Take a moment to explore the inspiring life of the ‘Man of Steel’
Chris was born on September 25, 1952 in Manhattan, and he was raised along with his brother Benjamin in Princeton, N.J.
After graduating from Cornell in 1974, the actor studied drama at the Juilliard School where he befriended Robin Williams
Before he went on to become the Superman, Chris played leading roles in television, films and on stage on Broadway
His portrayal of the ‘Man of Steel’ in Superman, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, made him a huge star
On May 27 1995, Chris got paralyzed from the neck down because of an accident during an equestrian competition in which he was thrown from his horse
Chris’s prolonged suffering made him an advocate for spinal cord injury research and treatment
Around 1999, the American Paralysis Association was renamed the Christopher Reeve Foundation because of the legend’s relentless support and passion for spinal cord research
The life of Chris is an inspiration for millions of people going through hardships in their life
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