Fan Request: Christopher Reeve Talks About His Spinal Cord Injury | Letterman

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  • @harbscantina
    @harbscantina 2 місяці тому +121

    I can't help it. I'm a 53 year old guy and every time I see Christopher Reeve I get tears in my eyes. He was, is and always will be Superman to me.

    • @beejaysphotos
      @beejaysphotos 2 місяці тому +5

      Yes I feel the same way love reeves aka Superman

    • @Steven-le5oc
      @Steven-le5oc Місяць тому +2

      Ya ready for the documentary or seen it yet?

    • @infernalcapricorn
      @infernalcapricorn 16 днів тому

      I'm 3 years younger than you and feel the same way. I can't watch that new documentary, i'll be a mess.

    • @redtesta
      @redtesta День тому

      yes, i did as well. Because we grew up with him. He was our superman and its hard because he was , well , superman and how can superman get like this. We were lucky to have him.

  • @abdiver12
    @abdiver12 2 роки тому +594

    What a beautiful interview. Accepted his fate with incredible dignity, grace, and even humor. Refused to feel sorry for himself and instead told us to feel bad for those who were less privileged than him. An even bigger Superman in real life than he was on screen. He will never be forgotten.

    • @uva3088
      @uva3088 8 місяців тому +5

      Tear jerker. Love the Standing O, so much heartfelt love and appreciation from the entire audience!

    • @kathy5828
      @kathy5828 5 місяців тому +6

      I just stumbled onto this interview. I wanted to check on how old he was on Somewhere In Time (My Favorite Movie) and I found this. Anyone that loves Christopher should watch this movie. It is great.

    • @abdiver12
      @abdiver12 5 місяців тому +4

      @@kathy5828 I saw it for the first time just a few months ago and loved it as well. Jane Seymour still goes back to Mackinac island every year to meet all the super fans of the film dressed in full costume. It’s too bad Chris isn’t around to do so as well.

    • @Carousel5883
      @Carousel5883 Місяць тому +1

      For me Somewhere in Time is a sad love story..I was 14 when Titanic came out but still it didn't move me compared to SIT.

    • @SeepreeAiyer-z6t
      @SeepreeAiyer-z6t 22 дні тому

      He HAS to accept his fate. He has NO CHOICE.

  • @christya2488
    @christya2488 9 місяців тому +79

    Christopher Reeve is an inspiration. This is also a prime example of why David Letterman is one of the greatest interviewers of all time.

  • @holomatrix
    @holomatrix Рік тому +131

    Superman, the only way he can ever be described, because it was 100% true.

  • @fatenabu1
    @fatenabu1 2 роки тому +530

    Thank you Mr. Letterman for sharing this. I have a brain deformity and been in a wheel chair for years. Christopher Reeve has always been a hero of mine on and off the screen. You sharing this brought a tear to my eye. He was so hopeful and a good example on how a disabled person should view themself and the world around them.

    • @RichaRd_JeRome
      @RichaRd_JeRome 2 роки тому +11

      HeaLing 🙏 Prayers from 🏡 HopKins Minnesota

    • @liamgross7217
      @liamgross7217 2 роки тому +14

      He was an inspiration to all, stay strong Dustin 👍

    • @LouieVguitar
      @LouieVguitar 2 роки тому +11

      You're an inspiration as well, Dustin. Keep it up and stay strong. God bless you.

    • @stigtuneback1966
      @stigtuneback1966 2 роки тому +10

      tell you Dustin , i too get tears in my eyes watching this video with Christopher Reeve , may he rest in peace . and you keep fighting Dustin , regards from sweden .

    • @Gameboy-Unboxings
      @Gameboy-Unboxings Рік тому +4

      Lol. Yeah, David Letterman runs this channel himself. 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @timlovett7973
    @timlovett7973 Рік тому +119

    The reception he got at the beginning brought a tear to my eye. He was such a truly special human being. Not only was he Superman on the silver screen, with the way he inspired hope in so many people he was also Superman in real life. RIP Chris, we all love and miss you so much.

    • @JuneH-j8p
      @JuneH-j8p Рік тому +1

      Poor b........ard. I loved his Movies, great actor.

    • @toddgrogg8005
      @toddgrogg8005 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@JuneH-j8pwhy you wrote basterd for?? Inappropriate.

