Superman star Christopher Reeve is honored by his children Will, Alexandra and Matthew... 15 years after the actor tragically died at age 52

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Christopher Reeve's children were seen honoring the late Superman actor and their late mother Dana on Thursday.

Will, Alexandra and Matthew all stood side by side at the 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala at Cipriani South Street in NYC.

Their father died in 2004 at the age of 52. Two years later his widow, Dana Reeve died at age from lung cancer even though she was not a smoker.

Impressive trio: Christopher Reeve's children were seen honoring the late actor and their late mother Dana on Thursday at the 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala at Cipriani South Street in NYC

Impressive trio: Christopher Reeve's children were seen honoring the late actor and their late mother Dana on Thursday at the 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala at Cipriani South Street in NYC

Sad loss: Their father died in 2004 at the age of 52. Two years later his widow, Dana Reeve died at age from lung cancer even though she was not a smoker. Seen in the 1980s

Sad loss: Their father died in 2004 at the age of 52. Two years later his widow, Dana Reeve died at age from lung cancer even though she was not a smoker. Seen in the 1980s

His big franchise: The star was best known for playing Superman in several films

His big franchise: The star was best known for playing Superman in several films

Will, 27, looked a lot like his father with his tall frame, strong facial structure and thick dark hair. He was dapper in a blue tuxedo and dark tie.

His brother Matthew, 39, also looked handsome in a dark suit and tie.

And their sister Alexandra, 35, was elegant in a black halter dress with a floral print skirt that reached the floor.

Handsome man: Will and Lexi Henkel arrive at the 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York City

Handsome man: Will and Lexi Henkel arrive at the 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York City

Taking to the podium: Will looked a lot like his father as he was dapper in a blue tuxedo and dark tie

Taking to the podium: Will looked a lot like his father as he was dapper in a blue tuxedo and dark tie

Reeve began his involvement in horse riding in 1985 after learning to ride for the film Anna Karenina.  

Reeve purchased a 12-year-old American thoroughbred horse named Eastern Express. 

In May 1995, Reeve's horse made a refusal to jump. Witnesses said that the horse began the third fence jump and suddenly stopped. Reeve fell forward off the horse, holding on to the reins. His hands somehow became tangled in the reins, and the bridle and bit were pulled off the horse. 

He landed head first on the far side of the fence, shattering his first and second vertebrae. This cervical spinal injury, which paralyzed him from the neck down. 

Reeve considered suicide.   

But then he decided to stay around for his family and endured several operations. He was wheelchair bound until his death in 2004. 

All together now: Here the Reeve children join honoree Alan T. Brown

All together now: Here the Reeve children join honoree Alan T. Brown

 

 

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