NorthEast America mourns the passing of the Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve 1952-2004

Christopher Reeve was most famous for his role as Superman, but his most important work was on his drive for stem cell research.

Reeve was in an accident in 1995, which left him a quadriplegic. It was becuase of this accident that he saw the need for stem cell research.

He passed away this Sunday (10/10/4), due to complications arrising from a pressure wound, which eventually resulted in a fatal heart attack. A pressure wound is essentially similar to a bed sore. This wound was not able to heal properly and he got an infection from it which made him take a turn for the worse Friday. He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday in a coma for which he did not recover.

The average life expectancy for someone with an injury as Reeve, is 7 years. He lived for 9 years after the injury.

He was slowly making a come-back and as of 3 months ago was able to move his finger.

He was even making a comeback in the entertainment industry, having several guest appearances on Smallville, a show about the year before Clark Kent became Superman. Later this month he has a show, on Lifetime I believe, that he directed about a quadriplegic girl. It aires on the 25th.

Please take a moment to reflect on not just a screen hero but a true hero.

Christopher Reeve 1952-2004

 

R.I.P. Man of Steel.

 

yes it was sad to lose a lose a hero