Christopher Reeve was an American actor, director, author, and activist. Chiseled and charming, his famous portrayal of Superman in the 1980s trilogy earned him Hollywood stardom.
On May 27, 1995, Reeve was thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition and became a quadriplegic. For the rest of his life, he required a wheelchair and portable ventilator. He lobbied on behalf of people with spinal-cord injuries, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation and co-founding the Reeve-Irvine Research Center. In October 2004, Christopher Reeve died suddenly of cardiac arrest.
Eight years before his death stunned the world, Christopher Reeve made an unforgettable appearance at the 68th Annual Academy Awards. He introduced a film montage recognizing how Hollywood tackled social issues — and what a powerful moment it was. He maintained such a positive attitude despite such incredible hardship; the three-minute speech said more about the man than it did movies. Watching some of Hollywood's biggest stars standing in ovation is enough to bring tears to anyone's eyes. From funny man Jim Carrey to the stoic Nicolas Cage, it's clear to see the impact Christopher made on his peers and movie fans alike.
It was recently announced that Christopher's daughter Alexandra named her newborn son after her late father. Superman lives on in his grandson, and we can remember the man himself in the incredible video below.
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