  • @modernguitarist1992
    @modernguitarist1992 Рік тому +55

    I think this was the best interview Letterman ever did. Normally Letterman was funny and sarcastic but he was so thoughtful and kind here. I think Reeve really appreciated it.

  • @MicheleMJJ
    @MicheleMJJ 2 роки тому +154

    Christopher Reeve is the most amazing person ever. He has such a positive attitude. Most people would just give up. David did a wonderful job taking with him.

  • @JinhuoXiChina
    @JinhuoXiChina 2 роки тому +25

    Most beautiful smile in the HISTORY OF HUMANITY !
    Christopher Reeve is a real hero he saved millions of lifes out the screen there is noone else like him

  • @MrLemmy2000
    @MrLemmy2000 Рік тому +66

    9 years he lived with this injury incredible RIP

  • @Ruggedystim
    @Ruggedystim Рік тому +226

    My brother was paralyzed the same month as Christopher Reeves and the y both passed away the same month as well, it's sad to see how optimistic he is here, not to say he isn't a hero, but it sucks to see someone try with all they have and still make no progress. But they are the toughest people, never being down and still trying. I can't say enough

    • @antonio39776
      @antonio39776 Рік тому +11

      so sorry for your loss!

    • @Pr0ud4ng3l
      @Pr0ud4ng3l Рік тому +11

      im sorry for you loss, but how is it sad to see how optimistic he is? isn't being optimistic in such a situation the best mindset you can have?

    • @Ruggedystim
      @Ruggedystim Рік тому +11

      @@Pr0ud4ng3l you got me, and I fully agree with you, as a matter of fact most people who end up in situations like this have an amazing spirit. I meant, I felt sad to see it, and it's only because of the end result. I always thought how strong he and my brother were, if I could have took the blow like they did, truly the real heroes.

    • @Ruggedystim
      @Ruggedystim Рік тому +3

      @@antonio39776 thank you

    • @DadaRomanov
      @DadaRomanov Рік тому

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  • @twiggles721
    @twiggles721 2 роки тому +124

    What a genuine dude.

    • @MovieJunkieOfficial
      @MovieJunkieOfficial 2 роки тому +12

      Salt of the earth. Regardless of his condition, the world needs more people like him.

  • @LPJack02
    @LPJack02 2 роки тому +71

    RIP Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004), age 52
    You will be remembered as a legend

    • @ChalNjurshEp
      @ChalNjurshEp 2 місяці тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @thomasipkiss8793
    @thomasipkiss8793 2 роки тому +42

    This guy‘s mind was so quick he had to wait for the machine to breathe so he could speak. The guy was truly one of the best standup Hollywood actors because his self image didn’t overshadow his character. Not only do I miss Christopher reeves but I miss people who had self-respect and a drive to see the best in humanity and not only fight for it but sacrifice his own bodily autonomy for that venture. Bless this man and bless those who fight for the same cause even though they are not in the limelight anymore their work still is so important.

    • @lisamcdonald1014
      @lisamcdonald1014 2 роки тому +4

      He needed 24 hour care for the rest of his life, after the horse riding accident in Culpeper, Virginia on May 27th, 1995

    • @Kolina80
      @Kolina80 2 місяці тому +2

      He presented an award at the Oscars, and you could tell that he was still learning to wait for the machine to give him a breath. It seems like he got better with it as time went on.

  • @jimorfanelli7671
    @jimorfanelli7671 2 роки тому +126

    Lifes not fair he was such great guy

    • @lisamcdonald1014
      @lisamcdonald1014 2 роки тому +4

      The last film he starred in was “Village of the Damned”

    • @soeffingwhat
      @soeffingwhat 8 місяців тому +2

      @@lisamcdonald1014 Yeah, that was actually a pretty decent remake.

    • @brianrivera773
      @brianrivera773 2 місяці тому

      ​@@lisamcdonald1014 Above Suspicion was his last film before his accident. He says that during this interview

  • @ebonymanley26
    @ebonymanley26 2 роки тому +171

    The best and only Superman incredible interview rest in peace Christopher Reeve. 🙏

  • @YogsenForfoth
    @YogsenForfoth 2 роки тому +30

    Christopher Reeve did so much good and moved so many people’s hearts. It was truly a heartbreaking day when we lost him. He will ALWAYS be our Man of Steel. ❤

  • @cameronross956
    @cameronross956 Рік тому +35

    Christopher took his injury and used it for good to advance the science in spinal chord injuries and that's the mark of a true Hero in my book.

