “I think there was a part of me during those magical years where she was the ringleader for the best things in life that knew that this lightning in a bottle couldn’t last forever. I sure appreciated that time then, and it lives inside me forever.”

The Watch What Happens Live host added that Richardson would be “disgusted” with social media’s popularity and the “current state of the world and politics.” However, he noted that she “would’ve remained the center of gravity for her family and friends who all lovingly floated in her orbit.”

Cohen concluded, “We were a merry bunch bound completely together by Her. If you can, raise a glass today to the great Natasha Richardson and let her know we all miss her down here.”

Richardson was only 45 years old when she died in 2009 from a traumatic brain injury. The star, who was married to Liam Neeson, was reportedly skiing in Québec, Canada without a helmet when she fell and fatally hit her head.

“Liam Neeson, his sons and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha,” a family spokesman said following her death, per Deadline. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”