Dana Reeve, widow of Christopher, dead at 44

[Jim Alfredson]

I just read this. I feel horrible for their 13-year old son. What a tragedy.

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[catesta]

I had no idea she was sick.

R.I.P.

[J.A.W.]

I had no idea she was sick.

R.I.P.

She was diagnosed with lung cancer a short while after Christopher died. Very sad news, she was way too young.

[Johnny E]

Man that was fast! If anyone here still smokes, please consider your family and how fast it can take you away from them. I know from personal experience that it's not easy to quit, but you should at least start the process now before it's too late.

ps. Yes I know that Dana Reeve never smoked, but I'd be willing to bet that she grew up in a house with someone who did.

Edited March 7, 2006 by Johnny E

[Alexander]

Very, very sad.

[clifford_thornton]

I had a friend who had lung cancer as a teenager, and was able to pull through. Nobody in his family smoked, and apparently it can develop without airborne carcinogen exposure. I think it is fairly rare in this form.

Sad news for the Reeve family, which has suffered so much trauma. The spotlight constantly shown on them was a bit much at times, and it's unfortunate that she was unable to continue her husband's legacy.

[kinuta]

My brother in law was dead within six months of diagnosis. My wifes best friend's husband lasted about one year after diagnosis. Smoking really does kill.

[GregK]

lung cancer is like any other cancer. you dont have to be a smoker to get it. It is rare, but it happens.