R.I.P. Christopher Reeve
Monday, October 11, 2004 by grayhaze | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Actor Christopher Reeve dies
Actor Christopher Reeve, star of the Superman films of the 1970s and 80s, has died.
The 52-year-old had been suffering from an infection as a result of a pressure wound and died on Sunday, his publicist Wesley Combs said.
He suffered a cardiac arrest at his New York home and slipped into a coma, Mr Combs added.
Reeve was paralysed nine years ago when he broke his neck after being thrown from a horse.
He later became an advocate for spinal cord injury research. In recent years, he had regained sensation in some parts of his body.
He had also returned to acting, appearing in a 1998 production of Rear Window, a modern version of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller about a man in a wheelchair who becomes convinced that a neighbour has been murdered.
The role won him a Screen Actors Guild award.
For the full text: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/3732310.stm
I personally will miss this fine example of a human being, who was an inspiration to so many with his courage and determination not to let anything get in the way of his living life to the full. A sad day indeed.
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Actor Christopher Reeve, star of the Superman films of the 1970s and 80s, has died.
The 52-year-old had been suffering from an infection as a result of a pressure wound and died on Sunday, his publicist Wesley Combs said.
He suffered a cardiac arrest at his New York home and slipped into a coma, Mr Combs added.
Reeve was paralysed nine years ago when he broke his neck after being thrown from a horse.
He later became an advocate for spinal cord injury research. In recent years, he had regained sensation in some parts of his body.
He had also returned to acting, appearing in a 1998 production of Rear Window, a modern version of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller about a man in a wheelchair who becomes convinced that a neighbour has been murdered.
The role won him a Screen Actors Guild award.
For the full text: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/3732310.stm
I personally will miss this fine example of a human being, who was an inspiration to so many with his courage and determination not to let anything get in the way of his living life to the full. A sad day indeed.
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Chickie
Reply #2 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:05 AM
Reply #2 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:05 AM
RIP - Chistopher Reeve & Rodney Dangerfield. 
Both will be missed.
Both will be missed.
Doreen
Reply #3 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:16 AM
Reply #3 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:16 AM
Yes sad news but he the normal life span after the injuries he had is 7 yrs he went 9 and used his years wisely so that was a good thing. (still sad news for his family)
werewolf
Reply #4 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:25 AM
Reply #4 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:25 AM
Man, this came as a surprise. I didn't know. Very sad.
Watson
Reply #5 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:26 AM
Reply #5 Monday, October 11, 2004 9:26 AM
In addition to the acting, this year he returned to small screen appearing in Smallville a few times. He will be missed.
carolelee
Reply #6 Monday, October 11, 2004 10:03 AM
Reply #6 Monday, October 11, 2004 10:03 AM
I caught a glimse of Christopher while he was filming Superman(can't remember if it was Superman II or III)in Calgary, Alberta years ago. He was a pilar of strength and an inspiration to all.......RIP Christopher
Black Xero
Reply #7 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:40 AM
Are you that much old??????
Reply #7 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:40 AM
| 6 by carolelee - 10/11/2004 10:03:05 AM I caught a glimse of Christopher while he was filming Superman(can't remember if it was Superman II or III)in Calgary, Alberta years ago. |
Are you that much old??????
JanOscar
Reply #8 Monday, October 11, 2004 12:04 PM
Black Xero, I hope you're very young, or you're gonna see a lot of "old" girls walk away.
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Reply #8 Monday, October 11, 2004 12:04 PM
| Are you that much old?????? |
Black Xero, I hope you're very young, or you're gonna see a lot of "old" girls walk away.
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CerebroJD
Reply #9 Monday, October 11, 2004 2:21 PM
Reply #9 Monday, October 11, 2004 2:21 PM
Not even Superman lives forever, but he did well.
carolelee
Reply #10 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:10 PM
Reply #10 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:10 PM
#7 Black Xero, I was in my early teens back then.......you do the math
SelfExiled
Reply #11 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:28 PM
She doesn't look that old to me. In fact, she looks quite young and lovely. (I might get myself into trouble for that comment, though.) Oh well.
Reply #11 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:28 PM
| Are you that much old?????? |
She doesn't look that old to me. In fact, she looks quite young and lovely. (I might get myself into trouble for that comment, though.) Oh well.
SelfExiled
Reply #12 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:29 PM
Reply #12 Monday, October 11, 2004 3:29 PM
Isn't skinning fun. And you get to meet all these lovely ladies too. Wohoo!
Jafo
Reply #13 Monday, October 11, 2004 4:10 PM
Reply #13 Monday, October 11, 2004 4:10 PM
He was over here in Oz, last year promoting stem-cell research.
When Australia made it compulsory for bicycle helmet wearing I always argued just how many more people die or are injured falling or being thrown from a horse, than on a bicycle, yet the laws did not encompass them.....makes you wonder.
'Tis sad he succumbed before research caught up with a 'cure'.
sapphira
Reply #14 Monday, October 11, 2004 4:20 PM
Reply #14 Monday, October 11, 2004 4:20 PM
The loss of any individual is a tragedy, but at least he will be remembered for his spirit and compassion. It is sad, indeed....
Sugaree
Reply #15 Monday, October 11, 2004 10:22 PM
Reply #15 Monday, October 11, 2004 10:22 PM
Superman never made any money
For saving the world from Solomon Grundy
And sometimes I despair the world will never see
Another man like him
See you soon, Chris
For saving the world from Solomon Grundy
And sometimes I despair the world will never see
Another man like him
See you soon, Chris
Rutabaga64
Reply #16 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:09 PM
Reply #16 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:09 PM
It's not very often that I get misty-eyed over the death of a celebrity, but today was definitely one of those days. I'd always liked Christopher Reeve as an actor (besides Superman, Somewhere in Time is a particular favorite of mine), but I'd really grown to respect and admire him as a human being after his accident. He had such passion and commitment...that's why I was so shocked when I heard of his death this morning. It just didn't make sense.
Hopefully his loved ones and his foundation will carry on his work with as much spirit and determination as he had.
If anyone is interested in leaving condolence messages for the family and/or making any donations to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the URL is http://www.christopherreeve.org.
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Hopefully his loved ones and his foundation will carry on his work with as much spirit and determination as he had.
If anyone is interested in leaving condolence messages for the family and/or making any donations to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the URL is http://www.christopherreeve.org.
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Sugaree
Reply #17 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:14 PM
Reply #17 Monday, October 11, 2004 11:14 PM
I'm watching "Somewhere In Time"....At this moment
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SelfExiled
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:08 AM
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:08 AM
It was such a terrible freak accident when I heard that he fell off his horse and was paralyzed. And, at the height of his movie career too. Wow, isn't life sad sometimes. And now he's dead. What a tragedy. Rest in peace, Christopher.
Jafo
Reply #20 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:56 AM
Reply #20 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:56 AM
zecretzero.....2 things.
1. respect is a positive character trait.
2. don't overuse emoticons.
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Reply #1 Monday, October 11, 2004 6:44 AM