Stars remember Natasha Richardson

Friends and family remembered Natasha Richardson at amfAR's annual New York gala on Wednesday night.

Richardson sustained a head injury which resulted in her death while skiing in Canada last March. The actress became an activist for AIDS research after her father Tony Richardson died of AIDS-related causes in the early '90s. She was a member of the board of trustees for the Foundation of AIDS Research.

"I remember her laugh", Alan Cumming told People. "She was really kind to me."

Friends of Richardson recalled her as a talented cook and inviting hostess.

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

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

Meanwhile, Richardson's mother Vanessa Redgrave gave a tribute to her daughter, saying: "My darling Natasha, I'm so proud of your courage, your hard work, your total commitment and your beautiful, life-giving spirit. Thank you."

The night ended with a song by Lady GaGa, followed by a rendition of traditional Irish tune 'The Parting Glass', sung by Meryl Streep.