Christopher Reeve has died- Page 2
Christopher Reeve has died
cabarethed
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#25re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 8:56am
I don't cry often over celebrities dying, but this did it.
My condolences. 
#26re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:12amThis is so sad. But thank God that we have had such amazing people like him to look up to. He will truly be missed.
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sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#27re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:14amHe took his personal tragedy as a sign to work for others so afflicted. His presence did so much for spinal cord research that might otherwise not have happened. How many others would have accomplished so much in such a short span? Memento Mori. Updated On: 10/11/04 at 09:14 AM
#28re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:20amSo sad, he fought so hard to walk again. What a courageous man.
"Life is not measured by the number
of breaths we take, but by moments
that take our breath away."
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but how to dance in the rain."
wickedfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 7/8/04
#29re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 9:45am
I am in tears just reading this thread... What a courageous, wonderful, talented man he was......he will be missed..
#30re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 10:11am
We've lost so many great performer's this week. I woke up this morning, turned on the TV, and almost cried my eyes out.
Such a great man.
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#32re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 10:24am
I had only known CR when I was a student at Juilliard. He, Robin Williams and Kevin Kline were instrumental in my decision to audition there. After he'd become a Superman movie star, he was still a regular Joe, would talk to all the students who approached him. He put everyone at ease & seemed to make everyone he spoke with feel special by giving them his undivided attention.
When I rode the subway w/him at W.72nd St., I remember joking with him about the caped crusader taking the IRT to rehearsals.
A true hero. The world was a better place with him in it. I hope his fight for stem cell research helped to make a big difference and that those who are able will continue his work.
Milla
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#33re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 10:32amThis is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with his family.
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WebSphinx
Swing Joined: 10/11/04
#34re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 10:36am
I'm very sad to hear of this.
He was determined to walk again; he was steadily and courageously working in that direction, and working to speed the medical studies that would lead to help for himself and others dealing with nerve damage and paralysis.
An admirable and good man, and a loss to us all.
Kris2
Featured Actor Joined: 9/30/04
#35re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:04am
I walked into my Intro to Theater class today and this is the first thing my teacher announced. I was shocked. I'm so incredibly sad to hear this. I always held out hope that he would walk again. His courage was truly inpiring. This hurts my heart. We lost a good man and a great actor. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Superman is gone =*(
#36re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:14am
I heard this news this mornin on tv andm y mouth just dropped. It's really sad that a person who did so much just died.
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#37re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:20am
This news truly saddens me. I felt that Christopher was an exceptional actor with enormous range. He gave an outstanding performance in FIFTH OF JULY. I had the pleasure of meeting him afterwards. There were so many fans waiting for him that he set up a small desk backstage and met EVERYONE, signing autographs and shaking hands. You could tell that he genuinely liked meeting his admirers.
"May flights of angels sing him to his rest" (Shakespeare)
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
newyorkuniq
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/03
#38re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:22am
Wow this is very sad and suprising.
I just saw a tv movie advertised last night that he had either directed or produced.
#39re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:27amOh gosh, when i read the title of this thread I hoped it was a joke, or a rumor, or something. I had such hope for him that he would be able to walk again.
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#40re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:29am
What a sad day for fans. He was such an inspirational person.
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#41re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 11:37am
He will be greatly missed, yet his struggles only gave hope to that many more....a truly amazing man..... RIP. Christopher
#42re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:23pmWhen I saw this thread, I did a double take, then turned on CNN. Wow. He will definitely be missed. He was such a great man.
I have my books and my poetry to protect me...
dotmarie
Broadway Star Joined: 8/14/03
#43re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:24pm
It's awful...I was shocked when I heard. =( He will be missed.
RIP Christopher Reeve.
Sant
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/12/04
#44re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 12:56pm
Even though he was never my favourite actor I had such a tremendous respect for him because the way he didn't hide away after his accident! In public, he never complained 'why me?', never asked for sympathy, never felt sorry for himself. He always kept his positive attitude and his belief that one day he'd walk again. I can't help but admire his inner strength.
R.I.P., Mr Reeve.
QueenMuppet
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/04
#45re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 1:34pm
This really shocked me. He was so strong and had all this believe and faith in himself. Terrible news.
QM
'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
JJsugar
Featured Actor Joined: 9/10/04
#46re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 1:58pm
it's soo sad to hear this news!
Christopher Reeve was a real life Hero and he really was Superman! I do think God gave him the role as superman for a reason he is a Hero and inspiration to everyone!
you can honor Christopher by getting involved with your local community and they normally have Disabled Centers for people that have been in accidents or have health crisis! he had a great message for people to appreciate their health and not let the day to day stress get you down! also to have hope in the face of no hope and to beleive in miracles!
god bless christopher reeve he is and will continue to be a great inspiration to us all! next to princess diana i have to say i really loved christopher reeve and micheal j. fox some people just are Hero's and show us all the value of life and helping others in need what courage he had amazing!
he might have a website or a foundation i think if anyone wants to donate and help! but it is soo easy to pick up the phone and call your local family services in your community and ask about what can you do to help your local disability center do they need volunteers, food donations, and clothes? or just offer to help if you have the time and means! there are many people that are disabled and need others to reach out and lend a helping hand as a good neighbor!
#47re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 2:38pmah poor soul...i have a picture with his wax figure
"gimme a bottle of bourbon and half a chicken and i'll conquer the world!"
#48re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 2:50pmthats so sad. he was pretty young. superman found the kryptonite to be cliche.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#49re: Christopher Reeve has died
Posted: 10/11/04 at 4:17pm
“Christopher was a hero to many people, yet he always said it was the ordinary people living with disability who were truly extraordinary." -Kathy Lewis, President and CEO of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.
