It took more than Kryptonite to take down this Superman.

World renown actor and activist Christopher Reeve died Sunday at the age of 52 after suffering a cardiac arrest that resulted in a coma Saturday.

Reeve, known primarily for his role as Clark Kent/Superman, enjoyed years of theatrical and Broadway success in such films and plays as Gray Lady Down, Fifth of July, Village of the Damned, The Remains of the Day, Somewhere in Time, and one of my favorites Deathtrap. Even after the life altering accident that paralyzed him, Reeve continued to act and direct in such productions as a remake of Hitchcock’s Rear Window and starring in several episodes of WB’s version of Superman’s early life, Smallville.

Acting was not his only outlet. He was active in many causes, most notably those associated with him after his accident such as better insurance protection against catastrophic injury, stem cell research, and spinal chord research.

My prayers go out to Chris and his family.

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