Paul Newman Passes Away At 83
Very sad breaking news to report today … it has been announced that legendary actor Paul Newman passed away Friday. Newman had been suffering with cancer recently and, unfortunately, succumbed to the deadly disease last night, he was 83 years old:
Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario and the anti-hero of such films as “Hud,” “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Color of Money,” has died, a spokeswoman said Saturday. He was 83. Newman died Friday of cancer, spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic said. No other details were immediately available … He was nominated for Oscars 10 times, winning one regular award and two honorary ones, and had major roles in more than 50 motion pictures, including “Exodus,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Verdict,” “The Sting” and “Absence of Malice” … In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of “Of Mice and Men,” citing unspecified health issues.
This is very sad news. The world has lost a great talent, a true Hollywood legend. I had heard that he was not doing very well health-wise but, for me, it was one of those situations where I just assumed that the reports were exaggerated because surely a man like Paul Newman would live on forever. I know it doesn’t make sense but, I just never really believed he was this bad off. My heart is saddened by this terrible news. He will be sorely missed.
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September 27th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Rest In Peace.
What a phenomenal person Paul Newman was. He shall be deeply missed and always remembered.
September 27th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Such a beautiful man inside and out. Rest in peace.
September 27th, 2008 at 8:54 am
This is very sad news. He was an extraordinary person and huge philanthropist. He will be missed.
September 27th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I LOVE HIM. Fuck, all the great ones start to pass away
September 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
so sad. i agree with you, he seemed like one of those actors that would live forever
September 27th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Best looking man I have ever seen.
September 27th, 2008 at 11:54 am
He may be gone but his salad dressings will live on..RIP
September 27th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
RIP…
Man he was born in 1925 like my Grandpa and died of cancer too. He will be missed
September 27th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
He also gave over $150 MILLION dollars to charity through the Newman’s Own brand (it gives 100% of the profits away). What a standup guy. I’d encourage everyone to buy those products as much as possible. Why benefit some rich corporate CEOs when you can benefit those in need, instead? RIP Paul.
September 27th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
R.I.P. Paul Newman
Unfortunately as my father passed away with cancer, the minute I’ve saw Newman’s images on TV living hospital to go home, I could recognize the face of this terrible disease. May he’s soul rest in peace.
September 27th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Rest in peace, Paul Newman…
September 27th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Newman-Redford has always been my dream presidential ticket.
Now I don’t know who to write in.
*sigh*
September 28th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Paul Newman IS an American Icon. The fact that he had prominence and position while still remaining a down-to-earth family guy, philanthropist and human being is admirable.
Seriously, I just looked at the low-cal ‘Paul Newman’ dressing in my pantry yesterday, what a guy!!!
September 28th, 2008 at 5:34 am
Rest in Peace, Paul Newman. you did a HELLUVA job while you were with us down here on Earth. Sleep with the angels.
September 28th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
What a fantastic human being! Other men in Hollywood (such as Tom Cruise) could learn a few things from the way Paul Newman conducted his life. Everyone should go out and buy at least one of all of his products as a tribute!