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Ryan Reynolds 'honoured' and 'a bit more officery' after Order of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ naming

VANCOUVER — "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds thanked the country after he was named as an officer of the Order of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, saying the nation shaped and continues to inspire him. In a short statement, the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
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Wrexham co-owner, actor Ryan Reynolds, waves as he arrives to watch the team play an international friendly soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Vancouver, on July 27, 2024. Newly minted officer of the Order of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Reynolds, thanked the country for the honour, saying sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ shaped and continues to inspire him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VANCOUVER — "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds thanked the country after he was named as an officer of the Order of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, saying the nation shaped and continues to inspire him.

In a short statement, the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ native and movie superstar told sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he was "yours forever — just a bit more officery now" and "deeply honoured" to the core of his soul.

Reynolds was one of 88 people to be appointed to the Order of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ this week alongside scientists, advocates and artists, all deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation.

Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon's office praised him for his philanthropy, including with Water First Education, Covenant House Vancouver and the Sick Kids Foundation.

Other appointees include curler Kevin Martin, LGBTQ+ advocate Diane Pitre, author Maureen Jennings and executive Randy Lennox, who led companies including Universal Music sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Bell Media.

Last year Reynolds received his home province's top honour when he was named to the Order of British Columbia.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2024

The Canadian Press