  • @SoumyadevBose
    @SoumyadevBose Рік тому +15

    Nothing but love and respect for this legend...He will always be a hero and inspiration...

  • @dr.finnegan3949
    @dr.finnegan3949 Рік тому +48

    He was so hopeful 😢… I cant began to imagine how he dealt with it after those 3 years and so… but he was an extraordinary example of bravery and optimism.

  • @dennisnichols3432
    @dennisnichols3432 2 роки тому +20

    Superman,Supermen.Dave was so unselfish with his approach and letting a star shine and have his moment.proves he is a genuine professional. Christopher Reeve is a real life inspirational hero. Humble ,brave,intelligent and spiritually connected..Respect 💫 🙏🏿

  • @esquibelle
    @esquibelle 8 місяців тому +2

    I met Mr. Reeve when I worked @ Paramount since his college roommate was the head of the TV dept & they lunched together often. Christopher was the most elegant, refined & polite "movie star' you could possibly imagine. He was truly adored. His accident horrified & broke the hearts of all who ever met him. The fact that he took up the charge to raise money for handicapped people & research into spinal cord injury for the remainder of his life made him a real life hero. RIP beautiful spirit 🙏

  • @mattnewmark7607
    @mattnewmark7607 2 роки тому +20

    Best 21 minutes I've spent IN YEARS. CR is a colossal hero and DL treated the circumstance with the utmost respect.

  • @soumyadeepdas1536
    @soumyadeepdas1536 Рік тому +8

    What a man, what a journey, truly inspirational!! Eternally optimistic even in the face of stiff adversity!! Sign of a man with real character and philosophy!!

  • @eddylauterback1312
    @eddylauterback1312 2 роки тому +26

    Thks Dave. You have never been better doing an interview. RIP Christopher

  • @coyote8198
    @coyote8198 2 роки тому +97

    Thanks Dave for bringing this back for all of us to see and hear

    • @KellerCRD
      @KellerCRD 2 роки тому +1

      U really think Dave himself uploaded this ? Lmao

    • @judgeberry6071
      @judgeberry6071 2 роки тому +2

      @@KellerCRD Not necessarily but I think he will be aware of it.

  • @trevorgolding9200
    @trevorgolding9200 6 місяців тому +12

    When I was little, this man was my hero. He still is, but now it’s for a COMPLETELY different reason. RIP Christopher Reeve. (And thanks, Dave!)

  • @hawkeye2880
    @hawkeye2880 2 роки тому +69

    He was my childhood Superman. He’ll always be THE Superman.

  • @andyross2788
    @andyross2788 Рік тому +11

    The book is absolutely incredible, the bravery the inner strength his determination to find a cure and the difference he made to the development of science to treat spinal chord damage is incredible. As Oprah said " To millions around the world your superman, but after reading the book, you really are Superman " We truly lost a great man when Christopher sadly died. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is doing incredible research in to spinal chord damage, and led by Will Reeve

  • @geeked-outturtlesfan4288
    @geeked-outturtlesfan4288 2 роки тому +21

    Christopher Reeve. The fact that you seen how you were when you were able to walk and how your perspective was changed and what an inspiration you had become.... Is a miracle in yourself. You are missed. And your foundation is still running so others will soon be able to walk again.
    Thank you for this interview Dave Letterman and thank you for sharing this

  • @zandelscomicsandcards7543
    @zandelscomicsandcards7543 2 роки тому +52

    RIP Mr Reeve. You are missed and you are still my hero.

  • @billdewan8533
    @billdewan8533 2 роки тому +139

    I attended one Letterman show in my life and this was the one! Incredibly inspiring. Hanson was the musical guest my right arm was featured early in the show.

    • @dhealy1176
      @dhealy1176 2 роки тому +1

      Can You been seen

    • @kingkelly44
      @kingkelly44 2 роки тому +5

      @@dhealy1176 yes, his right arm

    • @shathan123
      @shathan123 Рік тому +2

      Please time stamp so I can see your arm.

    • @jamieyanda
      @jamieyanda Рік тому +4

      WE MUST SEE THE ARM!!!!!!

    • @itsbonkerjojo9028
      @itsbonkerjojo9028 Рік тому +2

      I don't see any hope as you are not responding to above comments but still let me express myself here I am dying to see your arms appearance in this close p

  • @joannaedwards6325
    @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +54

    Just so utterly inspiring. Makes one take stock of the life you've lived and want to readjust your priorities for your future.

