Christopher Reeve would be 71 today. Fascinating guy underneath the too-perfect looks — a real fighter and outspoken man of principle who we lost (way) too soon.

@boyculturedotcom Christopher Reeve Trashes Brando for Phoning It In #christopherreeve #superman #marlonbrando #davidletterman #movies #acting ♬ original sound - Matthew Rettenmund/BoyCulture

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