After becoming paralyzed in a horse riding accident, Christopher Reeve dedicated himself to raising awareness of spinal cord injuries and advocating for increased research funding. Though confined to a wheelchair and dependent on a ventilator, Reeve traveled extensively giving speeches and helped raise over $60 million for research. He co-founded the Christopher Reeve Foundation to support quality of life programs for the disabled. Reeve approached his injury and advocacy with determination and optimism, inspiring many with his perseverance.
Sammy Davis Jr. – The Entertainer Who Did It AllSusan Graham
In Honor of his and what would have been his 90th Birthday this is a PowerPoint Presentation on Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) He is a force to be reckon with and tearing the racial walls DOWN once and for all paving the way for the new breed of entertainers from Music, Dance, Films/ TV and Stage including Broadway.
The document lists three animated television series created for Cartoon Network:
1. The Powerpuff Girls, which follows the adventures of three superpowered kindergarten girls.
2. Dexter's Laboratory, about a boy genius and his secret laboratory of inventions.
3. Johnny Bravo, starring a muscular man who tries to attract women throughout each episode. All three series featured unique animation styles and characters that helped define Cartoon Network's original programming.
This document describes various rounds of a quiz competition including:
- A written round with IMDb movie reference questions worth 5 points each for a correct answer and 20 points for getting them all right.
- A 20 questions round with bouncing and pouncing rules where answering a question correctly earns 10 points and incorrectly answering earns -10 points.
- A list-it round to name all official Disney princesses worth 5 points each.
- Another 20 questions round going in the anti-clockwise direction and connecting video game series for points.
It also includes questions about movies, characters, events and people that players would need to identify for points.
Rita Hayworth was an American actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1940s. She began her career in 1935 and achieved stardom in 1941 with her role in The Strawberry Blonde. Hayworth is best known for her iconic performance in Gilda (1946) which cemented her status as a leading lady and sex symbol of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her career declined in later years as she struggled with alcoholism and was ultimately diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1980. Hayworth died in 1987 at the age of 68.
The passage discusses the closure of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in Iceland to visitors between March and June 2019. The number of visitors to the canyon nearly doubled between 2017 and 2018, causing damage to local vegetation and pathways. This was exacerbated by changing weather conditions. In response, Iceland's Environmental Agency initially closed the canyon for two weeks in March, but later extended the closure until June 1st to allow the vegetation to recover from the impacts of the increased tourism.
The News-Makers Quiz : What We Talk About When We Talk About Stuff FinalsTamal Dutta
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing answers or commentary about religious rulings or criticism of promotional materials.
Sammy Davis Jr. – The Entertainer Who Did It AllSusan Graham
In Honor of his and what would have been his 90th Birthday this is a PowerPoint Presentation on Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) He is a force to be reckon with and tearing the racial walls DOWN once and for all paving the way for the new breed of entertainers from Music, Dance, Films/ TV and Stage including Broadway.
The document lists three animated television series created for Cartoon Network:
1. The Powerpuff Girls, which follows the adventures of three superpowered kindergarten girls.
2. Dexter's Laboratory, about a boy genius and his secret laboratory of inventions.
3. Johnny Bravo, starring a muscular man who tries to attract women throughout each episode. All three series featured unique animation styles and characters that helped define Cartoon Network's original programming.
This document describes various rounds of a quiz competition including:
- A written round with IMDb movie reference questions worth 5 points each for a correct answer and 20 points for getting them all right.
- A 20 questions round with bouncing and pouncing rules where answering a question correctly earns 10 points and incorrectly answering earns -10 points.
- A list-it round to name all official Disney princesses worth 5 points each.
- Another 20 questions round going in the anti-clockwise direction and connecting video game series for points.
It also includes questions about movies, characters, events and people that players would need to identify for points.
Rita Hayworth was an American actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1940s. She began her career in 1935 and achieved stardom in 1941 with her role in The Strawberry Blonde. Hayworth is best known for her iconic performance in Gilda (1946) which cemented her status as a leading lady and sex symbol of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her career declined in later years as she struggled with alcoholism and was ultimately diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1980. Hayworth died in 1987 at the age of 68.
The passage discusses the closure of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in Iceland to visitors between March and June 2019. The number of visitors to the canyon nearly doubled between 2017 and 2018, causing damage to local vegetation and pathways. This was exacerbated by changing weather conditions. In response, Iceland's Environmental Agency initially closed the canyon for two weeks in March, but later extended the closure until June 1st to allow the vegetation to recover from the impacts of the increased tourism.
The News-Makers Quiz : What We Talk About When We Talk About Stuff FinalsTamal Dutta
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing answers or commentary about religious rulings or criticism of promotional materials.
10 Lessons in Leadership from John Wayne Andrew Wood
John Wayne was the epitome of the all American, macho man, patriot, cowboy and hard-working success story that America loves. A legend in his own lifetime there is much to be learned from the career of America's most beloved actor. The following are 10 Lessons in Leadership that can be learned from the Duke.
For most quizzers this would be a simple set to crack.But I had to keep in mind the audience I had to cater too of whom most were having their first brush with quizzing.
Still have fun and try to make a perfect score...and then pat your back! ;)
The document describes the rules for the finals portion of a competition. It states that prelim scores will carry over to the 36 question final. Correct answers in the final are worth +1 point, unless it is a "Duel question". Duel questions allow the 6th place team to choose a question for another team. If the chosen team gets it wrong and the choosing team gets it right, the choosing team gets +5 points. No team can be chosen twice. The final will also include a connection round with bonuses and penalties.
The document describes the rules and format for "The Bombay Open Gossip Quiz". It will have 40 multiple choice questions about rumors, affairs, and relationships involving famous and not-so-famous public figures. Teams of 3 adults can participate. Questions 11-20 are marked as tie-breakers. The quiz involves questions in the "Pati, Patni aur Woh" (husband, wife, and the other person) format involving love triangles. Electronic devices must be put away during the quiz.
The document provides information about several topics:
1. It describes the Italian region of Abruzzo and the character John Abruzzi from the TV show Prison Break, who is named after the region.
2. It mentions the 2007 Indian thriller film No Smoking directed by Anurag Kashyap, which was loosely based on a short story by Stephen King.
