Christopher Reeve, 'Superman' Star, Dies at 52

Christopher Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies whose near-fatal riding accident nine years ago turned him into a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday of heart failure, his publicist said. He was 52.

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Christopher Reeve played a fake Superman in the movies. Christopher Reeve became a real Superman in his wheelchair. That became the most difficult role in his life and the one that provided inspiration for millions. That is the Superman that will be missed.