Micheál Neeson was only 13 when he lost his star mother
Neeson remembered a promise they had made and made the hard choice to turn off her life support after family and friends had had a chance to say goodbye.
After many years, Micheál also changed his last name to Richardson to honor his mother.
He told The Times, “It was mostly a tribute to my mother and a way to carry her with me.”
He was moved to say, “It was a lovely gesture,” which made his father very proud. It meant a lot to Natasha’s mother and sisters. “I’m happy with it.”
Neeson was happy with his son’s choice and took comfort in the fact that Micheál’s name and work carry on Natasha’s memory.
Since then, Micheál has made his own way in the acting world. He has worked with his father on several movies, such as Cold Pursuit and Made in Italy, giving powerful performances in line with his family’s history. He keeps his mother’s memory close to his heart.
What a sweet story! I’m sure Natasha Richardson is very proud of her son and all he has done.
