Dana Reeve
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"Dana Reeve" (born "Morosini") (March 17, 1961 – March 6, 2006) was an American actress, singer, and activist for disability causes. She was the wife of actor Christopher Reeve.

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I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery.

I'm here today to honor my husband and proudly introduce my friend -- the next president of the United States, John Kerry.

I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds.

And then he said, 'I think I can make that happen on my own,' and he did. He literally commanded his finger to move, and it did.

I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery, ... Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge. As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage, and hope in the face of life's adversities.

Your emotional state has a tremendous amount to do with sickness, health and well-being. For years, my husband and I lived on -- and because of -- hope. Hope continues to give me the mental strength to carry on.

We were having a conversation at our home, and every time he said something where one might gesture, use a hand gesture, his finger was popping up, and we both started to notice it.

I've been grieving privately the past week and a half. My inclination would be, frankly, to remain private for a good long while. But I came here today in support of John Kerry because this is so important.

We have become accustomed to living our life with joy amidst pain and challenges.