To the world he was ‘Superman.’ To Will Reeve he was ‘Dad.’

[@denagetz9894]

Mr Anderson Cooper, Thank you!! The vulnerability you share in these episodes is remarkable. It’s helping me find my way through grief. I sincerely hope you are finding the healing your soul desires. ❤

[@tanyakelley9083]

Accessing the grief also keeps you connected to that person.

[@laurenl5843]

So very moving, thoughtful and heartfelt. Thank you. 💜

[@joseponce9310]

We need more of these type of conversations between men!

[@laborinque11]

Asi es @joseponce9310 Bendiciones

[@jeanninebode7781]

Your mother loved your dearly! Going downstairs to get your item was a mother's unconditional love. Don't carry guilt or regret as it closes the door for the sun to shine through! Your mother is always with you as she raised an amazing man so try to celebrate all the wonderful memories you have of her!

[@janets.4463]

Thank you, Anderson and Will. My husband of 41 years died 8 months ago. I learned from you today not to ignore those hard gruef times but to recognize them and not try to push them away. My memories of my husband are so sweet.

[@Lynette.usa.]

Anderson, I love what you are doing with these segments. Strangely enough it's Therapy for me.

[@TattooedGranny]

I was lucky to have parents who loved me. Not everyone gets that. It is such a fortunate privilege. Having that foundation of love has helped me so much to deal with the grief after losing my mother to cancer and now with taking care of my father with dementia. This series is such an important endeavor . Thank you Anderson Cooper. I learn so much from you and your guests. ❤

[@sharonperry8978]

Wishing you all the best with your dad. We lost our mom after 7 years of decline with dementia. Both my sister and I felt a sense of relief when she passed away in 2020 (just before Covid lockdown happened) and then felt guilt for feeling that way. Something that helped us was a comment we read - by the time your parent has passed away you have already faced numerous small deaths of that person as the dementia slowly takes the person you knew and loved away.

[@peterloedden9716]

Great and brave conversation between two men. Many years ago I was an extra in one of your dad's Superman movies. Will, I wouldn't have recognized you as Chris' son but early in the conversation you flashed a smile in which I totally saw your dad. We all loved and respected your dad.

[@ximenabaca2842]

When I first watched his father as Superman, the moment he flew and looked straight into the camera and winked, I was enthralled and in love with his character. I think it was the blue in his eyes. Likewise, I recognize the same energy in his son. What an amazing and touching interview, Mr. Cooper.

[@capturedbk]

This was achingly beautiful ❤

[@vidadormer8995]

Wow what a touching interview 🫶🏻

[@kathieoray2990]

Thank you both for this. My father lost his own father when he was only nine years old. He was the oldest of seven children. My grandmother told him shortly after "now you're the man of the house" and she quite literally meant it. I don't think my dad was ever given time to process his grief which explains so much in the way he was with us. Good provider, church going but somehow detached from us as kids. I know that he loved me but I think his loss not to mention the loss of his childhood at age nine got in the way. I lost him at twenty five, I'm the youngest of five. There is definitely a hole and I visit that grief to remind myself just what it is that I lost when he passed. ❤

[@RoroRalveszy-i6u]

Gosh so good.....for us dealing with the same!?😮. The Lord bless and keep you 😊❤🎉

[@marybeth4002]

Beautiful souls sharing their journey and experiences with grief. Thank you ❤

[@lorigray9291]

I wish I had an Anderson Cooper with whom I could discuss all my grief. I need that.

[@jbreezy6784]

Mr. Reeves will always be Superman to me

[@oneseeker2]

He certainly played the character wonderfully

[@ILoveFountainPensCdn]

While it’s heartbreaking that you and so many other men have had their fathers pass away so young, I’m incredibly grateful for these interviews.

[@laborinque11]

Viewing this TODAY helped me start my day. Conversations between men are needed. It's sacred and beautiful to witness this. Bless our hearts!

[@stephaniehansen7016]

Holy crap, what a treasure of a man. His parents and his tribe after them, did an amazing job on bringing him up. And how amazing of a man is he for being able to articulate his grief and share his pain. What a credit he is for the ones he loves and those that love him. He truly has become a super man. His parents, I’m sure, are so proud. Thank you, Anderson for again allowing the space for these conversations and sharing with us your journey through this. I have yet to lose my parents but, this has begun to give me the courage of facing the prospect. I’m a Generation Xer. My parents are Boomers, extreme post war babies having been born in 47. My generation is now middle age and having to look grief in the eyes on so many fronts from our parents to our own bodies. I’m on the brink of a hysterectomy and this particular conversation about grief really struck me because a hysterectomy is a loss. The end of one life and the beginning of another and how we accept and process the loss. Thank you for sharing this and giving me tools to use as I navigate my own journey. Good luck and Godspeed to all of you on your own paths.

