Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve was an actor and activist. He was best known as the star of the Superman films. Reeve died of heart failure in 2004, nine years after a 1995 horse-riding accident left him paralyzed. In 1982, he founded The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The charity organization advocates for legislation and research in the study of spinal cord injuries and helps to improve the quality of life for those impacted.
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Christopher Reeve’s Son Will Confirms Cameo in Upcoming Superman, Says He Was ‘Nervous’ Shooting It
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Christopher Reeve's 3 Children: All About Matthew, Alexandra and Will
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Christopher Reeve Was Paralyzed at an Equestrian Competition 29 Years Ago: Read PEOPLE's 1995 Cover Story
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Jane Seymour Remembers 'Fearless' Christopher Reeve amid Documentary Release: 'Amazing Guy' (Exclusive)
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Inside Christopher Reeve's Early Days as a Theater Actor in N.Y.C.: He 'Definitely' Had Star Power (Exclusive)
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Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams' Friendship: From College Roommates to Becoming 'Brothers from Another Mother'
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Robin Williams Would 'Be Alive' If Christopher Reeve 'Was Still Around,' Says Glenn Close in New Doc
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Why the New Christopher Reeve Doc Moved the Sundance Audience to Tears
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Christopher Reeve's Son Recalls Dad's 'Incredible' Oscars Appearance After Paralyzing Accident (Exclusive)
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Will Reeve Reacts to Comparisons to Father Christopher: 'I Always Take That as a Compliment'
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Who Is Christopher Reeve's Youngest Child? All About Will Reeve
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Barbara Walters' Most Memorable Interviews, Including Her 'Mistake' of Asking One Star 'What Kind of Tree Would You Be?'
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'Superman' Costume Worn by Christopher Reeve in Original Movie Nets Over $350,000 at Auction
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All the Stars Born on September 25
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Will Reeve Will Be 'Thinking' of Parents Dana and Christopher Crossing N.Y.C. Marathon Finish Line
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Google Honors Late 'Superman' Actor Christopher Reeve with Doodle Commemorating His Birthday
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Will Reeve Remembers Late Dad Christopher Reeve on Father's Day: He 'Gave Me Everything'
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Christopher Reeve's Son Goes Pantsless While Reporting 'GMA' Segment: 'They're Shorts I Promise'
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Christopher Reeve's Son Remembers Dad 15 Years After His Death: His Legacy 'Will Always Live On'
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Christopher Reeve's Look-a-Like Son Is All Grown Up at Charity Gala
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Will Reeve Opens Up About His 'Superman' Dad on 'PEOPLE's List'
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Christopher Reeve's Son Announces Creation of Accessible Toys: 'Everyone Deserves the Chance to Play'
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Christopher Reeve's Sons on How They Honor Their Dad: 'We Try to Celebrate Him' Every Day
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Here's the 'Batman v. Superman' Trailer Recut with Adam West and Christopher Reeve (VIDEO)
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Olympic Swimmer Amy Van Dyken Finds a New Purpose After Paralyzing Accident
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Will Reeve on Getting the Call from ESPN: I Thought 'Wow, This is Big'
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Robin Williams's Elder Son Speaks Out: 'We're Trying to Stay Strong'
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Christopher Reeve's Son Gives First Look at Amazing Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Research
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Christopher Reeve's Family Honors Robin Williams for His 'Steadfast Friendship'
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Henry Cavill as Superman: First Look
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Stars Run for Fun ... and Good Causes
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Christopher Reeve's Son to Run for Dad's Foundation
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Christopher Reeve's Son Will 'Doing Very Well'
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Christopher Reeve's Kids Carry on Dad's Fight
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Dana Reeve Brave to the End
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Incredible Journey: 1952-2004
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Dana Reeve Joins Kerry on Campaign Stump
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chris Reeve Remembered
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Q&A with John Kerry