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Christopher Reeve Remembered As Activist For Paralysis Cure
Christopher Reeve the actor who became a leading advocate for spinal cord research after his 1995 riding accident died leaving a legacy in disability science and stem cell policy. Family friends and colleagues described him as a fearless leader who used fame to push for funding and public awareness while continuing acting and directing projects. His wife Dana and son Will survive him along with siblings and parents. Funeral plans were not final but a family service followed by a larger New York gathering were anticipated. The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation remains active in his memory.
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