Keanu Reeves donated 70% of 'Matrix' earnings for cancer research; here's why

recent Matrix film might t have lived up to expectations at box office, but franchise continues to have a cult following. le actor of film, Keanu Reeves, enjoys a massive fan base over years. And a new piece of trivia related to him might make fans love him even more. 

Keanu was extremely close to his sister Kim and did all he could when she was diagsed with cancer. t only did he come to live closer to her, but he also me spending time with her first priority, leing to delay in Matrix films. He also donated 70 cents of his earnings for first Matrix film towards cancer research. 

Keanu Reeves donated 70 per cent of Matrix remuneration for cancer research 

Keanu Reeves's sister Kim, as per a report on L Bible, was diagsed with leukaemia, a of blood cancer, in 1991. Since he decided to take care of his sister and ensure that he was always available for her.

After success of first Matrix film,  sequels were also delayed due to this, as he used to support her when she used to be in and out of hospitals before she entered remission in 2011. He also sold his property to be able to live closer to Kim, and take care of her.

t just that, he also set up a cancer foundation for people affected by cancer, including children. He reportedly did t associate his name to charity.   

t just that, he donated 70 per cent of his salary for film, said to be $31.5 million, as per a report on NY Post. He continued to make donations to cause and to organisations working towards treatment of children and more. 

Keanu Reeves' special gesture for John Wick 4's technicians 

Ar significant gesture related to Keanu was when he gifted Rolex watches to technicians working on ar of his franchise, fourth instalment of his action franchise John Wick. watches were t just premium, it h a personalised touch to m as well, as Keanu ensured that he got ir initials embossed on watch. 

(Im:  AP)