  • @apap1586
    @apap1586 2 роки тому +11

    This was a real Superman on and off the screen a real fighter. He took what life gave him and ran with it. I still do my Superman marathons every year; been watching him since I was 4 years old.

  • @jakmak1345
    @jakmak1345 2 місяці тому +4

    Just so heartbreaking. I love Superman. Tearing up again. 😢

  • @themirrorsofmymind
    @themirrorsofmymind 2 роки тому +10

    I just watched Mr. Reeve's previous "Letterman" interview at age 29, where he mentioned Marlon Brando's apparent apathy for acting in the role of "Jor-El"...
    He's as charming, charismatic, and witty as he was then! His humor still delivered with the sly smile of someone who seems too earnest to be such a kidder. Amazing...

  • @ginarange8761
    @ginarange8761 Рік тому +6

    My heart. I love Christopher Reeve so much.

  • @joannefairclough7960
    @joannefairclough7960 2 місяці тому +2

    Crying the entire time. I was a huge Christopher Reeve fan before his accident and an awestruck admirer forever after his accident. This is one of the best interviews I've seen with Christopher. Not mawkish or fixated on the downside of his catastrophic injury but still touching on the important aspects, but also talking of his work - both acting, directing and advocacy - as well as allowing Christopher's beautiful humour to shine through whilst Dave not forgetting his own. Thank you so much for uploading, especially as Christopher and his family are getting a proper light shone on them through the upcoming documentary. This is wonderful x

  • @Anita___Y
    @Anita___Y 9 місяців тому +6

    Letterman guided this interview brilliantly. Christopher Reeve, a hero indeed.

  • @kstepko
    @kstepko 2 роки тому +70

    What an incredible interview: this was my first opportunity to see it.

  • @Anaonfire
    @Anaonfire 3 місяці тому +3

    What a great perspective. He had every right to feel like the unluckiest man in the world for losing what he did, but he is thankful for his circumstances. Love this guy, RIP

  • @dilwich
    @dilwich Рік тому +5

    God bless you Chris you truly were a Superman.

  • @ernarc23
    @ernarc23 Рік тому +8

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Chris Reeve was such a noble and talented man. My best friend in college was a quadriplegic (from an accident in the air force on his 21st birthday). Paul was a genius... I learned so much from him, and only wish he'd lived long enough to discover what AI is only now on the verge of offering a promising treatment to those suffering from paralysis. I truly believe that one day there will be a way to heal those suffering from spinal cord injuries --at the intersection of technology, AI and neuroscience. ❤

  • @andyross2788
    @andyross2788 10 місяців тому +3

    Chris was my hollywood hero, the ultimate superhero, and then I met him. I can genuinely say he was a truly incredible guy, I was so lucky to call Robin Williams a friend, and through him I came to know Chris. I myself have a spinal injury but nothing in comparison to Chris, but I remember Chris saying to me hey it could be worse you could be me. I was humbled by his bravery and his drive to find cures for spinal injury, through scientific research. I've fought for better help for the disabled and in days of pain I experience, I here Chris voice in my head, as if he was still in the room, and he says, what ever you do my friend, never give up the fight and never silence your voice, take the negative and turn it to a positive. I miss you my dear friends but you definitely live on in my memories.

  • @toddgrogg8005
    @toddgrogg8005 Місяць тому +5

    Life is mean and cruel it's not fair that Robin and Chris, are not here with us. We can keep them together with us by watching there interviews and movies. Rest in peace Chris and Robin.

  • @marksmith6868
    @marksmith6868 2 місяці тому +2

    He will always be remembered for playing Superman but he is a hero in real life as well. May he rest in peace for all generations in life!

  • @HeWhoHasRisen3500
    @HeWhoHasRisen3500 Рік тому +34

    Dave admitting he's strangely fascinated about EXACTLY what happened was giving us
    all a voice, well said Dave, well said.

  • @HorrorFan-WrestlingFan
    @HorrorFan-WrestlingFan 7 місяців тому +2

    What a perfect role model for humanity thank you Christopher RIP

  • @Flypidge
    @Flypidge 6 місяців тому +4

    I find myself sad looking at the man that made my childhood magical.... Filled it with hope and optimism. The older I get the more my opinion changes, I am no longer sad because I realise the man in the movies.... Is actually This man, an absolutely incredible human who was everything superman was morally. He will always be superman to me and a big part of my childhood, I am sure if heaven is real he will be there without doubt...if heaven isn't well, he made millions experience something utterly unique and awe inspiring.

