News about Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve's determination following his horse riding accident was every bit as heroic as his acting roles before, says Stephen Armstrong

The actor, 32, looked strapping as he wore a tailored grey plaid suit which yellow detailing.

While Will Reeve is the spitting image of his late actor father Christopher Reeve, he isn't interested in becoming a Hollywood leading man. Speaking to PEOPLE this week, Will said that he 'likes' working as a correspondent at ABC News and Good Morning America and that he just isn't 'any good' at acting. 'I like my job as correspondent at ABC News,' Reeve, 32, revealed while on the red carpet at the New York premiere of the new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Will Reeve, the son of the late actor and activist Christopher Reeve, put on a dashing display as he led the stars at the premiere of the new film Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Will, his brother Matthew and sister Alexandra were interviewed for the documentary, which charts their father Christopher's rise to fame, including his career-defining portrayal of Superman, as well as the near-fatal horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Will, who was the spitting image of his late father, was joined by his siblings, along with stars including Susan Sarandon and TV journalists including George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, among others.

The iconic Superman actor died unexpectedly due to heart failure in 2004 at age 52, nine years after an equestrian accident left him paralyzed. Now the movie legend's three children, Matthew, 44, Alexandra, 40 and Will, 32, have worked together to showcase his life on the big screen in the eye-opening new documentary film , Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve's son Will Reeve, 32, has fond memories of his mother Dana. Dana died of lung cancer in 2006 despite never being a smoker and just 17 months after Christopher died. 'Mom was always singing. Always,' Will recalled while promoting Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. 

The life of Christopher Reeve is being showcased on the big screen in the new eye-opening documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. The documentary had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where it was acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for $15 million. Now the film will be released theatrically in a two-night special screening through Fathom Events, with the first night on September 21 and the second on September 25, what would have been Reeve's 72nd birthday.

Christopher Reeve was one of the strongest men on the big screen as he played iconic hero Superman. But the actor wanted to die after he was left paralyzed in a horse-riding accident. The star - who passed in 2004 at the age of 52 - suffered a life-changing spinal injury.

Christopher Reeve's lookalike son Will, 32, has revealed how 'nervous' he was filming a cameo in the upcoming Superman movie. Will's late father was immortalized as the title character in the 1978 movie Superman, and then filmed three sequels stretching into the late 1980s. Now a new film called Superman: Legacy is in the works, starring David Corenswet in the lead role and Rachel Brosnahan as his love interest Lois Lane.

Christopher Reeve's lookalike son Will will make a cameo appearance in the new Superman film - 47 years after the late actor debuted in the iconic superhero franchise. Reeve - who died in 2004 aged 52 - notably portrayed Superman in four films -  Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983) and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987) - before he was left paralyzed in a horse riding accident in 1995.

Christopher Reeve documentary - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve story is set to be released in cinemas later this year - 20 years after the star's death aged 52. The documentary - largely narrated by Reeve thanks to the two audiobook versions of his memoirs - begins on New Year's Eve 1994 with Reeve saying his life was 'perfectly balanced but in an instant everything changed.'

Jane Seymour has recalled fond memories of her friend Christopher Reeve. At the 18th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the actress, 73, talked about her 'amazing' companion. After being asked about her reaction to the documentary SuperMan: The Christopher Reeve Story, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, she told People, 'He was just an amazing guy.'

The answer to longevity might be right on our doorsteps, according to a new book. Author Caroline Paul talks to intrepid women, including a 64-year-old wing walker who defy stereotypes. Louise Wholey is 80, but she has 600 scuba dives under her belt. Shawn Brokemond, a 52-year-old grandmother and BASE jumper, is a BASE jumper. Cynthia Hicks, 73, found a new lease on life after recovering from cancer at the age of 64. She took up wing walking in such a way.

According to reports, the Duke of Sussex, 39, has told people that if his father is unwell, he will step into such a position. Since the King's illness was diagnosed, they are said to have had several 'warm exchanges,' it was reported. Harry, who stepped down as a working royal alongside his wife the Duchess of Sussex in 2020, is a state counsellor, but he is unlikely to undertake any of the King's duties while recovering. According to a royal source, Charles, 75, is eager to reconcile and see more of his son, and believes doing so would protect the monarchy. Despite Duke's latest olive branch interview, royal expert Hugo Vickers told MailOnline that 'neither team' wants the pair back in the United Kingdom.'

According to a new royal biography, King Charles (right) has an 'appalling memory' and sleeps in an oxygen tent to treat sinus problems. Ingrid Seward's book (inset), My Mother and I, claims that His Majesty's memory is enhanced by writing down his thoughts into notebooks, which he keeps in his breast pocket. Although the King, 75, has a vast knowledge of history, it is his short-term memory that is believed to be problematic, with Charles reportedly saying that his'memory is appalling,'. The King also has no empathy for trivial ailments and battles his own sinus problems by sleeping in an oxygen tent,' according to Seward, Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine.'

The GMA's Will Reeve and the Duke of Sussex interview will reveal more about Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle, how his father, King Charles, is doing during his cancer battle and his passion for helping wounded veterans. On the one-year countdown to the next Invictus Games, Harry, 39, and his wife Meghan, 42, first speculated that they had another on-screen interview in the works. On Valentine's Day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen smiling next to Will, followed by a team of cameramen, with GMA announcing late Thursday night that the resulting interview will air on Friday morning.

