While many people feel that the best years of one’s life begin around the age of 40, Hollywood star Keanu Reeves disagrees.Keanu Reeves fell into a profound sadness when he turned 40. He began to worry how much longer he had until he died.
Keanu began to ruminate on his own mortality for extended periods of time. It was also during this period that he experienced a series of major losses.
KEANU’S HAPPY LIFE CHANGES QUICKLY.
Keanu’s career was flourishing in 1998. ‘The Matrix,’ one of his most successful films, had just come out, and his relationship with actress Jennifer Syme was on the repair.
When Jennifer became pregnant with their daughter, Ava, their love grew even stronger. Six months into Jennifer’s pregnancy, doctors realized that Jeniffer’s pregnancy could not continue because Ava died in Jeniffer’s womb.
Jennifer was ejected partially from the automobile and died immediately. She was only 28 years old at the time.
Both Keanu and Jennifer were crushed by the loss. Jennifer had to deliver Ava on Christmas Eve, and following the stillbirth, she suffered from post-natal stress.
Keanu and Jennifer’s relationship was shattered by the tra ic lo ss, and they split up a few weeks after Ava was stillborn. After their relationship ended, the two remained excellent friends.
Jeniffer and Keanu had lunch together just over a year after they buried Ava. Keanu, on the other hand, received a terrible call just one day later.
She had been to a party at the home of goth rocker Marilyn Manson earlier that night. Jennifer crashed her Jeep into a row of parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles as she was being transported home from the party by another guest.
Jennifer was ejected partially from the car and passed away. She was only 28 years old at the time. Keanu lost both his daughter and her mother in the span of two years.
These devastating losses occurred only a few months after Keanu spent a decade supporting his sister, Kim, while she battled illness.
KEANU IS SUFFERING FROM JENNIFER AND AVA’S LOSS.
The loss of Jennifer and Ava was almost terrible for Keanu. His pain was palpable. ‘Grief and loss are never going to go away,’ Keanu explained.
These devastating losses occurred only a few months after Keanu spent a decade supporting his sister, Kim, while she battled illness. ‘You know, she was always there for me. I’ll be here for her at all times,’ ‘Keanu’ stated.
He also contributed 70 percent of his ‘The Matrix’ paycheck to cancer research. Kim went into remission and beat leukemia, and Keanu established a charity to aid cancer patients.
Despite the fact that he was rarely seen with women throughout his career, Keanu indicated a wish to start a family of his own: ‘I’d like to marry.’ I want to start a family.
That’s the highest point on the mountain. First and foremost, I must ascend the mountain. I’ll take care of it. Just give me a little bit of time.’
YEARS AFTER JENNIFER’S DEATH, KEANU FIND LOVE
Alexandra Grant, a visual artist, and Keanu were met during a dinner party in 2009. They hit it off right away and were fast friends.
In 2011, they teamed on ‘Ode to Happiness,’ and in 2016, they collaborated on ‘Shadows.’ Keanu and Alexandra even co-founded ‘X Artists’ Books,’ a publishing company.