  • @GardenGirlD76
    @GardenGirlD76 2 роки тому +24

    Outstanding request, Jacob Jax. Thanks for the post! This was heartwarming and inspiring. Rest in Peace, Christopher Reeves, a real Superman.

  • @jennaolbermann7663
    @jennaolbermann7663 Рік тому +3

    Christopher Reeve was such an inspiration and a very talented actor. He didn’t get the chance to walk again but maybe his foundation will help others to do so. RIP

  • @markadams3008
    @markadams3008 5 місяців тому +9

    chris WAS and ALWAYS will be superman, but he was also my childhood and that gets me every time.
    i miss him. gone too soon.

  • @chrisj.6251
    @chrisj.6251 2 роки тому +46

    I remember seeing this interview so vividly when it first aired. Back then for a guest to command that much air time was extremely rare. Thanks for showing this again.

    • @ColinPoole
      @ColinPoole 2 роки тому +2

      That good sir was a triple entendre.

    • @chrisj.6251
      @chrisj.6251 2 роки тому +1

      @@ColinPoole ROFLMAO

  • @timothy5512
    @timothy5512 Рік тому +10

    When Chris said that she was 66 and he was 22, and a liaison could have been interesting I giggled. You're always a treasure, Chris.

  • @mojo_guru4448
    @mojo_guru4448 9 місяців тому +3

    The face of a hero. What an incredible man!

  • @dottiegillespie8067
    @dottiegillespie8067 Рік тому +24

    It just breaks my heart. Hopefully someday we can help these people live a better quality life.

    • @ChalNjurshEp
      @ChalNjurshEp 2 місяці тому

      Yes, pls

    • @ChalNjurshEp
      @ChalNjurshEp 2 місяці тому

      @@oracle_annbe quiet. You weren’t there. Clearly u don’t know what u are referring to!!

  • @buzzfunk
    @buzzfunk Рік тому +11

    What a man. Wow. Tragic. But inspiring. Rip!

  • @lauriethomasmd3760
    @lauriethomasmd3760 Рік тому +6

    Dave, you’re one of the best interviewers out there.

  • @sdrewe99
    @sdrewe99 2 роки тому +7

    "You know something that we don't..."-Well stated and great insight Mr Letterman!

  • @kiko1935
    @kiko1935 2 роки тому +48

    "chronic indigestion" had me dead

  • @jayshomer4191
    @jayshomer4191 Рік тому +3

    Christopher was the true Hero. What an initiation to experience in this physical realm. He graduated with honors 💪🏼🇺🇸

  • @equipo1illu176
    @equipo1illu176 Рік тому +5

    Infinite admiration and respect for him, THAT´S MY SUPERMAN.

  • @DannyGautama
    @DannyGautama 2 роки тому +5

    Love you Sir. You are the BEST Superhero and Superman. You taught this world about 3 beautiful words… NEVER GIVE UP!

  • @Abrow183
    @Abrow183 3 місяці тому +6

    He deserved every round of applause times a million.

  • @marcorp87
    @marcorp87 4 місяці тому +12

    We will never forget him
    The one and ONLY Superman.

  • @greynure6271
    @greynure6271 7 місяців тому +3

    My one and only Superman. Great actor and so handsome! Wish he is still around.

  • @gemmas5044
    @gemmas5044 2 місяці тому

    I have been a fan of Christopher Reeve since the age of 9. My admiration for him has only grown exponentially over the decades. Facing such adversity as he did with courage, resilience, eloquence and poise makes him heroic and even more memorable than his incredible roles on the screen. His brilliant mind was not impacted by the accident, so thankfully. He is missed terribly but what a legacy that he and his incredible wife Dana left for the world. His children are precious.

  • @Hupomone
    @Hupomone 2 роки тому +50

    Took me a minute to realize, or remember, what that whooshing noise was throughout the interview.
    The ventilator, breathing for him.

  • @ANONYMOUSAGI
    @ANONYMOUSAGI Рік тому +9

    Absolutely break my heart to see my childhood hero in this state but still keeping up his spirit 😢 wish him well.

    • @oracle_ann
      @oracle_ann 10 місяців тому +2

      Dude... he died years ago.