3. It asks the reader to identify the instrument featured in a YouTube video, which is identified as an Earth Harp.
4. It provides trivia about actors Richard Harris and the role he played of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.
5. It discusses the reason for an anti
A pop culture quiz was held with 24 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of movies, music, internet memes and pop culture events from 2014. Some of the questions related to movies like Gone Girl, Edge of Tomorrow and Fugly. Others asked about internet memes like the Beatles nickname for ISIS members or the Johnny Bravo/Hunger Games logo meme. The format was described as having infinite pounces (attempts to change an answer), with points awarded or deducted based on correct or incorrect pounces.
This document provides information to help pitch a horror film project to investors, including:
- Locations for the film, including a house the family moves to, where the young girl runs to, where she tries to commit suicide, their old house, and where she has flashbacks while swinging.
- Props needed for the film.
- Main actors needed, including profiles for the young girl, her mom, her dad, her nan, and her grandad.
- Friends and enemies characters.
- Potential child actors, including background on one actor.
The document appears to be a general knowledge quiz containing 13 multiple choice questions on various topics. Some of the questions cover Julius Caesar's kidnapping by pirates as a youth, the origins of the Caesar salad, George H.W. Bush being photographed with a barcode scanner, the CIA covertly promoting abstract art during the Cold War, and controversies around monkey selfies and copyright. The document provides the questions and potential multiple choice answers for each quiz question in sequence.
The document discusses several entertainment news stories:
1) Bajrangi Bhaijaan, an Indian film starring Salman Khan, will be screened at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, honoring its commercial and critical success in India and overseas.
2) Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves became a U.S. citizen. Idris Elba became the first solo male cover star of Maxim magazine. Jessica Alba's company is facing criticism over an ineffective sunscreen product.
3) Zayn Malik abruptly called off his engagement to Perrie Edwards of Little Mix, leaving her devastated as she promotes their new single. Josh Gad discusses vo
The document provides a series of questions and answers related to entertainment and movies. It includes questions that ask the reader to identify actors who turned down famous roles, connect movie titles to characters or actors, and identify people or movies based on various clues and details provided. The questions cover topics like Bollywood actors and films, Hollywood actors and films, and details about people involved in the entertainment industry.
The finals of the MTV Quiz conducted by Manavi Muralidhar, Vishal Ramesh and Brishti Mukhopadhyay on 21/Sept/2016 in association with VIT-ELA and VIT Film Society.
This document provides details about the MELA Finals quiz competition held at IIM Kozhikode. It consisted of 6 rounds: LEGO, Infinite Pounce, Reverse Infinite Pounce, Cryptic Crossword, The Alphabet Soup, and Long Connect. The LEGO round involved identifying movies recreated with LEGO clips. Infinite Pounce and Reverse Infinite Pounce involved answering questions to earn or lose points. Cryptic Crossword was a crossword round. The details provided examples and explanations of questions from several of the rounds.
This document provides biographical information about several famous beauty queens from around the world, including their pageant titles and later accomplishments. Many went on to have successful careers in film, television and other entertainment industries. Some notable examples are Halle Berry, the first African American woman to win an Oscar for a leading role; Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential media mogul and philanthropist; Vanessa Williams, the first African American Miss America who went on to a singing career; and Aishwarya Rai and Lara Dutta, former Miss World and Miss Universe winners who became famous Bollywood actresses.
Christopher Reeve lived a remarkable life, achieving success as Superman until a horse riding accident left him paralyzed. Refusing to give up, he founded an organization to help others with disabilities and continued acting, writing, and advocating. His inspiring story demonstrated that anything is possible with determination.
Christopher Reeve was an American actor best known for portraying Superman. In 1995, he became a quadriplegic after a horse riding accident. He advocated for people with spinal cord injuries and stem cell research, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Reeve was married with three children from two relationships before passing away in 2004.
10 Lessons in Leadership from John Wayne Andrew Wood
John Wayne was the epitome of the all American, macho man, patriot, cowboy and hard-working success story that America loves. A legend in his own lifetime there is much to be learned from the career of America's most beloved actor. The following are 10 Lessons in Leadership that can be learned from the Duke.
For most quizzers this would be a simple set to crack.But I had to keep in mind the audience I had to cater too of whom most were having their first brush with quizzing.
Still have fun and try to make a perfect score...and then pat your back! ;)
The document describes the rules for the finals portion of a competition. It states that prelim scores will carry over to the 36 question final. Correct answers in the final are worth +1 point, unless it is a "Duel question". Duel questions allow the 6th place team to choose a question for another team. If the chosen team gets it wrong and the choosing team gets it right, the choosing team gets +5 points. No team can be chosen twice. The final will also include a connection round with bonuses and penalties.
The document describes the rules and format for "The Bombay Open Gossip Quiz". It will have 40 multiple choice questions about rumors, affairs, and relationships involving famous and not-so-famous public figures. Teams of 3 adults can participate. Questions 11-20 are marked as tie-breakers. The quiz involves questions in the "Pati, Patni aur Woh" (husband, wife, and the other person) format involving love triangles. Electronic devices must be put away during the quiz.
The document provides information about several topics:
1. It describes the Italian region of Abruzzo and the character John Abruzzi from the TV show Prison Break, who is named after the region.
2. It mentions the 2007 Indian thriller film No Smoking directed by Anurag Kashyap, which was loosely based on a short story by Stephen King.
3. It asks the reader to identify the instrument featured in a YouTube video, which is identified as an Earth Harp.
4. It provides trivia about actors Richard Harris and the role he played of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.
5. It discusses the reason for an anti
A pop culture quiz was held with 24 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of movies, music, internet memes and pop culture events from 2014. Some of the questions related to movies like Gone Girl, Edge of Tomorrow and Fugly. Others asked about internet memes like the Beatles nickname for ISIS members or the Johnny Bravo/Hunger Games logo meme. The format was described as having infinite pounces (attempts to change an answer), with points awarded or deducted based on correct or incorrect pounces.
This document provides information to help pitch a horror film project to investors, including:
- Locations for the film, including a house the family moves to, where the young girl runs to, where she tries to commit suicide, their old house, and where she has flashbacks while swinging.
- Props needed for the film.
- Main actors needed, including profiles for the young girl, her mom, her dad, her nan, and her grandad.
- Friends and enemies characters.
- Potential child actors, including background on one actor.
