Superman Reeve cremated in private ceremony

The body of Superman star Christopher Reeve has been cremated during a private service, it was reported today.

Reeve’s widow Dana plans to scatter the ashes although the location has not yet been decided, the New York Post said.

“That’s the plan, although exactly where they will be scattered hasn’t been determined yet,” said Frank Hall, the minister who led a memorial service at the actor’s New York estate this week.

Paralysed Reeve, aged 52, died of heart failure on Saturday following complications from an infection. He had been confined to a wheelchair since 1995 after being paralysed in a horse-riding accident.

Reeve’s widow is believed to be planning a large commemorative service at Juilliard, the famed Manhattan performing-arts school where Reeve and his friend and fellow actor Robin Williams studied.

Meanwhile, it emerged that a computer-animated film Reeve was working on before his death will be released in 2006.

Yankee Irving, set during the American Depression years, follows the life of a poor boy from Bronx who befriends baseball legend Babe Ruth and wins a game for the New York Yankees.