    • @Gemmarose9012
      @Gemmarose9012 Місяць тому

      @@oracle_annDude. The message stands today and he is missed.

    • @oracle_ann
      @oracle_ann Місяць тому

      @@Gemmarose9012 all I meant was he's released into paradise, free of all pain. He's probably in a dimension of sublime bliss that most won't pass over into the afterlife as he has...

  • @MrGpschmidt
    @MrGpschmidt 2 роки тому +22

    The ONLY Superman. A truly inspiring human being; we were lucky to have him.

  • @paulkevinkoehler9490
    @paulkevinkoehler9490 2 роки тому +12

    I had no idea that this interview had taken place; thank you Team Letterman for posting!

  • @sabiha.8232
    @sabiha.8232 4 місяці тому +3

    This might be the most profound interview to have happened on Letterman. So Inspiring.

  • @chaelodoul9401
    @chaelodoul9401 2 роки тому +94

    I’m not sure which is more sad, the fact that Mr. Reeves never walked again, or the fact that he truly believed he would. 😢

    • @AcesPlace22
      @AcesPlace22 2 роки тому +42

      It's not sad.. it's called hope and faith. He wouldn't haven't considered it sad... it was brave and honorable

    • @chaelodoul9401
      @chaelodoul9401 2 роки тому +7

      @@AcesPlace22 I’m glad that you’re able to read the minds of dead people. Bravo 👏🏻

    • @iTheGeo
      @iTheGeo 2 роки тому +28

      @@chaelodoul9401 instead of wasting your energy on irony, do yourself f a favor for once and try to listen carefully to what is being said, make an effort to fully comprehend what you just heard and then draw a better conclusion. It works miracles when you manage to.'Read between the lines'.

    • @ReturnOfTheJ.D.
      @ReturnOfTheJ.D. 2 роки тому +8

      @@chaelodoul9401 I truly believe that he truly believed he could walk again, and that the possibility of him doing that was so far in the future it wasn't really conceivable that he would survive to see the day. However, by "keeping the faith" in that regard, he was able to engage people and bring them into the cause in a way that saying "I'll be here for life" would not have done. So it's possible that he maintained that posture against his better judgement so as to attract the widest possible audience to his goal. He had to believe he'd walk again, if he was to get the most interest in his plight and raise the most funds for research and innovation. Having said that, I too felt that it was like a broken record after five years of him saying it, because it seemed further and further out of reach the more he said it was getting nearer and near.

    • @iTheGeo
      @iTheGeo 2 роки тому

      @@chaelodoul9401 Bro, you're suffering social isolation and burned out brain cells, aren't you?

  • @b_o_d_h_i_s_a_t_t_v_a
    @b_o_d_h_i_s_a_t_t_v_a 2 роки тому +22

    christopher reeve... a class act his whole life.

  • @neilg7737
    @neilg7737 Місяць тому +1

    He is the best superman. Great guy and smart. Good heart.

  • @davidmunoz132
    @davidmunoz132 Рік тому +8

    He will ALWAYS be Superman

  • @EsterKunin-zs2dw
    @EsterKunin-zs2dw Місяць тому

    Oh, Chris, I love you! I prayed soooo hard for you to be cured and walk again. I could only tell you that I cried when you died, and then again when Dana died. What a wonderful person! RIP, both of you.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @BruT-wz8jl
    @BruT-wz8jl 4 місяці тому +2

    A real life Super hero and Superman. Love this man. He is missed❤

  • @ImmaWright
    @ImmaWright 2 роки тому +24

    Bless, he really felt in his heart he would walk again, so sad

  • @richj6596
    @richj6596 2 роки тому +6

    It’s so sad that this happened, he was truly one of the best actors and THE best Superman ever. Such a wonderful human being.

  • @dodywidodo9433
    @dodywidodo9433 Місяць тому +2

    Once Superman, always Superman. Christopher Reeve!

  • @mattmccleary1278
    @mattmccleary1278 Рік тому +3

    What a brave strong man. He's absolutely a hero!

    • @JuneH-j8p
      @JuneH-j8p Рік тому

      Yes he was. Great Actor. Poor B........ard. That f.....kin horse!

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo 2 роки тому +17

    Beautiful interview! Always the best, thanks Dave!

