Superman: Christopher Reeves passes away

[thomas7g]

http://thomas7g.com/post/i-reeve.jpg
http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/11/obit.reeve.ap/index.html


Christopher Reeves has died of heart failure.


:( I feel so damned depressed over this.

[tracyb144]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/11/obit.reeve.ap/index.html


Christopher Reeves has died of heart failure.


:( I feel so damned depressed over this.

Tom,

I am in shock and in tears. He was such a brave man and one of my favorite performers. :cry:

God bless you Christopher. Rise up and walk with the Angels. You are free.

Tracy

[Rowan]

OMG NO!!!

Oh Thomas :( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((Thomas))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I can't believe this!!

[Rowan]

Reeve was being treated at Northern Westchester Hospital for a pressure wound that he developed, a common complication for people living with paralysis. In the past week, the wound had become severely infected, resulting in a serious systemic infection.

This makes me angry because it means his death was completely avoidable!!! My teachers in nursing used to tell us that there was no excuse for pressure sores they are avoidable. :/:

[dilbertman]

:wtf: :( :cry:

Jim :superholy

[jewels]

What Jim said. :cry:

To the best Superman. Today you truly got your wings. :salute:
:superholy:

[thomas7g]

I wanted to do something for my friend's here. So I'm using some bandwidth so you can see this commercial staring Mr Reeves. It only airred once (that I know of) during the superbowl.

Its the optomistic future where CGI allows Chris Reeves to walk again.

It may be painful to watch. So its up to everyone's individual discretion to actual view the link.

http://www.thomas7g.com/post/nuveen.mov
3MB, Quicktime required

[Rowan]

Thank you Thomas I love that comercial!! I'm still in shock though...

[thomas7g]

You are welcomed. I'm glad you liked it.

I was just thinking....Reeves once played Superman. Then he lost his ability to walk, and he became a real life Superman. Now he's no longer confined by a wheelchair and he has his angel wings.

:wings:

It's a bittersweet comfort.

[thomas7g]

I really like that picture. Thanks Darrell for posting it here.

btw... If I don't do smiies, its cause I don't feel like cute little icons now....

[thomas7g]

Does anyone know if he shot any smallville episodes? I really would like to see him one last time.

[BST]

Dear Lord, NO!

:cry:


Mr. Reeve,

You were a SUPER man, in every sense of the word.
Godspeed and God Bless.

Rest in peace, sir.

:salute: :salute: :salute:

[amberstar]

This news comes as a complete shock!

Reeves was an inspiration to many people, he touched so many lives..... His courage truly made him Superman.
May he now soar with the angels.............................


:cry:

[amberstar]

I wanted to do something for my friend's here. So I'm using some bandwidth so you can see this commercial staring Mr Reeves. It only airred once (that I know of) during the superbowl.

Its the optomistic future where CGI allows Chris Reeves to walk again.

It may be painful to watch. So its up to everyone's individual discretion to actual view the link.

http://www.thomas7g.com/post/nuveen.mov
3MB, Quicktime required


(((((((((((Tom )))))))))))))

Thank you so much for the link. I remember seeing that during the superbowl, it was good to see it again.
Now he is free.........

[Rowan]

Does anyone know if he shot any smallville episodes? I really would like to see him one last time.http://www.scifipulse.net/smallville/Reeves_Returns_To_Smallville.html

but I'm sure I saw an add with him in it just last week for smallville for this years show

[amberstar]

http://www.scifipulse.net/smallville/Reeves_Returns_To_Smallville.html

but I'm sure I saw an add with him in it just last week for smallville for this years show

That was a really good episode.

