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The “John Wick” star has long been beloved by fans for his charitable nature and down-to-earth personality.

The actor-to-be was only 3 years old at the time of his parents' split.

Keanu Reeves wearing a red scarf at “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” premiere

They moved around, landing in New York before settling in Toronto, Canada.

He hardly said anything that evening" (viaThe New Zealand Herald).

“I think it’s definitely traumatizing,” Reeves toldThe Guardianin May 2019.

A young Keanu Reeves smiling against blue background

“By the time he was 17, Reeves had dropped out of school altogether.

“And she said, ‘Yes, of course son.

Whatever you want to do.'”

Young Keanu Reeves posing for a portrait in 1989

But sadly, not everyone has been a fan of his work.

To give him credit, though,Reeves has changed a lot since 1987.

From broken ribs to broken teeth, “The Matrix” star has endured countless injuries from his hobby.

Keanu Reeves wearing black jacket in 1990

Reeves spent half an hour lying on the road calling for help before an ambulance fortunately showed up.

But fortunately, Reeves was otherwise okay.

“He was supporting me and comforting me all the time.”

Keanu Reeves at the “Point Break” premiere in 1991

Fortunately, after a decade, Kim went into remission and she has since recovered.

But both Keanu Reeves and his close friend River Phoenix were among these up-and-comers, too.

“I watched how Keanu grieved.

Keanu Reeves at MTV Awards red carpet in 1992

And oh, did he grieve for his friend,” she toldEsquirein November 2021.

“He’s very private, but he couldn’t hide that.”

The “Point Break” actor later spoke about his late friend 30 years after his tragic death.

Split photo of Keanu Reeves next to River Phoenix in 1993

“He was a really special person,” Reeves told the outlet.

“So original, unique, smart, talented, fiercely creative.

While he kept it brief, the actor’s feelings about Phoenix were clear.

Keanu Reeves in London at the Dorchester Hotel

“It was great to have known him,” said Reeves.

However, the actor was keeping a secret.

“I’d spent a couple of years fighting it off I was getting tingling.”

Keanu Reeves arriving at event with Kim Reeves (L) and Jennifer Syme (R) in 2007

One of his discs was bulging while another was fractured, and he was struggling with his balance.

However, Reeves loved the script and couldn’t bear the thought of passing up such an incredible opportunity.

They’re wrong,” he said.

Keanu Reeves as pallbearer at Jennifer Syme’s funeral in 2001

During the collision, she was ejected from the driver’s seat and died.

However, the actor seems to have found an outlet in his iconic character John Wick.

“I love [John Wick’s] grief … “Grief and loss, those are things that don’t ever go away.

Keanu Reeves on the set of “Henry’s Crime” (2010)

They stay with you.”

Sadly, in December 2023, his home was yet again broken into.

Keanu Reeves wearing a suit in New York City

Keanu Reeves at LA premiere of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”