The document appears to be a general knowledge quiz containing 13 multiple choice questions on various topics. Some of the questions cover Julius Caesar's kidnapping by pirates as a youth, the origins of the Caesar salad, George H.W. Bush being photographed with a barcode scanner, the CIA covertly promoting abstract art during the Cold War, and controversies around monkey selfies and copyright. The document provides the questions and potential multiple choice answers for each quiz question in sequence.
The document discusses several entertainment news stories:
1) Bajrangi Bhaijaan, an Indian film starring Salman Khan, will be screened at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, honoring its commercial and critical success in India and overseas.
2) Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves became a U.S. citizen. Idris Elba became the first solo male cover star of Maxim magazine. Jessica Alba's company is facing criticism over an ineffective sunscreen product.
3) Zayn Malik abruptly called off his engagement to Perrie Edwards of Little Mix, leaving her devastated as she promotes their new single. Josh Gad discusses vo
The document provides a series of questions and answers related to entertainment and movies. It includes questions that ask the reader to identify actors who turned down famous roles, connect movie titles to characters or actors, and identify people or movies based on various clues and details provided. The questions cover topics like Bollywood actors and films, Hollywood actors and films, and details about people involved in the entertainment industry.
The finals of the MTV Quiz conducted by Manavi Muralidhar, Vishal Ramesh and Brishti Mukhopadhyay on 21/Sept/2016 in association with VIT-ELA and VIT Film Society.
This document provides details about the MELA Finals quiz competition held at IIM Kozhikode. It consisted of 6 rounds: LEGO, Infinite Pounce, Reverse Infinite Pounce, Cryptic Crossword, The Alphabet Soup, and Long Connect. The LEGO round involved identifying movies recreated with LEGO clips. Infinite Pounce and Reverse Infinite Pounce involved answering questions to earn or lose points. Cryptic Crossword was a crossword round. The details provided examples and explanations of questions from several of the rounds.
This document provides biographical information about several famous beauty queens from around the world, including their pageant titles and later accomplishments. Many went on to have successful careers in film, television and other entertainment industries. Some notable examples are Halle Berry, the first African American woman to win an Oscar for a leading role; Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential media mogul and philanthropist; Vanessa Williams, the first African American Miss America who went on to a singing career; and Aishwarya Rai and Lara Dutta, former Miss World and Miss Universe winners who became famous Bollywood actresses.
Christopher Reeve lived a remarkable life, achieving success as Superman until a horse riding accident left him paralyzed. Refusing to give up, he founded an organization to help others with disabilities and continued acting, writing, and advocating. His inspiring story demonstrated that anything is possible with determination.
Christopher Reeve was an American actor best known for portraying Superman. In 1995, he became a quadriplegic after a horse riding accident. He advocated for people with spinal cord injuries and stem cell research, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Reeve was married with three children from two relationships before passing away in 2004.
Despite the persistent rumors, Vin Diesel is not gay.Hollywood action star Vin Diesel has slammed rumors he is gay and remains defiant about keeping his personal life private.Is Vin Diesel Married?
The answer is NO. Vin Diesel is not married, but he has been in a long-term relationship with Paloma Jiménez, a Mexican model, since 2007. The couple has three children together, daughter Hania Riley, born in 2008, son Vincent Sinclair, born in 2010, and daughter Pauline, born in 2015. Vin Diesel is a very private person when it comes to his personal life, and he prefers to keep it away from the limelight.
The document provides steps for requesting writing assistance from HelpWriting.net, including registering for an account, completing an order form with instructions and deadline, reviewing writer bids and choosing one, and authorizing payment after reviewing and revising the paper as needed. It emphasizes that original, high-quality content is guaranteed and revisions are allowed to ensure customer satisfaction.
Vivien Leigh was a British actress best known for her Oscar-winning roles as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind and Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. She was born in India to British parents and showed an early talent for performance. After some success on the British stage, she began a film career and an affair with actor Laurence Olivier. They divorced their spouses in 1940 and married, with Leigh winning the Best Actress Oscar that year for Gone with the Wind. Leigh suffered from bipolar disorder which caused health and marital problems. She and Olivier divorced in 1960, and Leigh continued acting on stage and screen until her death from
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"Raymond Mirra: A Drive Through Halloween" by Danforth Publishing is another fascinating look at the life and works of Canadian author, musician and actor.
American Idol auditions are coming to Nashville in July. Richard Dreyfuss will speak at the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship in Lexington. A play called "The Prodigal" about a transgender woman and her experience coming out to her religious family will premiere at the Kentucky Center.
Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress born in 1989 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She moved to Canada at age 2 and was raised in Toronto. She is known for her role as Elena Gilbert on the TV show The Vampire Diaries. She plays the dual role of Elena and Katherine Pierce, a vampire the brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore loved. Dobrev is also involved in philanthropic work through organizations like Free The Children.
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Back and coccyx injuries from trip and fallRene Garcia
A woman tripped and fell on broken concrete at the entrance of her workplace, fracturing her coccyx and herniating a disc in her back. She was unable to return to work due to pain and was determined disabled. A jury found the building owners negligent and responsible for her injuries, awarding her $80,000 for future medical expenses but nothing for pain and suffering. An appeals court then reduced a second jury's $2.2 million pain and suffering award to $1.15 million, upholding other damages. Though reduced, the pain and suffering award was still significant for these types of orthopedic injuries without surgery.
Worker's compensation provides medical care, lost wages, and rehabilitation benefits to workers injured on the job. When injuries result in death, the worker's family may receive benefits. Seriously injured workers may need an attorney to ensure they receive full benefits and prevent early termination of benefits. Certain classes of workers have additional protections under special federal statutes for injuries sustained during their employment. An injured worker should consult a lawyer if denied benefits, told to return to work before fully recovered, or denied extended disability benefits despite significant injury.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, what is itRene Garcia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a progressive disease of the autonomic nervous system that is caused by an injury, even a minor one. It involves the nerves, skin, muscles, blood vessels and bones near the site of injury. Instead of healing normally, the injury site experiences worsening pain, burning sensations, swelling, discoloration and muscle spasms. RSD has the highest rating on the McGill Pain Index and can spread throughout the body. Symptoms also include insomnia, emotional disturbances and depression from the constant, chronic pain. While there is no cure, the best treatment involves keeping pain levels under control through the use of opiates and staying as active as possible.