[julix]

OH NO,
I am in complete shock..............I so loved and admired him and hoped he would walk again one day. Tom thanks for posting the commercial I always loved it and held out hope that we would indeed see him walk again one day. It is true what all the other warriors have said..............Mr. Reeves you are free now :)

[Sci-Fi]

:cry: :cry: :(

[Stevew]

Just read this this morn, Very depressing
:cry: :( :cry: :( :cry:

[CommanderTaggart]

Nothing I can add to what has already been said here. I share the shock and anguish of all fans of Christopher and Superman. If there is comfort to be had, it is that Chris is now free from all earthly pain and suffering, and can now walk into the welcoming arms and love of the Lord.

[julix]

Very well said Tag :thumbsup:

[kingfish]

Reeve's shot two episodes for last years season and was mentioned in the season opener by Margot Kidder's character. I am sure that he would have returned this season. This is very sad news. I heard him on Larry King Live discuss his condition. Reeve's was optimistic BUT he stated the longer he remained in the chair it could be his end a death sentence.

[BRG]

Tragic.

The news of Christopher Reeve's death broke over here this morning, I heard it on the radio while at work. I could not believe it was true, it felt like I had been punched in the gut.
It was totally unexpected. I thought he was doing well, they said he had regained some feeling in his fingers & toes, and there was some hope that he would eventually walk again. Then we get this terrible news, it really is hard to take.

For me, and I suspect most of my generation, Chris Reeve WAS Superman. A role he was born to play, and played him so well it probably cost him other parts because you could not look at him without seeing the Man of Steel. Then after his accedent, his tireless work for spinal injury reserch brought hope to thousands of sufferers, and earned the respect and admiration of millions. The legacy of his work will be felt long after his untimley passing, and in the future, those who suffer spinal injuries will have a lot to thank Chris Reeve. He truly became more than a Superman.

My thoughts are with his friends and family.
Rest in peace Christopher
BRG

[nightscape2112]

verry sad news indeed. be at peace christopher reeve.

nightscape

[kingfish]

I remember seeing Chris in Death Trap with Michael Caine. It was funny as heck. The only other actor that played Superman to perfection was George Reeves. The actor who played Jimmy Olsen went on to play Perry White in the Chris Reeve movies.

[Dawg]

I, too, am deeply saddened by his passing.

He was and will remain an inspiration - a genuine Super man.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[ernie90125]

This is very sad news....proof that a hero need not be made of steel, as their actions can make them so much more...

[martok2112]

Amen!

[cranky1c]

To add to the good things already said:

His acting completely aside: here was a man who sustained an injury that would have understandably led many people to hoplesness, rage and despair. This man took a bad hand and managed to play it in a way that not only preserved his family life and personal integrety, but enabled him to become an effective advocate for those similarly stricken. Who needs a cape or an iconic role when you have the courage, maturity and strength to do that.

Anybody can put on tights. Not everyone can do that.

[Dawg]

As a tribute to Mr. Reeve, let's all use the Superman icon on all our posts today, as I have above.

What do you say?

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[amberstar]

Sounds Perfect to me Dawg!

[julix]

I think so too!

[Dawg]

I was perusing at lunch and found this interesting article:

http://www.comcast.net/News/HEALTHWELLNESS//XML/1500_Health__medical/d11c4df7-ff33-453f-9dea-b2cab9ccd52c.html

Very interesting reading under the circumstances.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[BST]

http://thomas7g.com/battlestar-galactica/smilies/superman.gif

[Muffit]

I am in total, stunned, disbelief. A piece of hope in my own life passes with him.

May you soar as the highest angel, Mr. Reeve...

[Captain Bran]

He will always be Superman to me. He will be truly missed.