After talking to Prince Harry on the phone about his cancer diagnosis, he jumped on a plane and headed to King Charles "as soon as I could." The Duke of Sussex said he was 'grateful' to visit Charles and hopes that his father's illness would resolve his rift with the royals, adding, "I love my family." For the first time since Charles postponed all public-facing duties following the diagnosis, Harry discussed the King's wellbeing. He told ABC's Good Morning America about his visit to London without Meghan and their children, less than 24 hours after the news of Charles' health. Asked by GMA host Will Reeve how the short ride home was for him 'emotionally,' Harry replied: 'Look, look, I love my family.' The fact that I was able to board a plane and see him and spend any time with him was awesome.' I've also found in my own life that this sort of illness in the family can have a galvanizing or a sort of reunifying effect on a family.' Is that possible in this case?' Harry replied 'Absolutely' while speaking in Whistler, Canada.' Yeah, I'm positive. The strength of the family unit remains unchanged throughout all these families, as shown by the above. Any illness, or sickness, brings families together,' i think.'

Prince Harry expressed delight in visiting his father King Charles today and hopes that the cancer treatment would resolve his rift with the royals.' For the first time since Charles postponed all public-facing duties following the diagnosis, the Duke of Sussex addressed the King's wellbeing. He told ABC's Good Morning America about his trip to London without Meghan and their children, less than 24 hours after the revelation of Charles' health. When asked by GMA host Will Reeve how the short ride home was for him, he replied: 'I love my family.' I'm grateful for the fact that I was able to board a plane and see him and spend any time with him.' I've also found in my own life that this sort of disease in the family could have a corrosive or a reunifying effect on a family,' said Reeve. Is that possible in this case?' Harry replied emphatically in Whistler, Canada, saying: 'Absolutely.' Yeah, I'm sure. The strength of the family unit comes together in all these families on a day-to-day basis, as seen in the movie again. Any illness, or any disease, I believe brings families together.' During the broadcast, Harry will also discuss the likelihood of becoming a US citizen, his time with the Duchess of Sussex in California, and the Invictus Games. The interview will be broadcast in full from 12 p.m. UK time (7am Eastern) later today.

In Whistler, Canada, where they will be competing in Invictus Games next year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had fun amid cheering crowds. Harry was seen concluding his run amid applause and yelps before the breathless royal took off his helmet and appeared to be ecstatic at the speed he was going. When asked what the experience was like, he said: 'Great!You guys should all have a go!' As her husband hurtled past, Duchess of Sussex, 42, who looked like she was wearing a black puffer jacket, black jeans, ski boots, and oversized sunglasses, had her cellphone in her hand. Following skepticism of their royal rebrand, the Sussexes vowed that they 'would not be broken.'

Beth Herlihy (left and right), a former Hollyoaks Later actress who was recruited by Kensington Palace in 2016, has followed the Sussexes across the pond after Megxit and has attended many sporting events ever since. Under her stage name Bethan Coundley, the faithful supporter and "programme co-ordinator" to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from 2018 to 2020, the 37-year-old entertainer played Honey in a racy spin-off from the Channel 4 soap. She has also participated in several modeling shoots, one in 2012 where she posed in a PVC body suit. Beth has been a partner at Herlihy Loughran, which describes itself as a "consultation company that connects influential people and organizations to charitable causes" since 2020.

During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Canada ahead of the forthcoming Invictus Games, MailOnline will announce today. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen smiling next to 31-year-old Reeve, the son of late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, while being closely followed by cameramen. Reeve posted a snapshot of the Invictus Games One Year To Go event on the slopes in Whistler yesterday, with the teasing caption: 'Bluebird Assignment.' He is a presenter on ABC's Good Morning America (GMA), and he has covered a variety of royal news, including interviewing Sussex cheerleader Omid Scobie. Given that Harry has previously appeared in GMA and ABC's Nightline, it is likely that the sighting would lead to rumors that the couple may be doing a sit-down interview.

Robin Williams may'be alive' today if his companion Christopher Reeve had not passed away, according to Glenn Close. In the documentary Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story, the Fatal Attraction actor, 76, discussed the close friendship the late comedian and the Superman actor had. 'I always felt that if Chris were around, Robin would still be alive,' the actress, who appeared alongside Williams in 1982's The World According to Garp, told People.'

Matthew, Christopher Reeve's lookalike eldest son, has reflected on the actor's first public appearance at the 1996 Oscars after being left paraly beaten after a horse riding crash. Reeve, a Superman star, was left emaciated from the neck down after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian tournament in Culpeper, Virginia, at the age of 42. For the rest of his life, he relied on a wheelchair and ventilator. During Reeve's appearance at the Oscars one year later, he brought a moving film montage acknowledging how Hollywood dealt with social problems.

Dr. Brett Sutton has been appointed to the Order of Australia (AO) for outstanding service to the people of Victoria's public health service and governance, as well as medicine.' The 54-year-old doctor became Victoria's Chief Health Officer, who was infecting the state's health when the virus was first introduced. He became a divisive figure after the state introduced tougher steps to combat Covid-19, which included months in lockdown in an attempt to get rid of the virus. Former Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch, newsreader Sandra Sully, and children's author Pamela Allen are among the other notable honorees.