A man became paralyzed from a diving accident and was transferred to a nursing home where he developed severe pressure ulcers due to negligent care. He sued the nursing home and was awarded $750,000 in damages for pain and suffering by a jury. The appellate court affirmed the verdict, noting the man's injuries included a large Stage IV ulcer, debridement procedures, continuing pain, and increased risk of future ulcers.
Delayed diagnosis of spinal tumor results in $Rene Garcia
A woman sued multiple doctors for medical malpractice claiming they failed to properly diagnose a spinal tumor. At trial, a jury found the doctors collectively 30% responsible and awarded the woman $49.75 million in damages. One doctor appealed arguing lack of causation and excessive damages. Experts believe the appellate court will significantly reduce the pain and suffering award, as largest awards usually involve paraplegia or quadriplegia, unlike the woman's injuries. The case remains ongoing with issues of causation, damages period, insurance coverage, and attorneys' fees still to be resolved.
Paralysis is caused by spinal cord injury which breaks the connection between the brain and parts of the body. There are two main types: paraplegia which affects the legs and quadriplegia which affects the arms and legs. Most injuries are in young men caused by car accidents or violence. While research has shown promise healing injuries in rats, there is currently no cure for human paralysis.
Road traffic accidents and ocular traumaRene Garcia
This document summarizes a two-year study of ocular trauma caused by road traffic accidents in patients attending or referred to the Tripoli Eye Hospital in Libya. Most accidents were due to collisions between vehicles, often during overtaking or at intersections. Injuries included lacerations from glass shards, globe ruptures, and blunt trauma from impact with vehicle interiors. The authors recommend preventative measures like compulsory seatbelt use, laminated windshields, child restraints, public education on traffic safety, and improved road markings.
A 21-year-old medical assistant underwent surgery to remove a salivary gland stone and was left with a severe TMJ injury, which she claimed was caused by the anesthesiologist hyperextending her jaw during intubation. She sued the doctor and hospital, and was awarded $750,000 in pain and suffering damages by a jury. The appellate court affirmed the verdict and damages award. Due to her TMJ injury, the woman had to wear a mouth guard at all times, could not open her mouth more than 15 millimeters without pain, eat without pain, or kiss her husband normally.
Nightmares are more common after a traumatic event like an accident. Simple techniques like reassurance, rescripting the dream narrative to imagine new outcomes, rehearsing the new version, and resolving the underlying issues can help reduce nightmares. Seeking help may be needed if nightmares are very frequent, graphic or don't change, as they could be caused by medical issues or signify unresolved psychological conflicts requiring treatment.
Facial trauma refers to any physical injury to the face and can involve soft tissue damage like lacerations or burns as well as fractures of facial bones. Treatment depends on the type of injury but may include bandaging wounds, setting broken bones, antibiotics, and sometimes surgery. Facial injuries can cause disfigurement, disability, or loss of function like blindness or jaw issues. While usually not life-threatening on their own, facial trauma can interfere with breathing and cause dangerous complications.
A spinal disc herniation occurs when a tear in the outer ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft central portion to bulge out. Most herniations occur in the lumbar region and cause pain that may radiate into the legs. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms and physical exam, and may include imaging tests. While minor herniations may heal on their own, severe or persistent cases sometimes require surgery.
New no fault regulations to take effect april 1Rene Garcia
The new no-fault regulations in New York that take effect on April 1st aim to:
1) Prevent insurers from having to pay for medical services that were not actually provided or pay more than the established fee schedule.
2) Require healthcare providers to respond to insurers' requests for medical necessity verification within 120 days or provide justification for not doing so, to speed up the claims process.
3) Specify that technical defects in insurers' denial of claims or verification requests will not invalidate them, to reduce unnecessary litigation.
New no fault regulations to take effect april 1Rene Garcia
The new no-fault regulations in New York that take effect on April 1st aim to:
1) Prevent insurers from having to pay for medical services that were not actually provided or that exceed the fee schedule.
2) Require healthcare providers to respond to insurers' verification requests within 120 days or risk having the claim denied.
3) Specify that technical defects in insurers' documents like denials or verification requests will not invalidate them.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force injures the brain and can range from mild to severe. It is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in young people, due to causes like falls, vehicle accidents, and violence. TBI can cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral effects that require treatment such as medications, surgery, and rehabilitation therapy. Outcomes depend on the severity of the injury and range from full recovery to permanent disability or death.
Hand surgery encompasses a broad range of procedures to restore function and appearance of the hand following trauma, infections, congenital deformities, or rheumatic changes. Common types of hand surgery include skin grafts, tendon repairs, nerve repairs, and joint replacements. Risks of hand surgery depend on the procedure but can include infection, incomplete healing, loss of movement or feeling.
Occupational asthma (OA) is a form of asthma caused by inhalation of allergens or irritants in the workplace. There are two main mechanisms for OA - immunologic sensitization which occurs after prolonged exposure to workplace allergens, and exposure to high levels of irritants with little latency period. Diagnosis is based on a history of asthma symptoms in the workplace and pulmonary function tests showing obstruction. Prevention focuses on educating workers and managers about risks to allow early identification of affected individuals.
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The advent of Over-The-Top (OTT) players has brought a seismic shift in the television industry, transforming how we consume media. These digital platforms, which deliver content directly over the internet, have outpaced traditional cable and satellite television, offering unparalleled convenience, variety, and personalization. Here’s an in-depth look at how OTT players are revolutionizing the TV viewing experience.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl: Hollywood Meets America’s Favorite Gamegreendigital
Introduction
Leonardo DiCaprio is synonymous with Hollywood stardom and acclaimed performances. has a unique connection with one of America's most beloved sports events—the Super Bowl. The "Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl" phenomenon combines the worlds of cinema and sports. drawing attention from fans of both domains. This article delves into the multifaceted relationship between DiCaprio and the Super Bowl. exploring his appearances at the event, His involvement in Super Bowl advertisements. and his cultural impact that bridges the gap between these two massive entertainment industries.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is also renowned for his environmental activism. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global conservation efforts. His commitment to ecological issues often intersects with his public appearances. including those related to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl: An American Institution
History and Significance
The Super Bowl is the National Football League (NFL) championship game. is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. First played in 1967, the Super Bowl has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. featuring high-profile halftime shows, memorable advertisements, and significant media coverage. The event attracts a diverse audience, from avid sports fans to casual viewers. making it a prime platform for celebrities to appear.
