Christopher Reeve, the legendary actor best known for his role as Superman, has revealed that his wife’s words saved his life after a tragic accident left him paralyzed.

The Accident

On May 27, 1995, Christopher Reeve was thrown from his horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia. The accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, and he was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

The Turning Point

Reeve has now revealed that it was his wife Dana’s words that gave him the strength to carry on after the accident. In an upcoming documentary, ‘Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope’, Reeve shares the story of how Dana’s love and support helped him through his darkest moments.

‘I was lying in the hospital bed, and Dana came in, and she said, ‘I want you to know that I will love you for the rest of my life, and I want you to know that I will be with you for the rest of my life, no matter what happens,’ Reeve said in the documentary.

‘And that was the turning point for me. I realized that I had a reason to live, and that reason was Dana,’ he added.

A Love Story

Reeve and Dana met in 1987 at a dinner party in New York City. They fell in love and got married in 1992. Dana was Reeve’s rock throughout his recovery process, and she remained by his side until his death in 2004.

‘Dana was my everything. She was my wife, my best friend, my soulmate,’ Reeve said in the documentary. ‘She was the love of my life, and I was the love of her life.’

A Legacy of Hope

Despite his physical limitations, Reeve never lost hope. He became an advocate for spinal cord research and founded the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to help others living with paralysis.

‘I wanted to show people that even though I was paralyzed, I could still live a fulfilling life,’ Reeve said. ‘I wanted to give people hope, and I wanted to inspire them to never give up.’

Conclusion

Christopher Reeve’s story is a testament to the power of love and hope. His journey from tragedy to triumph is an inspiration to us all, and his legacy will continue to live on through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Watch the full documentary ‘Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope’ to learn more about Reeve’s incredible journey and the love story that saved his life. Click here to watch now.