  • @Brian_H4708
    @Brian_H4708 2 роки тому +17

    Very inspirational guy with a great attitude. So sad in retrospect that he seemed to be very misled/misinformed about how close they were to a regenerative cure. Rest in peace Christopher Reeve.

    • @bigboss-yv2nr
      @bigboss-yv2nr 2 роки тому +13

      He chose to be optimistic.

    • @jaylee3941
      @jaylee3941 2 роки тому

      He wasn't misinformed, congress were blocking the human trials. He attended congress to put his and millions of other's cases forward. If not read yet, read Still Me - just amazing guy

  • @decencywarrior9598
    @decencywarrior9598 2 роки тому +3

    So glad I was able to watch this . RIP CR and thank you Dave -spinal cord injuries are complicated and life altering yet we want to live on , strive on . It can only be done with awareness , love and our families ,and the medical communities- dedication .

  • @modernguitarist1992
    @modernguitarist1992 2 роки тому +10

    Beautiful interview. RIP.

  • @adrienneflowersscott9290
    @adrienneflowersscott9290 Рік тому +7

    Christopher was so handsome. Happy Heavenly Birthday Christopher. You are greatly missed. 🎂🎈🕊️💪🏾💙❤️

  • @jamesgarner8262
    @jamesgarner8262 2 роки тому +6

    RIP, Mr. Christopher Reeve.™ You will always and forever be remembered as the original Superman™!

  • @Illustraful
    @Illustraful 2 роки тому +174

    It's so depressing to see the hope he had that never came to fruition, and all these years later they still haven't cured it.

    • @nancyendicott9047
      @nancyendicott9047 Рік тому

      Was he a Christian? Was thst where his hope is in?

    • @Illustraful
      @Illustraful Рік тому

      @@nancyendicott9047 Go away, religiotard. I'm sure there are some pedo pastors whose crimes you can help cover up.

    • @nancyendicott9047
      @nancyendicott9047 Рік тому +5

      Christian means a relationship with Christ not a religion

    • @Illustraful
      @Illustraful Рік тому +24

      @@nancyendicott9047 Yawn. Adults shouldn't believe in fairytales.

    • @nancyendicott9047
      @nancyendicott9047 Рік тому +1

      Fairytales and wizards come from UK

  • @GeminiWarriorKai
    @GeminiWarriorKai 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you for this! I remember this happening but its still has a lot of impact after all these years

  • @AcesPlace22
    @AcesPlace22 2 роки тому +3

    This was very moving. I remember being a kid when this took place and I never understood it. You were very much loved Mr. Reeve's. R.I.P. superman

  • @Goofy_The_Scot
    @Goofy_The_Scot 10 місяців тому +2

    Christopher Reeve will always be Superman to me, RIP.

  • @FPInvention
    @FPInvention 2 роки тому +18

    Can't imagine having such a disability. I'm blind in one eye, was assaulted when I was 21 and it's been challenging but this is on another scale. I still thank my lucky stars that my 'disability' is not as severe.

  • @mattmccleary1278
    @mattmccleary1278 Рік тому +5

    He was definitely the best Superman!! Just watched the movie

  • @rockturtleneck
    @rockturtleneck 2 роки тому +15

    I remember watching this when it was on--how incredibly inspirational. The idea of Superman losing the ability to walk is truly Shakespearean.

    • @tubester4567
      @tubester4567 2 роки тому +2

      and to lose all movement from falling off a horse is scary.

    • @lisamcdonald1014
      @lisamcdonald1014 2 роки тому +2

      Put me off horse riding for life

  • @swamirose5646
    @swamirose5646 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks Jacob for the fan request! Great segment.

  • @broken_disco_ball
    @broken_disco_ball 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you, Mr. Reeve and thank you, Mr. Letterman.

  • @phintonpickleberg8917
    @phintonpickleberg8917 Рік тому +8

    i have severe nerve damage in my left foot and may never be able to walk again, quite terrified, could use all prayers

  • @kjek1
    @kjek1 2 місяці тому

    I loved his smile and his humour so much. He’s being pretty humble but what he did with his money and is profile certainly makes him a hero to me.

  • @enjoyyoursleep1
    @enjoyyoursleep1 2 місяці тому

    There are amazing people in this world that we'll never forget, and Christopher is one of them! They're not amazing because of 'what they went through, nor are they an inspiration to others because of what they went through, you know the usual tag lines often attributed to someone facing hardship. They, like Christopher, refused to give up. That's amazing!