Entertainment and Advertisements
The Super Bowl is not only about football but also about entertainment. The halftime show features performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry. while the commercials are often as anticipated as the game itself. Companies invest millions in Super Bowl ads. creating iconic and sometimes controversial commercials that capture public attention.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
Leonardo DiCaprio's presence at the Super Bowl has noted several times. As a high-profile celebrity. DiCaprio attracts
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In celebrity mysteries and urban legends. Few narratives capture the imagination as the hypothesis that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix. This fascinating theory posits that the iconic actor and the legendary guitarist are, in fact, the same person. While this might seem like a far-fetched notion at first glance. a deeper exploration reveals a rich tapestry of coincidences, speculative connections. and a surprising alignment of life events fueling this captivating hypothesis.
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Introduction to the Hypothesis: Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix
The idea that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix stems from a mix of historical anomalies, physical resemblances. and a penchant for myth-making that surrounds celebrities. While Jimi Hendrix's official death in 1970 is well-documented. some theorists suggest that Hendrix did not die but instead reinvented himself as Morgan Freeman. a man who would become one of Hollywood's most revered actors. This article aims to delve into the various aspects of this hypothesis. examining its origins, the supporting arguments. and the cultural impact of such a theory.
The Genesis of the Theory
Early Life Parallels
The hypothesis that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix begins by comparing their early lives. Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix in Seattle, Washington, on November 27, 1942. and Morgan Freeman, born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, have lived very different lives. But, proponents of the theory suggest that the five-year age difference is negligible and point to Freeman's late start in his acting career as evidence of a life lived before under a different identity.
The Disappearance and Reappearance
Jimi Hendrix's death in 1970 at the age of 27 is a well-documented event. But, theorists argue that Hendrix's death staged. and he reemerged as Morgan Freeman. They highlight Freeman's rise to prominence in the early 1970s. coinciding with Hendrix's supposed death. Freeman's first significant acting role came in 1971 on the children's television show "The Electric Company," a mere year after Hendrix's passing.
Physical Resemblances
Facial Structure and Features
One of the most compelling arguments for the hypothesis that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix lies in the physical resemblance between the two men. Analyzing photographs, proponents point out similarities in facial structure. particularly the cheekbones and jawline. Both men have a distinctive gap between their front teeth. which is rare and often highlighted as a critical point of similarity.
Voice and Mannerisms
Supporters of the theory also draw attention to the similarities in their voices. Jimi Hendrix known for his smooth, distinctive speaking voice. which, according to some, resembles Morgan Freeman's iconic, deep, and soothing voice. Additionally, both men share certain mannerisms. such as their calm demeanor and eloquent speech patterns.
Artistic Parallels
Musical and Acting Talents
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Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has been in the public eye since her birth on April 18, 2006. Thanks to the media's relentless coverage, the world watched her grow up. As the daughter of one of Hollywood's most renowned actors. Suri has had a unique upbringing marked by privilege and scrutiny. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Suri Cruise's life. Her relationship with her parents, and her journey so far.
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Suri Cruise was born in Santa Monica, California. and from the moment she came into the world, she was thrust into the limelight. Her parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Were one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples at the time. The birth of their daughter was a anticipated event. and Suri's first public appearance in Vanity Fair magazine set the tone for her life in the public eye.
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Biography of christopher reeves part ii
1.
2. After the huge success of 1978's Superman: The Movie, people invariably referred to Reeve
as Superman. Reeve downplayed the disdain he felt for that comment: "As far as I'm
concerned there is Superman and then there's Christopher Reeve, and I'm not interested in
having them merge. What I'm interested in is acting... I've been working since I was
fourteen; I studied at Juilliard. I wasn't Superman before and I don't plan to be Superman
after." He was a very hot young star at that point and was offered the lead in several major
films including American Gigolo and Body Heat. Instead Reeve chose for his next project the
very different Somewhere in Time.
While promoting the movie at the time of its release, Reeve said, "Somewhere In
Time, while it errs on the side of pretentiousness, is an absolutely honest attempt to create
an old-fashioned romance. It's based on love rather than on sex or X-rated bedroom scenes.
I don't know how to talk about a love story without getting all gooey about it, but the script
excited me because of the situation of the leading character... His problem struck me as that
of many people. They've got everything going for them, or so they say, except for a real
commitment, a real love." In 1980, Reeve spent the summer doing theater in Williamstown.
He worked on Superman II and the broadway production of Fifth of July.
In 1987 Christopher Reeve and Gae Exton parted unmarried, but keeping joint custody of
the two children - not an easy arrangement with the Atlantic Ocean between the two
parents. During that summer in Williamstown, Reeve met his soul mate, Dana
Morosini, where she was performing in a cabaret.
3. It was love at first sight for Reeve but Dana was not impressed. Her friend, Bonnie Monte,
recalled: " 'He's going to be an arrogant, stuck-up movie star idiot, and I don't want anything
to do with him,' Dana said. Reeve had to fight for her, and he did. In four months they were
living together, and in 1992 they were married and had a son, William "Will" Elliot born on
June 7, 1992.
Reeve went on to appear in a total of 17 feature films, a dozen television movies, and about
150 plays. In addition, he hosted or narrated numerous documentaries and television
specials, many of which involve interests of his such as aviation or stunt work. His striking
good looks and imposing physique were reminisent of Hollywood's classic leading men like
John Wayne who, after meeting Reeve at the 1979 Academy Awards, turned to Cary Grant
and said: "This is our new man. He's taking over."
But rather than limit himself to the heroic roles for which he seemed so well suited, Reeve
frequently sought the challenge of parts that cast him against type - playing characters that
were gay, sociopathic or villanous. He turned down big paychecks to appear in small films
with directors like Sydney Lumet or James Ivory, whom he greatly respected and worked
with in The Bostonians and The Remains of the Day. But he has always preferred the stage,
considering it an actor's greatest test. In addition to his early stage work, Reeve appeared in
The Marriage of Figaro in New York, Summer and Smoke with Christine Lahti in Los Angeles,
and he toured with Love Letters in several major cities.
