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I remember telling a neurosurgeon, Don't give me too much information, because at the moment my ignorance is my best asset.

Christopher Reeve

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