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Quick facts for kids Dana Reeve
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Born	Dana Charles Morosini (1961-03-17)March 17, 1961 Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	March 6, 2006(2006-03-06) (aged 44) New York City, U.S.
Education	Middlebury College (1984) Royal Academy of Dramatic Art< California Institute of the Arts
Occupation	Actress author singer activist
Years active	1990–2006
Spouse(s)	Christopher Reeve ​ ​ (m. 1992; died 2004)​
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Dana Charles Reeve (born Morosini; March 17, 1961 – March 6, 2006) was an American actress, singer, and a strong supporter of people with disabilities. She was married to the famous actor Christopher Reeve. Together, they had a son named Will Reeve, who later became a television reporter.

Dana Reeve's Early Life and Family

Dana Reeve was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. Her father, Charles Morosini, was a heart doctor. Her mother was Helen Simpson Morosini. Dana had Italian family roots.

She grew up in Greenburgh, New York. She finished Edgemont High School in 1979.

Dana Reeve's Education and Studies

Dana went to Middlebury College in Vermont. She studied English Literature and graduated with high honors in 1984. Later, in 2004, both she and her husband, Christopher Reeve, received special honorary degrees from Middlebury.

During her college years, she also studied acting in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After college, in 1984, she continued her acting studies at the California Institute of the Arts in California.

Dana Reeve's Marriage and Son

Dana married actor Christopher Reeve on April 11, 1992. They had a son, William Elliot "Will" Reeve, born on June 7, 1992. Will now works as a reporter for ABC News.

Dana loved riding horses. After Christopher's accident, which left him paralyzed, she stopped riding. She felt it would be too painful for him to see her ride when he could not.

Dana Reeve's Career in Entertainment

Dana Reeve had many roles as a singer and actress. She appeared on television shows like Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She also acted in soap operas such as All My Children and Loving.

She performed in many plays on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in other theaters.

Hosting and Writing

In 2000, Dana co-hosted a daily talk show for women called Lifetime Live on the Lifetime Network. She also wrote articles for a website called AccessLife.com. These articles can still be found on the Christopher Reeve Homepage.

She sang the main song for the movie In the Gloaming, which her husband directed. Dana also had a small role in her husband's movie The Brooke Ellison Story, playing a teacher.

She wrote a book called Care Packages: Letters to Christopher Reeve from Strangers and Other Friends. In 2004, she was acting in a play when she had to quickly go home. Her husband, Christopher, had become very ill.

Children's Book and Documentaries

In 2005, a children's book was published called Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again. It was inspired by Christopher Reeve. The book came with an audio recording where Mandy Patinkin read the story, and Dana Reeve sang with Bernadette Peters.

Before she passed away, Dana Reeve filmed a PBS documentary called The New Medicine. This show looked at how traditional medicine and natural treatments can work together. It was shown after her death in March 2006.

She also worked on a cartoon movie called Everyone's Hero. Her husband was directing this film before he died. The movie was released in September 2006 and is dedicated to both Dana and Christopher Reeve.

Dana Reeve's Illness and Passing

In August 2005, Dana Reeve shared that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. This was about ten months after her husband, Christopher, had passed away. She had never smoked, but she had sung in smoky places early in her career.

In 2005, the American Cancer Society gave Dana the "Mother of the Year Award." This was to honor her dedication to raising her son after losing her husband. In her last public appearances, Dana said that her cancer was getting better.

She appeared at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2006. There, she sang the song "Now and Forever" to honor hockey player Mark Messier.

Her Final Days and Legacy

Dana Reeve passed away on March 6, 2006, in New York City. She was just 11 days shy of her 45th birthday. On the night she died, a recording of her singing the national anthem was played at a Rangers hockey game.

She made plans for her son, Will, to live with their neighbors. This allowed him to finish school in the same place he started. Dana was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

Several films and TV shows were dedicated to her memory. These include an episode of Smallville called "Hypnotic," the movie Superman Returns, and the animated film Everyone's Hero.

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