[braxiss]

:salute: goodbye, farewell, and god speed :salute:

[Rowan]

I was perusing at lunch and found this interesting article:

http://www.comcast.net/News/HEALTHWELLNESS//XML/1500_Health__medical/d11c4df7-ff33-453f-9dea-b2cab9ccd52c.html

Very interesting reading under the circumstances.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:Except that pressure sores should be prevented in the first place!! There are special beds now that constantly move so that the patient is not spending anymore than 20 minutes on any one area. Also the skin should be checked daily for any red areas that is the first sign of the development of a pressure sore, as soon as it's detected that area should be kept from experiencing any pressure (through various means) until the redness goes away. There are many things that can be done well in advance of a pressure sore developing it's all in the preventative care!!! Someone was not checking him properly and not treating the area properly BEFORE if became an actual wound! You would think that with all that money you could get proper care! You have to be vigilant and committed to excellence day after day it only takes one lazy day for it all to go down hill!

http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=21486

Conclusion

95% of all pressure sores are preventable. The key to preventing a pressure sore is maintaining healthy skin. For individuals with spinal cord injury, prevention of pressure sores is an ongoing, lifelong process.

[amberstar]

20/20 ABC is showing a special on Reeves tonight at 8:00pm.

[thomas7g]

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

[amberstar]

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

So true Thomas......my prayers are with her and all of his family.

[repcisg]

We have lost a true hero, a man of great courage.

[julix]

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.


I agree Tom
She is an incredible woman...prayers to all his family and all of us who have felt the loss so deeply.

[thomas7g]

I just created this little icon. Feel free to use it.

mourningsuperman
mourningsuperman

[braxiss]

mourningsuperman

great work tom :salute:

[Rowan]

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.She is an amazing woman I fell in love with her !!! but why is she going through remorse did you read something?

[Dawg]

mourningsuperman

Remorse as in mourning, Rowan.

Yes, a remarkable woman who stood by her husband's side through the worst that could happen.

A very sad day.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[warhammerdriver]

Nothing I can add to what has already been said here. I share the shock and anguish of all fans of Christopher and Superman. If there is comfort to be had, it is that Chris is now free from all earthly pain and suffering, and can now walk into the welcoming arms and love of the Lord.

I'm just gonna have to borrow CT's words. He pretty much sums it up.

:( :cry: :( :cry: :( :cry:

I didn't even know he was ill.

[bsg1fan1975]

Christopher, may you rest in eternal peace and look down at this world knowing you will be missed. You gave hope and inspiration to many.

[julix]

I think what is the most heart-wrenching part of loosing Christopher, besides the obvious. Is that I held out hope that we would see him walk again.....And now that he is gone a part of that hope feels like it is gone. I know there are many things in life to be hopeful about, although the world I am living in today compared to my childhood is harder to maintain that level of hope(outside of God)So having Christopher gone is even harder to take for me because of that specific loss. The research he was so passionatley fighting for (is controversial-I know) now has lost a wonderful spokesperson with clout. I am worried about how that fight will go because the research could tremendously help my son. I was at special olympics last night with my Chris and looked at all the kids who could themselves benefit from the research and felt a little concerned about that aspect of the Christopher Reeves loss(now that the initial shock is waning some). I don't have all the answers about the resarch and I know some people are against it but put yourself in his place or my son's and I think a lot of you would try to do whatever you could to help a loved one who is struggeling.

[Ethan]

I have a dear friend who has a C-4 Back injury. Christopher Reeves was an inspiration to both of us.

He will be missed.

Ethan

[The 14th Colony]

God, this is so sad. He was and is a hero to me. It's hard to believe he came so far after his accident, only to die from something so simple.

[PlaidSquadron]

This is sad, but rather then focus on that....

It was Chris Reeve's as Clark Kent/Superman that showed me the goofy disguise of glasses really could work. His performance as stumbly Kent versus his confidence as Superman was amazing. He was a fantastic actor.

Death Trap (as noted earlier) is very funny, and if you ever get a chance to see Noises Off..., both Reeves and John Ritter are hillarious

[cobrastrikelead]

nt.

[gmd3d]

I was so saddend to hear of Christopher Reeve passing , He is a fine man, full of inner strenght who gave the Superman charactor deeper meaning. As Superman , Chris Reeve allowed us too dream that we could fly . To me he gave Superman heart and a wonderful personality . he will be missed.

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