A moment of silence for Christopher Reeve

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2004-10-11 02:13am

Although my mother was never a huge comics fan (that role, was left up to me) and that the film of her generation wasn't Superman but the Rocky Horror Picture Show) she always respected and admired Reeve for his courage in facing his paralysis. I can recall her first hearing about the accident with clear clarity; she was visibly shocked. The idea that the Superman could still show his will power and love of life, even paralyzed, I think gave her some degree of strength in fighting her cancer during its early stages (aside from wanting to keep harassing me as long as she could

).

Thnak you for your inspiration to her and to countless others, Mr. Reeve (and coming from a Batman fan like myself, this truly comes from the bottom of my heart).

Typhonis 1 · Post by **Typhonis 1** » 2004-10-11 02:23am

The last son of Krypton is no more.

Macross · Post by **Macross** » 2004-10-11 02:26am

Shinova wrote:From all looks of it, he could've walked again in the future.

Really sorry news this is.

His will and determination was nothing short of inspiring. He learned to move his finger, was able to breathe for a short period of time without a respirator regained his senses of taste and smell, and even began to feel sensations in his body....

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-10-11 02:39am

Let his final legacy be the the cure for his injuries, and let it come soon.

Courage knows no bounds.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-10-11 02:53am

Wow, he was 52?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2004-10-11 03:04am

Here's to a real Superman.

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2004-10-11 03:38am

Grand Moff Yenchin · Post by **Grand Moff Yenchin** » 2004-10-11 03:39am

A tribute

JointStrikeFighter · Post by **JointStrikeFighter** » 2004-10-11 03:55am

we thank you for your attempts to fight the fundies and get stem-cell research of the ground

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2004-10-11 03:59am

Grand Moff Yenchin wrote:A tribute

That was absolutely stunning. Thank you.

Mlenk · Post by **Mlenk** » 2004-10-11 04:00am

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Icehawk · Post by **Icehawk** » 2004-10-11 04:52am

words cannot describe......

Hamel · Post by **Hamel** » 2004-10-11 05:29am

We just lost a good man.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2004-10-11 05:58am

....

He fought damn hard for ten years. I had nothing but respect for him.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2004-10-11 06:13am

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-10-11 06:21am

Although I said a comment about him recently that I now regret somewhat, I have to say that his eventual fight in life against such debilitating diseases (ironically his accident happened the same year his last movie came out about a cop paralysed by a bullet) was quite exemplary.

Make no mistake. Reeve as a fighter for the curing of neurodegenerative and other neurological problems did more for the world than any fictional superhero could. For that he will truly be remembered.

Jason von Evil · Post by **Jason von Evil** » 2004-10-11 06:31am

As soon as I found out, my eyes started to tear up, so I'm going to post what I posted at another forum.

Reeves was a fine actor and in my opinion, WAS Superman. Not just because he played Superman, but because he didn't give up on life when he was paralyzed. No, he stood his ground (metaphorically) and fought back. He wowed the world and gave hope when he managed to move his feet a few times. He fought the good fight, not just for himself, but for everyone who had a disability. For this, he shall forever be Superman in the eyes and hearts of the world.

Goodbye, Kal-El.

I think it would be appropriate if us fans wore either avatars of Superman's cape or something like that, to honor him.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2004-10-11 06:55am

Man, I was at the edge of sleep half-listening to the beginning of the Howard Stern show, and he announced this. Now I'm wide awake and have to be at work in the next 8 hours...

Jon · Post by **Jon** » 2004-10-11 06:59am

Unexpected,

RIP Indeed

Murazor · Post by **Murazor** » 2004-10-11 07:22am

RIP.

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2004-10-11 07:27am

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2004-10-11 07:34am

Long live the Superman. You finally escaped the cape, friend. May your legacy be an end to paralysis forever.

...Now you really can fly.

Patrick Degan · Post by **Patrick Degan** » 2004-10-11 08:15am

I had hoped that this had been just another internet rumour, but the host for C-SPAN's Washington Journal mentioned it in the morning's headlines and that was my first confirmation that the story was true.

I'd really been looking forward to his taking those first steps out of that damn chair.

Iceberg · Post by **Iceberg** » 2004-10-11 08:26am

*plays the theme from Superman*

Godspeed, Mr. Reeve.