Sad Birthday for Liam Neeson

Today marks Liam Neeson’s first birthday since the tragic death of his beloved wife, Natasha Richardson.

The Irish-born actor turns 57 and will be spending the day with his and Natasha’s sons, Michael, 13, Daniel 12, plus a few other very close friends and family members.

“It’s not a day for a big party,” a family friend told RadarOnline.com.

“But Liam is trying to make things as normal as possible for the boys and show them that life does go on.”

Richardson’s died in a skiing accident in Canada March 18.

The couple would have celebrated their 15th anniversary on July 3.

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