4. He also starred in a well-received production of The Aspern Papers in London's West End
with Vanessa Redgrave and Dame Wendy Hiller. But no matter what he was doing at the
time, Reeve invariably made every effort to spend summers at the Williamstown Theater
Festival.
In addition to his acting career, Reeve was extremely active in political causes. A liberal
Democrat, Reeve said "I became politically active in high school, protesting the Vietnam
War. And when I went to Cornell, I became involved in environmental issues. And then, as
an adult, I became involved in First Amendment issues and funding for the arts..."
5. Some of the causes Reeve supported were Amnesty International, Save the Children, The
National Resources Defense Council, The Lindbergh Foundation, The Environmental Air
Force, and People for the American Way. He was a founding member and past president of
the Creative Coalition, an advocacy group of artists, and was one of the National
Endowment For The Arts most passionate supporters.
In 1987, he faced tear gas and real personal danger when Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman
asked him to travel to Chile and lead a demonstration in support of 77 artists targeted with
death warrants by the Pinochet government. For his successful efforts to free the artists,
Reeve received a special Obie Award in 1988 and an annual award from the Walter Briehl
Human Rights Foundation.
6. The sobering experience also reinforced his classical music several hours each day and
commitment to advocacy work, which by said in an interview that had he not been
the late 1980's was competing with his an actor, he would have liked to have been
career for his time. Environmental issues a professional musician.
were of particular interest to Reeve. He
addressed the United Nations to
encourage the banning of drift net tuna
fishing and he played a crucial role in
securing a landmark agreement to protect
the Hudson River and New York City's
reservoir system.
Christopher Reeve approached recreation
with the same dedication and intensity
that he brought to his professional and
advocacy work. Reeve set obstacles for
himself and then worked to overcome
them. He believed that progress in one's
life comes from creating your own
challenges and then doing the best you
possibly can to succeed. An accomplished
pianist, he composed and practiced
7. But Reeve was also a superb athlete who
did his own stunts in films and an avid
outdoorsman. He earned his pilot's license
in his early twenties and twice flew solo
across the Atlantic in a small plane. He also
flew gliders and was an expert sailor, scuba
diver, and skier. By the 1990's, horses had
become his passion. He loved the sport
called "eventing" which combined the
precision of dressage with the excitement
of cross-country and show jumping.
In May of 1995, it was during the cross- Upon regaining consciousness and realizing
country portion of such an event in the gravity of his situation, Reeve
Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve's wondered to his wife Dana if "maybe we
Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a should just let me go." Whereupon Dana
rail jump, pitching his rider forward. uttered the words that gave him the will to
Reeve's hands were tangled in the horse's live: "But you're still you and I love you."
bridle and he landed head first, fracturing After 6 months at Kessler Rehabilitation
the uppermost vertebrae in his spine. Institute in New Jersey, Reeve returned to
Reeve was instantly paralyzed from the his home in Bedford, New York, where
neck down and unable to breathe. Prompt Dana had completed major renovations to
medical attention saved his life and accomodate his needs and those of his
delicate surgery stabilized the shattered electric wheelchair which he operated by
C1-C2 vertebrae and literally reattached sipping or puffing on a straw.
Reeve's head to his spine.
8. Ironically, this most self-reliant and active of men was now facing life almost completely
immobilized and dependent on others for his most basic needs. In addition, his condition
put him at constant risk for related illnesses - pneumonia, infections, blood clots, wounds
that do not heal, and a dangerous condition involving blood pressure known as autonomic
disreflexia - all of which Reeve would experience in the coming years.
Even while at Kessler, Christopher Reeve began to use the international interest in his
situation to increase public awareness about spinal cord injury and to raise money for
research into a cure. A 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters drew huge ratings and many
other television appearances would follow. Never a man to turn from a challenge, Reeve
accepted invitations to appear at the Academy Awards in 1996, to host the Paralympics in
Atlanta, and to speak at the Democratic National Convention in August of that year. At such
high-profile appearances Reeve faced risk of embarrassment if he could not speak because
his tracheostomy tube was slightly out of position or if his body suddenly spasmed and
jerked about uncontrollably (as it did just before the curtain went up at the Oscars).
Despite enormous expenses related to his paralysis, Reeve was determined to be financially
self-sufficient. A widespread rumor that his close friend, Robin Williams, had promised to
pay all his medical bills was publicly denied by both Williams and Reeve. Less than a year
after his injury, Reeve began to accept invitations for speaking engagements.
9. Traveling with a team of aides and nurses he crisscrossed the country, speaking at the Peter
Lowe Success Seminars, at universities, benefits, and at many functions relating to disability
issues. Reeve's publicist Maggie Friedman, at the Christopher Reeve Paralysis
Foundation, said: "He speaks off the cuff, using no notes or teleprompter and most of the
time he does not even dictate his thoughts to an assistant.“
Reeve narrated an Emmy Award winning documentary for HBO called Without Pity: A Film
About Abilities which sensitively told the stories of a half-dozen disabled people and also
hosted a Canadian documentary about spinal cord injury called The Toughest Break. He
returned to acting with a small but pivotol role in the CBS television movie A Step Toward
Tomorrow in 1996 starring Judith Light.
10. The next year Reeve made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed HBO short film
In the Gloaming starring his good friend Glenn Close. Gloaming went on to receive five
Emmy nominations and was the most honored film at the Cable ACE Awards in
1997, winning awards in four of the six categories it was nominated including best
"Dramatic or Theatrical Special". Dana Reeve described In the Gloaming as "a godsend for
Chris." She added, "there's such a difference in his outlook, his health, his overall sense of
well-being when he's working at what he loves, which is creative work - directing a
movie, or acting in one. It completely revitalizes him and feeds him." At these times "his
health is at an all-time high, his blood gases are good, he seems to cure skin wounds
faster, he sleeps better, he looks better. It's noticeable - it's like being in love.“
Reeve's activism after becoming spinal cord injured originally involved bringing more
scientists into neurological research to more quickly discover a cure along with doubling the
budget for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a government agency in the executive
branch that is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But his
experiences with his own insurance company and, particularly, the experiences of other
patients he had met at Kessler also led him to push for legislation that would raise the limit
on catastrophic injury health coverage from $1 million to $10 million.
