Dana Reeve confronts lung cancer

Christopher Reeve’s widow announced Tuesday that she’s facing a battle with lung cancer and is looking to her husband “as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope.”

“I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery,” said Dana Reeve, who won worldwide admiration for her steadfast support of her husband during his nine years as a quadriplegic.

Christopher Reeve, the star of the “Superman” movies, died last year.

Dana Reeve, the 44-year-old actress and chairwoman of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, had not been a smoker, said foundation spokeswoman Maggie Goldberg. The foundation would not comment on the extent of Reeve’s cancer or whether it is restricting her activities. Reeve said it was diagnosed recently and is being treated.