Christopher Reeve Dies

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Originally Posted by WednesdaysChild

What I read in the New York Times was that Reeve was admitted to the hospital for a pressure sore--something that is totally normal for those who are immobile--but it became infected and then turned septic.

Well, no, not normal, but not unexpected either.

Considering that I'm sure he had several employees & family members to care for him (ie. bathe, massage, therapy, turning & positioning, etc.) I think it's incredibly sad that an infected bedsore ultimately led to his death. So unnecessary.

Paula