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Keanu Reeves is sharing his honest thoughts about mortality, and the fact is… “the end” is something that is on his mind right now.
The actor joined the author China Miéville at the BBC to promote his new novel, “The Book of Elsewhere,” which follows an immortal character who is eager to die — which explains why the morbid topic was brought up in the first place.
As Keanu said… at 59, he “thinks about death all the time,” especially since he described himself as “young-old.”
For those concerned about his fixation on death, KR defended his attention to mortality as a good thing indeed.
Here’s his more positive take on his obsession with death… “I hope this sensitizes us to an appreciation for the breath we take and the relationships we have the potential to have.”
Keanu’s confessions didn’t stop there, as the actor later admitted in the interview that he didn’t write “The Book of Elsewhere” and gave all the credit to China.
However, as the new novel is based on Keanu’s “BRZRKR” comic book series, CM said the A-lister deserved more credit than he’s willing to receive. China added: “It wouldn’t exist in the form without a lot of very thoughtful and careful work with Keanu.”
This may be one of Keanu’s most eccentric interviews, and the headlines surrounding him and his death are sure to shock. Rest assured, fans… he’s totally healthy.
He’s just Keanu, which means he thinks more deeply than most.