Many celebrity kids resemble their famous parents\u2014like Michael J. Fox\u2019s twin daughters, Julia Roberts’ teen daughter, and Elvis Presley\u2019s grandson. But few carry on their parent\u2019s legacy as powerfully as Will Reeve, the 25-year-old son of the late Christopher Reeve.<\/p>\n
For millions, Christopher Reeve was the face of Superman, debuting in 1978. Beyond acting, he was a director, producer, screenwriter, equestrian, and activist. After a tragic horseback accident in 1995 left him a quadriplegic, he dedicated his life to advocating for spinal cord injury research, founding the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation with his wife Dana.<\/p>\n
Reeve died in 2004 at age 52. Just 17 months later, Dana also passed away. Their son Will was only 13.<\/p>\n
Today, Will not only strongly resembles his father but also honors his legacy. Now 27, he works in sports journalism with ESPN\u2019s SportsCenter<\/em>\u2014a promise he made to his parents. Despite early tragedy, Will chose purpose over despair. He continues his parents’ mission through the foundation, raising awareness and funds for spinal injury research.<\/p>\n As Will says, quoting his father: \u201cA hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.\u201d<\/p>\n