Reeve accepted the positions of Chairman of the American Paralysis Association and Vice
Chairman of the National Organization on Disability. In partnership with philanthropist Joan
Irvine Smith, he founded the Reeve-Irvine Research Center in California and he created the
Christopher Reeve Foundation in 1996 to raise research money and provide grants to local
agencies which focus on quality of life for the disabled.
11. Reeve's star power, along with marketing for research dollars, was reasons why spinal cord
injury research was given greater attention and more money allocated to the cause. In
2000, Newsweek noted that, "Thanks to Christopher Reeve, spinal-cord injuries-which affect
250,000 Americans-have won great attention, while mass killers like lung cancer and stroke
attract relatively less." Reeve used the contacts he had made in Washington during his years
of advocacy work to lead the fight to increase funding for spinal cord injury research
which, despite recent breakthroughs by scientists, had previously received inadequate
financial support. Reeve pointed out: "It is one thing to present legislators with
statistics, but quite another to make them face real people who testify at congressional
hearings or speak out in the media." Reeve ultimately raised $55 million in research grants
and more than $7 million for nonprofit organizations that still help improve the quality of
life for people living with disabilities.
Because Reeve found the strength to use his tragedy to help others after facing this
devastating life blow, there were many who came to believe that Reeve really was
Superman. Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton eloquently described this in his Go Make A Life
sermon: "To see Reeve in a severely incapacitated state brought back memories of his
famous acting roles as Superman and Clark Kent. Memory told me that Reeve could leap tall
buildings with a single bound as Superman. Also, I saw Christopher Reeve as a gem of an
investigative reporter... Admittedly, Superman was make-believe... I concluded that
Christopher Reeve is Superman, right here, right now... Reeve shows us the power, the
possibilities and the results of a fierce and persistent commitment to growth and
development.
12. With God's help, Reeve is Superman become Superman for real."
because: 1. He survived the horse riding
accident and challenged himself physically Meanwhile, life for the Reeve family went
during countless months of painful physical on in the most normal way they could
therapy. 2. Because he remained manage. With her husband's enthusiastic
committed to his role as a loving husband support, Dana Reeve gradually resumed
and doting father 3. Because he kept hope her singing and acting career. The press
alive in the face of injury and paralysis that and public sometimes labeled her "Saint
can destroy all hope-in the face of having Dana" or "Superwoman" and Dana told a
to depend on his wife and many others to reporter from Parade magazine in 2005:
feed, wash, change, move and carry him to "Initially I felt very uncomfortable with
the doctor. 4. Because he came to the that. There was nothing superhuman
conclusion that God still had something for about standing by Chris.
him to do... So, Christopher Reeve turned
his focus away from his paralysis and began
figuring out how he could live afresh.
Reeve decided that a lot of people might
like to hear his story. Instead of limiting the
communication of his story to
letters, books and videos subject to
edit, Reeve chose the lecture circuit. That
meant showing up in public, allowing the
public to gawk at his incapacity, talking
about his condition and sharing lessons
learned. Thus, Christopher Reeve has
13. [ That compliment] always felt a little false. Like, what's so saintly about that? Lucky me. I'm
with him!" She laughed. "And I thought, 'Really my job here is to be the voice for the
many, many spouses who are caregivers, who don't have the advantage of the world patting
them on the back every day.'" Matthew and Alexandra visited with Christopher, Dana, and
Will at the house in Westchester County when their school schedules allowed. The family
continued its tradition of spending summers at the vacation home in
Williamstown, Massachusetts, after Reeve's injury. Reeve said: "This accident has been
difficult for all of us. But it hasn't frightened anybody away. We all miss the activities. My
daughter, Alexandra, and I loved to ride together. My son, Will, and I would play piano and
sing together. Matthew and I loved to play tennis. We all used to sail together. I'd be kidding
you if I said I didn't miss that. Ultimately, you have to accept that being together is more
important than doing together."
In the years after his accident, Christopher Reeve gradually regained sensation in parts of his
body - notably down the spine, in his left leg, and areas of the left arm. But he remained
dependent on a ventilator to breathe and was unable to move any part of his body below
the shoulders. His condition stabilized and in early 1998, after the taping of a television
special to benefit his foundation, Reeve's wife, Dana, described him as "very healthy and
very busy". His compelling autobiography, Still Me, was released in April 1998 and quickly
hit the bestseller lists. "Writing the book," Reeve said, "was one of the highlights of my
life, before and after the accident." Seven months later, critics praised his talent and
courage when Reeve reclaimed his leading-man status by starring in an updated version of
Rear Window for ABC.
14. Around the time his second book, Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life, was
published, Reeve regained the ability to move his index finger on one hand and
demonstrated that breakthrough on Larry King's TV show. On February 28, 2003, Reeve
became the third person to receive the experimental treatment called diaphragm pacing via
laparoscopy to stimulate his phrenic nerve and allow him to breathe more easily without a
respirator; although he continued to need the machine's help while speaking.
"I have a creative life and a political life, and they're both equally important" Reeve said.
During a Washington Post Live Chat in 2000, Reeve said: "...And now that I am disabled, of
course my main focus is on the quality of life for all disabled people and doing everything I
can to help scientists make progress toward cures." Reeve further explained his personal
political preference for the Democrat party saying, "Actually, the Republicans have done
more for the disabled and for funding medical research over the past eight years than the
Democrats.
But on many other issues, such as the environment, education, gun control, choice, I
support the Democrats, and I am more sympathetic to their position... I would like to see a
Democratic Congress." After he was asked to run for Congress, Reeve decided against it
because he would not have had the strength or health to do it. Reeve was in the forefront of
those lobbying for embryonic stem cell research and he delighted in the controversy. When
Paula Zahn asked him if he liked "tweaking" people, Reeve replied, "It is my favorite thing."
Reeve continued to schedule many speaking engagements and fundraisers while looking to
the future with characteristic enthusiasm saying, "My spinal cord is ready below the injury.
15. I'm realistically optimistic. I don't plan to spend the rest of my life like this." Although it
required significant preparation, Reeve's travels also took him abroad to Great
Britain, Australia, and Israel.
