How long did Christopher Reeves live on a ventilator? Was Christopher Reeves wearing a helmet when he fell off the horse?

On May 27, 1995, Christopher Reeve broke his neck when he was thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia.

The injury paralysed him from the shoulders down, and he used a wheelchair and ventilator for the rest of his life.

During a speech at the 1996 Academy Awards, Reeve urged the Hollywood community to make more moves about social issues.

How long did Christopher Reeves live on a ventilator?

Christopher Reeves was dependent on a ventilator for all his life after the accident that left him paralyzed.

Was Christopher Reeves wearing a helmet when he fell off the horse?

Christopher Reeves was wearing a helmet and a protective vest at the time of the accident. Reeve who was 42 at the time enjoyed a prolific screen and stage career was thrown from his horse and landed on his head during the second of three trial events in an equestrian competition.