Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
I saw the headline on the front page of the newspaper as I walked into work today. Not a nice way to start a workweek.
I'm old enough to remember seeing Superman in a drive-in theater with my dad, not two weeks after it opened. I also remember reading about the dangerous wirework, as well as the fact that Chris deliberately bulked up with extra meals and 4 hours of weight training a day (because he'd be damned if he would play a Superman with fake, padded muscles). He was a hero to millions then, and after the accident in '95, he became a symbol and hero to an entirely new generation and audience.
Maybe his early death was pre-ordained, but that doesn't make it any easier. The only positive thing that can be said for this is the freedom he and his family now have.
I'm old enough to remember seeing Superman in a drive-in theater with my dad, not two weeks after it opened. I also remember reading about the dangerous wirework, as well as the fact that Chris deliberately bulked up with extra meals and 4 hours of weight training a day (because he'd be damned if he would play a Superman with fake, padded muscles). He was a hero to millions then, and after the accident in '95, he became a symbol and hero to an entirely new generation and audience.
Maybe his early death was pre-ordained, but that doesn't make it any easier. The only positive thing that can be said for this is the freedom he and his family now have.
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
Very sad, considering the fact that he was still crusading to find a cure for his disability...it simply isn't fair that someone as brave and strong as he should be cut down so early...
Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
I just found out about this today, i feel sad, he was a good man and he played the most famous superhero of the world with great talent, may he rest in peace now.
Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
May the bravest man in the world always be remembered. Long Live Superman.
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
My friend called me to tell me this. Hadn't gotten this far down in Todays Posts.
This is very sad to hear. I remember the first Superman in 1978 and seeing it in the theater and thinking how cool it was. There was a time I like Christopher. Crap I think I had a crush on him.
I hope Bryan Singer dedicates the first Superman movie to good 'ol Christopher. He now flies among the angels. You'll be missed man.
This is very sad to hear. I remember the first Superman in 1978 and seeing it in the theater and thinking how cool it was. There was a time I like Christopher. Crap I think I had a crush on him.
I hope Bryan Singer dedicates the first Superman movie to good 'ol Christopher. He now flies among the angels. You'll be missed man.
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
This was sad news . Reeves was a great person and a dedicated proponent of research to find cures for his as well as many others maladies. I remember his Supes movies and I had a crush on him too, and I don't even LIKE Superman.
He will be missed
He will be missed
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I heard about this in my history class today, and it made me start crying.:(He was one of my favorite Actors, and it always hurt to see one leave, especially so young. But I suppose it is a release for him:*) I'll miss him.
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
I remember hearing about it last night. I really couldn't figure out why it hit so it hit hard, until someone said it felt like hope had died. And that's true, he gave hope to millions and it seems with his passing that some of it is lost. He will be deadly missed.
And hell, I had a crush on him too.
And hell, I had a crush on him too.
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It is amazing how the power of one departing one plane of existence to the next releases into all hearts who know him and his works, the compulsion and motivation to push forth to continue the work of his dream. To bring to reality the possible cures that stem cell research can achieve. Though now set free, I feel his spirit will continue this work from the otherside to inspire those of us here with the powers and knowledge to eventually make it so. Free from his prison of flesh he now flies like the Superman he really is, forever. There is sadness and there is joy. Godspeed Christopher Reeve.
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Christopher Reeve, dead at age 52
How very sad. But he isn't suffering anymore. My aunt Gladys is 93 and has cancer from second hand smoke and she is about to go soon. I went to see her the other day. She was so weak I felt like crying when I saw her. She used to be such a lively person.