1. Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is known as one of the best actors of our generation. Best known for his roles in hit movies such as Constantine, The Lake House and The Matrix, Reeves seems like he has a perfect life. However, not many people remember the tremendous loss the actor went through.
When he was 23 years old, his best friend River Phoenix died of a drug overdose and it was Reeves’ first big loss in his life. Then, in 1999, Reeves and girlfriend Jennifer Syme gave birth to a stillborn girl, Ava Archer Syme-Reeves. Losing his child was obviously big hardship that he faced, but 18 months later, he lost another important person in his life when Syme was killed in a car crash. These incidents truly impacted Reeves who in a past interview said,
“At the age of 23, my closest friend River Phoenix died of a drug overdose. In 1998, I met Jennifer Syme. We fell instantly in love and by 1999, Jennifer was pregnant with our daughter. Sadly, after eight months, our child was born stillborn. We were devastated by her death and it eventually ended our relationship. 18 months later, Jennifer died in a car accident. Since then I avoid serious relationships and having kids.
Reeves has never been married, nor has he ever had children.
Sources: people.com, thereichest.com, crushable.com, lifeandstylemag.com, dailymail.co.uk, esquire.com
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