[@cindym9851]

Wow!! Such a powerful and inspiring discussion with someone who has lived with incredible loss. You both bring such hope and understanding regarding the process of grief. I thank you ❤

[@ellenweir6505]

I love these conversations that Anderson is having about grief! So necessary. I’m grateful for them. A universal experience that we haven’t discussed publicly. Thank you Anderson and guests…❤

[@BAD46660]

Thank you both for this conversation. Everyone needs to see how others deal with grief to learn what is the best path for themselves. We all take a different path but we need support, not hide the pain.

[@bindilove3899]

Thank you for this interview. I have always wondered how things were for this family. I was such a fan of Christer Reeve and was so sad for him and his family. ❤️

[@orchidz5426]

Great interview. I wish Will Reeve happiness, healing and all the best in life. ❤❤

[@Arampe]

True. Love and grief are a package, but it is worth it to love and be loved!

[@cherylweaver12345]

Will and Anderson, that was very helpful. There is one thing that came to my mind regarding the loss of my parents. When you were talking about the love being so much more powerful or stronger or better than the grief, I would add that even with the grief, you can continue to love them and feel their love even when they’re gone. And what is special about the love I have, specifically with my mother now, I know the love can never be taken away. And that’s powerful and wonderful.

[@amybright1123]

Absolutely beautiful. I think you have a different perspective of life and how you grieve with how old you are when you loose the person. I was in my teens when I lost my brother. In my late twenties when I lost my Dad and in my late forties when I lost my mum.. Your life experiences help you learn to live with the hole that in your heart. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and that what a lot of people do understand. Thank you again for sharing. ❤

[@papergatellc]

Beautiful episode . . . I just watched 'Somewhere in Time' the other night. He would be so proud of how great his son turned out.❤

[@mariamedeiros406]

Will, I hope you find the courage to give yourself some grace and speaking as a mom, I can say that I guarantee that your parents want you to remember and cherish them and hold them close to your heart, but also to please forgive yourself for any guilt or for not knowing then what you know now. They love you and are proud of you and want you to let go of anything that brings you sadness. They want you to experience joy guilt free and to let go of the guilt. Don’t waste a single second on being sad. All they wanted for you was to experience all the love, hope and joy that your heart can possibly hold. They will forever be a part of you and you can carry their legacy through the joy and love that you bring to others. All the best to you and I pray that you find the peace that you deserve. May God watch over you all the days of your life, and may those days be long and healthy. ❤️❤️‍🩹❤️

[@paulvoorhies8821]

❤❤❤

[@diymotionsimulator3744]

Will looks so much like his father and Chris raised a wonderful son.

[@oneseeker2]

His Mom certainly did too

[@diymotionsimulator3744]

@@oneseeker2 True very true and she was loyal to Chris through the good days to bad days.

[@carolejackson7044]

Thank you for posting this.💔❤️ Love and grief are indeed a package deal, I lost my mom at 8 , I’ve often wondered how she managed, knowing death was near and she was leaving 5 little children behind and had zero choice in that. The whole in my heart is still there for her, it does indeed last a lifetime. 💔🙏🏻❤️

[@rjcarter2904]

Wonderful conversation that I think will be helpful to many. As an only child, I lost my father when I was 29 and my mother when I was 32. I was a budding psychiatrist at the time and had no time to grieve. I still haven't. I simply suppressed the feelings and did what I needed to be doing.

[@kandismith6121]

I lost my Dad when i was 6 mos old gpa at 3 years and Mom at 3.5 years. My grandma was my everything. She dies 2009. Ive never recovered from the loss of her. So the Are they proud question hits hard with me.

[@adriangraifman8260]

I wish you strength and courage

[@junmendejar6957]

this so very therapeutic for me. still can’t believe both of you didn’t even shed a tear. not even halfway and balling out already. ❤❤❤

[@Wizardofwords-g7v]

He looks so much like his dad. There is not one of us that lost a loved one, that doesn’t have a few regrets as well. If only….

[@carolynmcelmeel1851]

Anderson and Will you both should be applauded for the words you both expressed about grief. It truly is a never ending being that you carry with you after losing someone or someone’s so deeply. I do believe the only way to rid ourselves of this pain is when we die. Granted it subsides over time but your still have it hovering near by everyday. I lost my husband to cancer almost 18 years ago. For over a year after his death felt like God physically ripped my heart out of my chest. Finally this I talk can about my husband without breaking down into tears. We all deal with grief in a different manner, I learned in my Grief Class you have to go through the grief and try to deal with it or later down the road it will come back and hit you hard. A big thank you to both of you Anderson and Will. I’ve followed both of you for years and learned so many things from your reporting but this truly so inspirational.

