In a touching Facebook post, the Irish star of the popular Taken franchise took a moment to remember his late wife Natasha Richardson who was tragically killed in a Canadian skiing accident in 2009.
While paying tribute to the great love of his life, he implores fans to make the most of each day with their special someone, before it’s too late.
“They say the hardest thing in the world is losing someone you love,” writes Liam, 63.
“Someone you grew old with and watched grow everyday. Someone who showed you how to love. It’s the worst thing to ever happen to anyone.
“My wife died unexpectedly. She brought me so much joy. She was my everything. Those 16 years of being her husband taught me how to love unconditionally.
“We have to stop and be thankful for our spouses. Because, life is very short. Spend time with your spouses. Treat them well. Because, one day, when you look up from your phone, they won’t be there anymore.
“What I truly learned most of all is, live and love everyday like it’s your last. Because, one day, it will be. Take chances and go live life.
“Tell the ones you love, that you love them everyday. Don’t take any moment for granted. Life is worth living.”
A broken-hearted Liam remained quiet about Natasha’s death for five years, finally opening up in 2014 on 60 Minutes.
Liam rememberd the pact the two had made, which said that if either went into a vegetative state the other would take them off life support.
“I went in to her and told her I loved her,” Liam told interviewer Anderson Cooper at the time.
“Said, ‘Sweetie, you’re not coming back from this. You’ve banged your head. I don’t know if you can hear me, but this is what’s gone down.
“And we’re bringing you back to New York. All your friends and family will come.”
The Love Actually star now lives in the US with the pair’s children, Michael, 18, and Daniel, 17.
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