There are a lot of stories out there about kids who have grown up to look just like their celebrity parents.
From Michael J Fox’s twin daughters to Julia Roberts’s lookalike teen daughter and even Elvis Presley‘s grandson; there is a lot of celebrity offspring making us do a double-take when we look at them.
But, in the case of Christopher Reeve’s 29-year-old son Will he’s not only the spitting image of his father but is working hard to continue his father’s inspirational legacy.
Tragically, Christopher Reeve’s youngest son was forced to deal with the death of his parents when he was just 13.
What does a hero look like?
For millions of people growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, a hero looked like Christopher Reeve.
His portrayal of DC comic book hero Superman, which hit our screens in 1978, earned him a BAFTA award for Most Promising Male Newcomer.
The charismatic and handsome actor went on to star in three more superhero movies: Superman II, Superman III, and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
His name is synonymous with a famous superhero that we’ll never forget.
But Christopher Reeve, born in New York in 1952, wasn’t just an actor but a film director, producer, screenwriter, equestrian, and activist.
Christopher Reeve death
Christopher Reeve struggled with several health problems already as a young kid. He had asthma and allergies that affected his breathing.
At the age of 16, he also noticed that he suffered from alopecia areata, which caused his hair to fall out. Christopher was able to control the disease during his acting career, but when he became paralyzed, he chose to shave off all his hair.
In the early 2000s, Christopher got treated for several infections. In October 2004, he was being treated for an infected pressure ulcer that was causing sepsis. On October 9, he was watching his son Will’s hockey game, but that same night Christopher suffered a heart attack after being treated with antibiotics due to his infection.
He fell into a coma, and now there was nothing the doctors could do.
Christopher Reeve died on October 10, 2004, at age 52.
Both Mrs. Dana and the doctors said it was an adverse reaction to a drug that caused Reeve’s death.
His body was cremated at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York and his ashes were scattered.
What an inspirational young man Will Reeve is.
Despite having to endure the loss of both of his parents at such a young age, he is honoring their memories with his attitude and achievements every day.
I know his parents would have been so proud of what this young man has already achieved. He is such an inspiration.
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