[@kiyemby1]

Thank you Mr.Anderson.Thank you Will

[@marlenemacfarlane6199]

Another great interview very emotional to watch

[@sandiestrutin2353]

Omg! He looks just like his dad!

[@bv3635]

Facing grief and going through it, not around it, teaches you priorities and gratitude. That is the meaning of Life!

[@anthonyedwards6409]

As well as your hero, he was a hero to many kids growing up, certainly mine. I lost my Dad in a similar way to your mum, lung CA stage 4. Its hard to listen to your story but thank you sharing it.

[@BM8NY]

Thank you for sharing. There are so many hard parts when taking care of parents before they pass. Youre so brave and so intentional.

[@cindysanchez7929]

Thank you Anderson for making more of these grief videos. Listening to others talk and try to understand their grief is really helping me process the loss of my Dad.

[@lindamealingnelson975]

Wonderful session. I always admire Will Reeve

[@veronicablin3132]

You are doing very well Will, do not doubt that and your parents look down on you with such pride.

[@JessicaSarapoff]

Just a beautiful conversation full of love

[@leeanneg7247]

Profound insights on love and grief.

[@robertashaffer3950]

I remember the day Dana Reeve passed away. Our first thought was about Will. It affected us very much. Our hearts and prayers went out to Will. David Kessler is, in my opinion and the opinion of countless others, the #1 grieving expert. The wisdom articulated in a way everyone can understand, is one of David's amazing ways of communicating. For anyone dealing (or not) with grief and would like to.understand it more, David Kessler is the person who will "demistify" grief. He has published many books. Thank you again Anderson for another heartfelt and important video. Your parents would definitely be so very proud of you ❤️🙏

[@dotbotha5898]

To loose a loved one is so so sore but it takes a long time to work through it but you will win

[@TheLisalee1966]

My mom always used to tell me and my kids that “Love was stronger then death” and i truly believe that where I have it tattooed around her portrait now on my right army

[@hannejeppesen1809]

They are both so inspiring. They were born with a silver spoon, but they forced their own way, and successfully as well.

[@CelesteHribar]

Bless you both.

[@darrylwellman1839]

Thank you both for this wonderfully articulated conversation on grief & how he handles it So ,True , Focusing on the Love of your Parents, far outweighs the Grief . But like u said whomever you Live there will no doubt always be Grief one day .. to come too . ❤❤

[@anabellabella2266]

thank you anderson.

[@25rose47]

Will, you are amazing and my heart breaks for you. Your parents are proud, keep climbing up that mountain of happiness.

[@oslocity5162]

Hei. For en fantastisk intervju ,helt hjerteskjærende . Takk at du delte med oss.

[@JulesDrucker]

This was unbelievable 😢 thank you 🙏🏻

[@SoJustCool]

God Bless this man at all costs!

[@sandiestrutin2353]

Both will be really great dads.

[@WendyNelson-g9r]

What a lovely guy!

[@yoohoo614]

Oh , Will, they were so very proud of you and would be now!❤

[@shugatoast7844]

i'm sure he said I love you. Just don't remember it. I tell my son I love him every single time we depart, hes almost 17 and what I live for

[@Momzy-263]

😢😢touching and sad

[@christopherliverman8333]

This was so rich! I love you Will!! ❤❤

[@debrajosephs]

I always wondered what happened to Will. I felt heart sick after his mom died.

[@darrylwellman1839]

Great interview & so sorry ypu lost them both! ❤

[@johnmacdonald3319]

Wow. That was incredible. Thank you.

[@Getrichordietrying673]

I love this kid.

[@alexedi]

Exceptional series! Thank you .

[@betocarobustamante225]

Beautiful interview thank you ☺️

[@mariamedeiros406]

Will, I hope you find the courage to give yourself some grace and speaking as a mom, I can say that I guarantee that your parents want you to remember and cherish them and hold them close to your heart, but also to please forgive yourself for any guilt or for not knowing then what you know now. They love you and are proud of you and want you to let go of anything that brings you sadness. They want you to experience joy guilt free and to let go of the guilt. Don’t waste a single second on being sad. All they wanted for you was to experience all the love, hope and joy that your heart can possibly hold. They will forever be a part of you and you can carry their legacy through the joy and love that you bring to others. All the best to you and I pray that you find the peace that you deserve. May God watch over you all the days of your life, and may those days be long and healthy. ❤️❤️‍🩹❤️ and yes, the answer to your question that never got answered is YEEEESSSSSS!

[@SAD20005]

Thank you for this. I lost my daughter to cancer in 2023. She was 21.

[@Arampe]

I am so sorry for your loss, my friend! 🫂

[@gregoryrogerino277]

So sorry, the loss never ends. You have to learn to live with it. There is no such thing as acceptance with regard to loss especially the loss of a child.

