October 10, 2004: Christopher Reeve Dies! It is with great sadness that we report that Christopher Reeve has died.

According to sources close to the actor, he died suddenly on Sunday. News of his death is just being reported publicly. His family will make an announcement today (Monday) at the earliest.

Reports are that he died while in coma after going into Cardiac Arrest on Sunday, October 10th.

Reeve was being treated at Northern Westchester Hospital for a pressure wound that he developed, a common complication for people with paralysis.

In the past week, the wound had become severely infected, resulting in a serious systemic infection.

"On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank Northern Westchester Hospital for the excellent care they provided to my husband," Dana Reeve, his widow, said in a statement.

"I also want to thank his personal staff of nurses and aides, as well as the millions of fans from around the world who have supported and loved my husband over the years."

Christopher Reeve
September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004