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I'm not living the life I thought I would lead, but it does have meaning, purpose. There is love... there is joy... there is laughter.

Christopher Reeve

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Christopher Reeve
Age: 52 †
Born: 1952
Born: September 25
Died: 2004
Died: October 10
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New York City
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Christopher D'Olier Reeve
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