Friends And Family Share Memories Of Natasha Richardson At Gala

Friends and family of the late Natasha Richardson shared some memories of her last night at amfAR's annual New York gala Wednesday night.

Stanley Tucci talked about Natasha's kitchen skills:

"She made a wonderful Boeuf Bourguignon," said Stanley Tucci, who emceed the event. "You never had a bad meal at Natasha's house."

And Julianna Margulies added:

"If you slept over at her house, first thing in the morning [there was] fresh baked bread."

Designer Donna Karan, who designed Natasha's wedding gown when she married Liam Neeson, said that Natasha was:

"a woman full of joy and happiness."

Vanessa Redgrave, Natasha's mother shared:

"My darling Natasha, I'm so proud of your courage, your hard work, your total commitment and your beautiful, life-giving spirit. Thank you," she said.

Lady Gaga sang at the event, and Meryl Streep did as well.

"It really takes guts to get up and sing after Lady Gaga," Streep quipped before singing "The Parting Glass," a traditional Irish Song.

Her performance had everyone in tears, the song ending with these words:

"But as it falls unto my lot that I should rise and you should not, I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, 'Goodnight and joy be with you all!' "

Sounds like it was a truly bittersweet evening. I wonder if Lady Gaga was invited since she's working to help with AIDS awareness?

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