Christopher Reeve, popular for his role as Clark Kent/Superman in four movies of the Superman franchise, passed away on October 10, 2004, from complications of an infection. Before his death, the actor suffered a tragic horseback fall, which left him quadriplegic, and he also battled depression. However, with support from his wife, Dana, the actor slowly accepted his condition, eventually becoming an advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights.
In a previous interview, actress Jane Seymour, who starred alongside Reeve in the movie Somewhere in Time, opened up about their friendship and the role she played in taking care of the late actor after his accident.
Jane Seymour says she and Christopher Reeve’s wife took turns caring for him after his tragic fall
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Speaking with People during the presentation of the best documentary award to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story at the 2025 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, Seymour fondly reflected on her deep bond with Reeve, whom she had previously dated for a while. She explained that their bond remained strong and that when he got injured, she often stepped in to assist his wife, Dana, in caring for him. Seymour provided support to his former flame whenever Dana was unavailable.
However, the Captains and the Kings star expressed her admiration for Reeve’s unwavering sense of humor despite the immense physical challenges he faced, noting that the gracefulness with which he navigated his ordeal left a lasting impact on her and helped shape her perspective on life.
Jane Seymour pays tribute to Christopher Reeve for helping others despite his challenges
The 74-year-old also paid tribute to Reeve, praising him for his extraordinary capacity to accept his situation.
Seymour explained that instead of feeling overwhelmed by his condition, the late actor turned into a lighthouse of inspiration, navigating the realities of his new life and supporting others through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, an organization dedicated to creative research for the treatment of spinal cord injuries and enhancing the quality of life of people with paralysis. She further noted that his passion for helping others despite his limitations cemented his legacy as a real-life Superman.
