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How did Keanu Reeves’ ex-girlfriend Jennifer Syme die and how long were they together? - The Sun

KEANU Reeves may enjoy life as a Hollywood megastar, but his personal life has not been as positive.

We take a look back at the life of Jennifer Syme - who was once the love of the actor's life until tragedy struck.

 Jennifer Syme was production assistant who dated Keanu Reeves

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Jennifer Syme was production assistant who dated Keanu ReevesCredit: California Department of Motor Vehicles

How did Keanu Reeves' ex-girlfriend Jennifer Syme die?

On April 1, 2001, Jennifer attended a party at the home of Marilyn Manson.

After being driven home by another party guest shortly before dawn, she left her home, reportedly to return to the party.

On the morning of April 2, Jennifer drove her Jeep into a row of parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in LA

She was partially ejected from the vehicle and died instantly - she was 28 years old.

An investigation into the collision concluded that Jennifer was not wearing a seatbelt and was under the influence of alcohol at the time.

 Jennifer's Jeep smashed into parked cars after a party at Marilyn Manson's house - she was instantly killed in the crash in 2001

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Jennifer's Jeep smashed into parked cars after a party at Marilyn Manson's house - she was instantly killed in the crash in 2001Credit: Splash News

How long were Keanu Reeves' and Jennifer Syme together?

The former couple were together for just under two years - from 1998 to 2000.

They met at a promotional party for his alt-rock band Dogstar where they “instantly fell in love”.

Although they never tied the knot, Keanu bought them house where they lived in bliss until tragedy struck.

 The pair split in 2000 after suffering the loss of a premature baby
The pair split in 2000 after suffering the loss of a premature babyCredit: All Action

Did Keanu Reeve's and Jennifer Syme have children?

Just over a year into their relationship Jennifer fell pregnant with their first child.

However, their joy turned to sadness when on Christmas Eve in 1999 their daughter Ava Archer Syme-Reeves was born stillborn just eight months into Jennifer's pregnancy.

The strain put on their relationship by their grief resulted in their breakup several weeks later.

Jennifer is buried next to her daughter in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

What has Keanu Reeves said about Jennifer Syme's death?

Keanu was said to have found it “very, very difficult to cope with her death”.

It is believed he used his experience with grief to portray John Wick, who lost his wife in the 2014 film.

He said: “I thought it was one of the foundations of the role. I love his grief.

"I relate to that, and I don’t think you ever work through it.

"Grief and loss don’t ever go away."

What was Jennifer Syme's background?

Jennifer was born in California on December 7, 1972 and was a production assistant in Hollywood.

She also had began a career as an actress and had a few minor roles in movies.

Jennifer was also a personal assistant to Dave Navarro of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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