Dana Reeve

Dana Reeve was an American actress, singer, and advocate, best known as the wife of actor Christopher Reeve. After her husband's paralysis from a spinal cord injury, she dedicated herself to increasing awareness and funding for paralysis research through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. An accomplished performer in theater and television, Dana was also recognized for her kindness, resilience, and commitment to philanthropy. She passed away in 2006 at age 44 from lung cancer, leaving a legacy of compassion and advocacy in both the arts and medical research fields.