Keanu Reeves recently shared in a BBC interview that he frequently thinks about death, but reassured fans it's a positive aspect of his life. Known for his iconic roles in "The Matrix" and "John Wick" series, Reeves has garnered a reputation for his dedication to acting and his down-to-earth personality. Raised in Canada after being born in Beirut, Lebanon, Reeves is celebrated for his humility, kindness, and generosity, often taking pay cuts to support fellow cast and crew and quietly donating to charities. Despite his fame, Reeves maintains a humble demeanor and uses his contemplation of mortality to foster a greater appreciation for life and relationships, stating, "I'm 59, so I'm thinking about death all the time. Hopefully it's not crippling, but hopefully it's sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have, and the relationships that we have the potential to have."
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00:00Keanu Reeves just revealed that he thinks about death often, but reassured fans that
00:05it's actually a good thing.
00:07Keanu Reeves is a beloved actor known for his roles in blockbuster movies like The Matrix
00:11and John Wick series.
00:13Born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Canada, he's built a reputation for his dedication
00:17to his craft and for being one of the most chill celebs out there.
00:21Despite his fame, he maintains a humble and unpretentious demeanor, known for his kindness
00:26and generosity, often going out of his way to help others.
00:29There are numerous stories of Reeves taking pay cuts on movies to ensure other cast members
00:34or crew could be fairly compensated, and he has a history of quietly donating to various
00:38charities.
00:39But when Reeves isn't being one of the best celebrities, he's apparently spending his
00:43time pondering his own mortality.
00:46In an interview with the BBC on July 22nd, Reeves revealed that death is constantly on
00:51his mind, but that's not a bad thing, sharing,
00:54I'm 59 so I'm thinking about death all the time.
00:57Hopefully it's not crippling, but hopefully it's sensitized us to an appreciation of the
01:01breadth we have and the relationships that we have the potential to have.