Christopher Reeve wanted to die after accident but found ‘purpose’ through the love of his family: director

“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” co-director Peter Ettedgui told Fox News Digital that Reeve’s wife, children and friend Robin Williams made the actor realize he wanted to live after becoming paralyzed. “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” co-director Peter Ettedgui told Fox News Digital that Reeve’s wife, children and friend Robin Williams made the actor realize he wanted to live after becoming paralyzed.