Reeve’s widow has lung cancer

DANA REEVE, who spent nine years caring for her paralysed husband, Christopher Reeve, until his death last year, announced yesterday that she has lung cancer.

Reeve, 44, said she decided to disclose her illness following rumours about her health in the media.

Christopher Reeve, the one-time Hollywood Superman turned activist for spinal cord research after a horse-riding accident, died on October 10, 2004.

Dana Reeve, an actress, was a constant companion and supporter of her husband during his ordeal and his work for a cure for spinal cord injuries.