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RIP Christopher Reeve
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 2:15 am
by Natasha (candygirl)
Christopher Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies whose near-fatal riding accident nine years ago turned him into a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 52.
Reeve fell into a coma Saturday after going into cardiac arrest while at his New York home, said his publicist, Wesley Combs told The Associated Press by phone from Washington, D.C., on Sunday night.
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 3:52 am
by starbug
This is awful. After his astounding progress following his accident, and his tireless campaigning...
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 4:08 am
by Jody Barsch*
This is really upsetting news. Since early childhood I have always adored Christopher Reeve (much like my love of Bob Hope, I think it may be routed in his appearance on The Muppet Show.) Mr. Reeve exhibited great spirit and bravery for years, my sympathy goes out to his family.
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 4:23 am
by Sascha
I just heard it this morning on the radio and I'm shocked. This is really sad. It was admirable how he fought against his paralysis since his accident.
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 10:19 am
by special_k
I read the news five minutes ago. I still can't believe it. Superman is dead. May he rest in peace.
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 10:25 am
by Nothingman
Wow, that is a shocker. He was more of a Superman after the accident than before, may we all learn from his strength of character. He will be missed.
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 11:26 am
by Amika
I am saddened by this news. I heard it on the radio this morning and couldn't believe it. He was only 52...
Posted: Oct 11th 2004, 9:44 pm
by lance
Yeah,
I also heard about this morning, incredibly sad. Where others might have died from dispair or simply lived a reclusive life Christopher Reeve chose to lead by example. A stronger man I cannot think of.
He will be missed but I think the causes he fought for will live on.
-LanceMan