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Weezer · Oct 11, 2004, 01:13 AM

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Oct 11, 2004, 01:15 AM

If it is true that is rather sad.

ThinkInsane · Oct 11, 2004, 01:21 AM

I never thought much of him as an actor, but I always respected the work he did with disabled kids after his accident. If it's true, rest in peace superman.

MindFad · 11:46 AM

Well, that sucks.

Damn.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Oct 11, 2004, 01:25 AM

Didn't he just direct a movie?

brapper · Oct 11, 2004, 01:35 AM

I heard something recently about him being able to walk again in the near future....I don't know..

shabbasuraj · Oct 11, 2004, 01:37 AM

I guess we will all have to wait for a more reliable news source...?

d4nth3m4n · Oct 11, 2004, 01:38 AM

looks like it's real- cnn (and msnbc, the only other news site i could think of off hand) have picked it up.

xi_hyperon · Oct 11, 2004, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
I guess we will all have to wait for a more reliable news source...?

It's now showing up on several more mainstream news sites. Apparently he went into cardiac arrest the day before, and fell into a coma. He was only 52.

UNTeMac · Oct 11, 2004, 01:39 AM

It's true...cnn.com is reporting it breaking right now. I heard he was making progress.

ThinkInsane · Oct 11, 2004, 01:44 AM

Yeah, I just saw it on ABC news. Sad

MindFad · Oct 11, 2004, 01:45 AM

Damn, man.

Well, he was a fighter, at least. He had been making progress, too, hadn't he?

GK · Oct 11, 2004, 02:02 AM

Randman · Oct 11, 2004, 02:24 AM

That's a shame. He really did a lot for the cause of people with spinal injuries.
And it was nice to see him on Smallville, passing the torch, so to speak. I remember the scene when he first came on, it was the first time that the show played the John Williams Superman theme. That was cool.
RIP.

JLFanboy · Oct 11, 2004, 02:25 AM

Life is just funny sometimes. Two days ago I sat down and watched Superman for the first time in at least 5 years. Yesterday I find this video on Cake's website. Today, well...

I'm sitting here wishing I could come up with something eloquent. I can't. All I do know is that this is a real tragedy and the world will be a little worse off come tomorrow morning.

Goodbye, Superman.

E's Lil Theorem · Oct 11, 2004, 02:58 AM

R.I.P. Mr. Reeve.

ASIMO · Oct 11, 2004, 03:18 AM

He is dead. I confirmed it with my friend.

Superchicken · Oct 11, 2004, 03:26 AM

Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

Weezer · Oct 11, 2004, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

That's such a naive statement. Arn't you in college? Educate yourself, then speak.

fireside · Oct 11, 2004, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

yep, because people purposely go out of their way to have sex to get an abortion for the stem cell research. they don't just use the stuff from abortions that they were going to throw away, they'd never do that.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Oct 11, 2004, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by Weezer:
That's such a naive statement. Arn't you in college? Educate yourself, then speak.

It was a typical bible thumper brainwashed statement.

Lancer409 · Oct 11, 2004, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by brapper:

I heard something recently about him being able to walk again in the near future....I don't know..

the_glassman · Oct 11, 2004, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

My thats the most ignorant comment I've ever heard on this forum.
RIP Superman.

wulf · Oct 11, 2004, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

Thank God we have an intelligent, rational and well-established scientific community to bring benefit to our society.

'Cause if we had to rely on idiots like you, we'd still be in the dark ages.

R.I.P. Mr. Reeve.

AKcrab · Oct 11, 2004, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

Go pray for yourself!

Hawkeye_a · Oct 11, 2004, 04:07 AM

Truely sad.

Randman · Oct 11, 2004, 04:57 AM

Figures that some pr1ck would have to go and make a comment like that just to troll.

demograph68 · Oct 11, 2004, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Randman:
Figures that some pr1ck would have to go and make a comment like that just to troll.

It wasn't you this time?

RIP Mr. Reeve

Twilly Spree · Oct 11, 2004, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
Well hopefully now people can stop trying to justify mass murder of infants to make him walk again.

HAhahaha Good sarcasm there

nooon · Oct 11, 2004, 06:40 AM

NeXTLoop · 07:27 AM

Truly a shame. I still remember as a kid being so excited to go see the newest Superman movie. As much as he'll be remembered for that, his role as Superman pales in significance compared to the good he did for disabled individuals.

Rest in peace Mr. Reeve. You helped us see the 'Superman' in all of us and the best side of humanity.

Lee33 · Oct 11, 2004, 08:44 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, too. I also did not like him much as an actor but I respected the hell out of him when it came to dealing with his handicap.

Apple Pro Underwear · Oct 11, 2004, 08:50 AM

i don't feel "sorry" for him

he lived a dream life for the most part of his life. beautiful estate, beautiful wife, beautiful kids, money up the wazoo and fame.

he didn't get injured saving children from earthquakes in Panama. he injured himself doing equestrian maneuvers as a hobby.

i'm sure he was a decent guy, but I only saw him make full potential of his celebrity only after he was injured and tried to do something to fix his condition. congratulations on all the help/research you worked for all these years. Rest in peace.

typoon · Oct 11, 2004, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
I guess we will all have to wait for a more reliable news source...?

Drudge is a pretty reliable news source. He usually gets his info from many places. and just lists them on his site.

Twilly Spree · Oct 11, 2004, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by typoon:
Drudge is a pretty reliable news source. He usually gets his info from many places. and just lists them on his site.

He is usually fine, but has less prestige to lose if he's wrong than the big news agencies.

Turias · Oct 11, 2004, 09:10 AM

You will be missed, Christopher Reeve.

typoon · Oct 11, 2004, 09:12 AM

R.I.P Christopher Reeve

You will always be Superman.

ManOfSteal · Oct 11, 2004, 09:24 AM

R.I.P to the only "true" manofsteal.

nredman · Oct 11, 2004, 09:28 AM

i liked the superman movies, and i have a lot of respect for anyone who fights adversity to make a difference. rip christopher

Ghoser777 · Oct 11, 2004, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by manofsteal:
R.I.P to the only "true" manofsteal.

I believe he would be the manofsteel - he wasn't in to breaking the law and such.

ManOfSteal · Oct 11, 2004, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Ghoser777:
I believe he would be the manofsteel - he wasn't in to breaking the law and such.

This is true.

Shaddim · Oct 11, 2004, 09:44 AM

R.I.P Chris.

Edit: I'll have to watch "Somewhere in Time" tonight.

lil'babykitten · Oct 11, 2004, 09:58 AM

itai195 · Oct 11, 2004, 09:59 AM

Poor guy, RIP.

Ken Caminiti too, though I guess we should've seen that one coming...

d.fine · Oct 11, 2004, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by manofsteal:
R.I.P to the only "true" manofsteal.

ManOfSteal · Oct 11, 2004, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by itai195:
Ken Caminiti too, though I guess we should've seen that one coming...

Yeah, I just read that as well...hmm, that guy went down hill fast to say the least.

brapper · Oct 11, 2004, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
It was a typical bible humper brainwashed statement.

ha.

wdlove · Oct 11, 2004, 11:33 AM

My prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Now he can walk in freedom and without pain.

killer_735 · Oct 11, 2004, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
yep, because people purposely go out of their way to have sex to get an abortion for the stem cell research. they don't just use the stuff from abortions that they were going to throw away, they'd never do that.

Wait, now stem cell research is going to get us all free sex? Dear god, is there anything those fetuses can't do?

mitchell_pgh · Oct 11, 2004, 11:47 AM

R.I.P.

An amazing individual.