On May 3, 2002, the U.S. government opened the National Health Promotion and
Information Center for People With Paralysis, known as the Christopher and Dana Reeve
Paralysis Resource Center through a non-competitive cooperative agreement awarded to
the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Its purpose is to provide information services
to people nationwide who are newly paralyzed, have been living with paralysis, or are family
members or caregivers. Reeve said, "One of the most disabling aspects of paralysis is the
lack of resources and support necessary to get back into a world that has completely
changed for the paralyzed individual - both economically and socially." Reeve
continued, "When somebody is first injured or as a disease progresses into paralysis, people
don't know where to turn. Dana and I wanted a facility that could give support and
information to people. With this new Center, we're off to an amazing start." Dana Reeve
later wrote that she had a soft spot for the quality-of-life grant programs and for the
resource center, because it's really the people part. "I was the one who figured out, 'Is there
a wheelchair ramp so that our family can get into this movie theater?' I thought if that's
hard for me, it's got to be much harder for the majority of people out there." Creatively, at
that time, Christopher Reeve had in the works movie projects to direct for ABC television on
the inspirational lives of Jeffrey Galli, Brooke Ellison, and Robert McCrum.
16. He also was the Creative Consultant for Freedom: A History of US, a 16-part miniseries on
public television about American freedom that aired in early 2003. In February 2003 he
handed the Superman torch over to Tom Welling on the popular science fiction drama
Smallville playing Dr. Virgil Swann, a character created just for him. In March of that same
year, he guest starred on The Practice in the episode "Burnout". Finally, Chris reprised the
role of Dr. Swann one last time in April 2004 in his last acting appearance.
Reeve's oldest son, Matthew Exton Reeve graduated from Brown University in May 2002
with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in art semiotics. A filmmaker, Matthew was
contracted to document and direct his father's progress in recovery for three television
specials which premiered around the world in 2002 and 2003. The first of three
specials, airing around Reeve's 50th birthday, showed him walking on a treadmill while
suspended from a special harness. The other two specials are not known to have been
made or released. Reeve's daughter Alexandra entered Yale University in Connecticut in
2001 and joined the Yale Polo Squad with her father's enthusiastic support. After graduating
in 2005, she enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York as a student in the
School of Law. Young Will inherited his father's love of ice hockey and watching his son play
the game became one of Reeve's greatest pleasures after his injury. Will also has an interest
in acting as well. Dana Reeve supplemented the family income by taking a number of acting
and singing jobs within commuting distance of their home and she co-hosted a daytime talk
show, Lifetime Live, for a season.
17. In early October 2004 Reeve was busy promoting The Brooke Ellison Story, which he had
directed, and Dana Reeve was appearing onstage in Los Angeles in Brooklyn Boy preparing
to bringing the play to New York. It was the first time she had been away from her husband
and son for an extended period. At the time, Reeve was being treated for a pressure
wound, a common complication for people with paralysis that he had experienced many
times before.
The wound had become severely infected, resulting in a systemic infection; yet there
seemed no unusual cause for concern. On Saturday, October 9th, Reeve attended one of
Will's hockey games. That night, he went into cardiac arrest after receiving an antibiotic. He
fell into a coma and was rushed to Northern Westchester Hospital. Dana Reeve would later
point out that Reeve had a history of being sensitive to drugs that were usually well
tolerated by most people. With the help of Robin Williams' wife, Dana was able to board a
plane and rush cross country to join Alexandra and Will at her husband's bedside; arriving
shortly before his death on October 10. Christopher Reeve was 52 years old.
On November 3, 2004, the board of directors of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
unanimously elected Dana Reeve as their new chairperson and she dedicated herself to
carrying on her husband's work. Dana had been used to being in the background of her
husband's very public efforts, but as she said in May 2005: "Suddenly, I feel like I don't have
that choice anymore. I have to carry on his mission." Dana insisted on going over every
grant proposal, lobbied and endorsed politicians, was writing a second book, and made
national television appearances both solo and with her son, Will, four months after Chris's
death and in the immediate time following her own mother's death. She made plans
18. to resume her singing career. But in an chemotherapy. Wearing a wig after her
unbelievably cruel twist of fate, less than a hair fell out, Dana appeared upbeat as she
year after Christopher Reeve's death, his attended the annual Reeve Foundation
beloved wife was diagnosed with lung fundraiser in November 2005 and sang
cancer. "What I didn't know is that lung "Now and Forever" in honor of their friend,
cancer is the number one cancer," said Mark Messier, a retiring New York Ranger,
Dana to Kathie Lee Gifford. "I was always at Madison Square Garden in January
looking for breast, ovarian and uterine, and 2006. Sadly, at the age of 44, Dana lost her
you think, I'm a non-smoker and I live in battle with cancer on March 6, 2006. She
the country, so I'm good. So I am had made arrangements with family and
completely shocked." She also talked about friends for the care and future of their 13-
having a cough that lasted for weeks year-old son. Alexandra, Will, and Matthew
leading her to get diagnosed: "I did, and arrived arm in arm to speak at a private
people were saying, 'Oh allergies, memorial service for Dana, as they had
allergies,'...[The doctor] wasn't even going done less than 18 months earlier for their
to take a chest X-ray. father.
He was like, 'you're healthy'... and then it
was huge. I probably had it for about a
year." She fought the disease with grace,
courage, and the humor that had
characterized both her and her husband as
she endured rigorous bouts of
19. Christopher Reeve left a body of artistic work that continues to inspire and entertain millions of
people. He also left a left a legacy that includes love of family, heightened awareness and funding
to help people dealing with disabilities, and therapy breakthroughs brought about by greater
funding for spinal injury research. Donations to the Christopher Reeve Foundation have only
increased since the Reeves' deaths; and in July 2006, Christopher's adult children, Matthew and
Alexandra, were added to its expanded board of directors. But perhaps most significant is the
inspirational example described by Reeve's mother, Barbara Johnson, in 2006: "I think one of the
most important things that Chris did for many, many people was, after his accident and becoming
a quadriplegic, he showed them that there is life after a spinal cord injury or after a stroke. You
don't have to sit in the dark feeling sorry for yourself.
I think that he touched many, many, many people and certainly that was an enormous
contribution to the quality of life of the people who had been afflicted with something as
restrictive or disabling as a spinal cord injury. He didn't just help quadriplegics like himself," added
Johnson. "I know for a fact that a lot of others were kind of led to thinking their way into a
happier, more productive life. And that may well be his most lasting contribution."
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