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10-11-2004, 01:31 AM
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Christopher Reeve has died
It was just confirmed that Christopher Reeve has has passed away at age 52. He suffered a cardiac arrest Friday or Saturday and fell into a coma. He died on Sunday.
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10-11-2004, 01:34 AM
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That is very sad.  I think he was just in Chicago recently and he seemed to be doing well.
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10-11-2004, 01:54 AM
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His poor family. This is so sad......
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10-11-2004, 03:55 AM
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Actually Christopher Reeve fell into a coma Saturday and died Sunday. It is very sad. I alwasy liked him as an actor -- esp in one of my fave movies "Somewhere in Time" -- and I admired his courage after his accident. His widow Dana and the rest of his family are in my prayers....
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10-11-2004, 06:35 AM
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Christopher Reeve was truly an inspirational individual who, in spite of his own hardships, worked tirelessly for charities. He will be missed.
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10-11-2004, 07:06 AM
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He was such a courageous man.
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10-11-2004, 08:18 AM
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How sad.  He has gone through so much over the last 10 years.
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10-11-2004, 08:47 AM
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very very sad
I must call my brother
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10-11-2004, 09:23 AM
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I saw him at Iowa State 2 years ago- he did amazing things helping to advance disabled Americans into mainstream society.
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10-11-2004, 10:08 AM
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The department where I worked a few years ago had to do a lot of work w/ Mr. Reeve when he came to give a speech at our Parents' Weekend (he's an alum parent of my school). Class Act--completely accomodating and courteous, and probably one of the nicest "stars" we had to deal with.
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10-11-2004, 10:27 AM
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What I don't get is that he died of bed sores?
Or at least complications (the heart attack) caused by bed sores.
With all the technology and medical care he had, I don't see how this was allowed to happen.
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10-11-2004, 10:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ktsnake
What I don't get is that he died of bed sores?
Or at least complications (the heart attack) caused by bed sores.
With all the technology and medical care he had, I don't see how this was allowed to happen.
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See, this is why I was skeptical during the first reports. Even the Associated Press had to submit a correction from a previous news release.
I've heard conflicting things, heart failure that was caused by his coma (and possibly due to DNR orders) or a heart attack caused by the infections.
I'm sure that, later on, a clearer statement will be made.
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10-11-2004, 10:34 AM
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I am watching CNN Headline News right now.
All they have stated thus far is that he had developed a severe infection, had a cardiac arrest and then fell into a coma. He died around 5:30pm (EST) in New York on Sunday.
My heart and prayers go to his family and friends.
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10-11-2004, 10:39 AM
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oh this is so terrible. he was such a great and courageous person
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10-11-2004, 11:08 AM
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I found this online and I thought I would share.
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Mourns the Death of its Chairman Christopher Reeve
October 11, 2004
Kathy Lewis, President and CEO of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) issued the following statement today in response to the death of CRPF’s Chairman, Christopher Reeve.
(Springfield, NJ) – “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and staff of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, we are deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden death of our Chairman, Christopher Reeve,” said Lewis.
Mr. Reeve passed away yesterday of heart failure. He was 52 years old. Mr. Reeve fell into a coma after going into cardiac arrest while at home. Reeve was being treated 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.
Mr. Reeve’s death was not a direct result of his spinal cord injury, but an example of how secondary complications can have fatal consequences for people living with paralysis.
“Christopher was a hero to many people, yet he always said it was the ordinary people living with disability who were truly extraordinary” said Lewis. “His memory will serve as inspiration for the work of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and we will continue in his honor to be steadfast in our goal of finding treatments and cures for paralysis.”
“The Foundation extends condolences to the entire Reeve Family. Our thoughts are with all those who mourn in the passing of our Chairman. He will be missed for his life, his work, his passion and his ceaseless courage in the face of adversity that brought hope to millions around the world,” added Lewis.
For those who care to do so, the family has requested that donations be made in his honor to the Foundation. Cards may be sent to the family in care of the Foundation at 500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081.
For those who care to do so, the family has requested that donations be made in his honor to the Foundation. Cards may be sent to the family in care of the Foundation at 500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081.
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