He was my hero, too. When I was young, Superman was made real by Christopher Reeve's impressive acting. His transition from Clark Kent to Superman and back was done so well -- it's like he was a different person entirely (though it's kind of hard to disguise that jawline).
After the riding accident Reeve the actor became one of my heroes as an adult in the way he continued to fight. I honestly believed that he, out of anyone in the same position, would eventually be able to walk again. Sad to see that this will now never happen.... at least on earth.
I can only hope that in death he's recovered the mobility he had lost in life.
Here's to ya, Mr. Reeve.
