Christopher Reeve

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An American actor who played four Hollywood versions of Superman (1978–87) and for many fans is regarded as the definitive Superman. He suffered a horse riding accident in 1995 which left him quadriplegic, and spent the rest of his life campaigning for research in spinal cord injuries. His death in 2004 was attributed to an adverse reaction to an antibiotic taken for sepsis following a pressure wound

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Dana Reeve, Christopher's wife: 'On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank Northern Westchester Hospital for the excellent care they provided to my husband.

Death of a super HERO

Dana Reeve, Christopher's wife, said in a statement: ``On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank Northern Westchester Hospital for the excellent care they provided to my husband.

Tributes pour in for hero Reeve; Superman actor dies of heart failure at 52

Dana Reeve, Christopher's wife, said in a statement: 'On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank Northern Westchester Hospital for the excellent care they provided to my husband.