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

Superman , he , allways , was ENDING the movie , by FLYING out of Earth s Athmosphere , and looking to the viewers and waving 🙂👏👏👏🙏🇺🇲

[@GB-us6ow]

God keep this great man very close 🙏🦜

[@dotbotha5898]

He looks just like his dad

[@TruthOnly24]

No matter how rich you are or how much money you have, if your grief and depression come from child abuse or neglect, it can not be fixed.

[@Megan-ts7rv]

Can CNN please put all these podcasts into a play list so it's easier to find them. Thanks

[@danielleorr9679]

Go guys, go.

[@bsing2u]

He could be the next superman.

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

In december 1996 one morning , while driving me in a Chrysler Saratoga to University , he , my father Borislav , at once , told me "if i die , tell to Jovica Stanišić ( the head of serbien secret police then , the RDB ) that it is the work of Žika Stanković and others" . 😐

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

Žika Stanković was his mate collegue from the firm inex - interexport where they worked then toguether . For credits , Žika died in 1999 while my father in 2013 . Žika Stanković was wealthy , even owning flats in the UK , real estates , etc

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

My father Borislav ( 1936 2013 ) was very authoriterien . I remember 1995 a friend from Gabon , Ramon Oussounguourie Legnonguo told me that my father looked like Jozeph Staljin 😐

[@yoohoo614]

Will, it was a gift for your Mom to go downstairs and get the item you needed- one more time.

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

In 1993 or 1992 when Milan Panić became the PM of the Federel Republic of Yougoslavia , my father told me : " perhaps it s time for Slobodan Milošević ( his brother , than president of Serbia ) to step aside as a mere Governor in USA for exemple and leave space for Milan Panić " 😐

[@lorigray9291]

I disagree, Will Reeve. The loss can often be so much more than the love.

[@juliuslucas5604]

Man he is his father’s twin

[@jimijefferson82]

Kinda hot hey Jules

[@juliuslucas5604]

Superman forever!

[@MilankaMilosevic-l4u]

In Algiers 1988 for exemple in a car , we were driving , i asked my father about the Autobus in front of us and he , vaillenttlly said : "perhaps those people are albanien terrorrists who came on the mission to murder the yougoslav ambassador in algiers" ( he meant himself ) 😐

[@lieuphuongmai9592]

Chồng lai ơi cứu em miến lương ở cái kinh panama

[@PrakBan-f6h]

សែលែនស្គីទោះបីស្ថិតនៅក្នុងដំណាក់កាលណាក៏ដោយក៌កុំបោះបង់ទឹកដីរបស់ខ្លួនដើម្បីសន្តិភាពឡើយត្រូវតែយកទឹកដីរបស់ខ្លួនដែលបាត់បង់យកមកវិញឲ្យខានតែបានដូចជាទឹកដីគ្រីមៀរត្រូវតែយកឲ្យបាន

[@6Charles5]

Why is he Not superman?

[@oneseeker2]

The Character? Is he interested in acting?

[@RedTitan5]

He will did cameo this new superman movie this 2025

[@GB-us6ow]

GOD is real , thanks for your story 🙏🦜

[@DavidJ2222]

FEMA WILL NOT FILE MY CLAIM HERE IN FLORIDA BECAUSE I HAVE A TRUMP SIGN IN MY YARD

[@elderlymanpoormemorybullseye]

$750 won't help

[@oneseeker2]

Wrong! Don't lie!

[@oneseeker2]

That's immediately, far more $$$$$_availsble. Stop lying!

[@patcmx]

Go spout your nonsense with your maga cult members

[@lawe895]

Good!!! That's only the first of what you get when you elect a misogynistic, selfish, xenophobic, grifting, narcissistic, pathological liar!😂😂😂 You think you won by electing that moron but really you lost!

[@DavidJ2222]

1.5 billion wasted on a DEI CANDIDATE 🎉.

[@patcmx]

Grow up

[@goldstandardaviation1667]

Nepo Baby

[@sandtrapwarrior]

Just watched Trump’s speech on education and all I can say is we Americans made the right choice. 🇺🇸

[@jbreezy6784]

Christ why bring that idiot up here? He is irrelevant.

[@patcmx]

This isn’t the proper forum for you to spout your delusional nonsense, grow up and have some backbone and respect for yourself and others

[@Momzy-263]

Good luck with that

[@siddharthavarma3499]

CNN is now trying to do podcasts . 😂

[@chrisrvcomputers]

n the real news cnn preps for massive layoffs

[@sharinawatkins6739]

haha!! from calling all of trump’s supporters nazis, right to interviewing christopher reeves randomly😂🇺🇸

[@Momzy-263]

🧐🤡🤮

[@sharinawatkins6739]

@ id be sick too, if i were you. after that red wave hit you in the teeth.

[@johnward43]

Trump is the new Superman. 👍🏻