Keanu Reeves has been a cherished icon in the film industry for decades. He has had many beloved roles over the years, ranging from starring in The Matrix and John Wick to being in Constantine, which have made him timeless in the world of Hollywood. While many would wish for him to keep acting for as long as can, that is rarely ever possible.
In a recent interview, the actor talked about the topic that has been plaguing his mind for the past few months. The theme of the conversation is not an uplifting one and may even act as a rude awakening for many of his fans.
Keanu Reeves and His Thoughts of Death
Recently, Keanu Reeves gave an interview with BBC, where he talked about various personal things. He specifically talked about thoughts that he has been having in the past couple of months. Having a sudden awakening of his age and where he stands in life, he has started to think a lot about the concept of death and its unavoidability.
I’m 59, so I’m thinking about death all the time.
Specifically talking about how he is 59 years old, he has realized how he cannot outrun his demise and has even begun to see the beauty in it. The actor mentioned that he wishes that the thoughts he is having don’t make him afraid of death but more appreciative of life
Hopefully it’s not crippling, but hopefully it’s sensitised [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have, and the relationships that we have the potential to have.
He wants to be more thankful for every moment he has and cherish the relationships he has made.
The Harsh Awakening for Keanu Reeves Fans
While Keanu Reeves’ thoughts are not rare, his voicing them can act as a sort of harsh realization for his fans. Over the years, there has been an ongoing gag that the actor does not age. With many even calling him a vampire, people have simply marveled at and gotten used to the fact that Reeves has changed very little over the years.
It has stopped many from truly realizing how old the actor is and the fact that he is not immortal. His confession about the thoughts he has been having seems to be a rude awakening that he is, in fact, as mortal as the rest of us.
It is safe to assume that many fans would be deeply troubled after having this realization.
