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Tom Cruise, John Travolta to Star in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Remake?

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April 8th, 2009 by Wendy

Tagged as: John Travolta, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise, John Travolta to star in Butch Cassidy remake
From the “this seems like a bad idea file” – Tom Cruise and John Travolta are reportedly signing on to star in a Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remake. Seriously? Trying to replace Robert Redford and Paul Newman?

Some remakes should never happen – and this is one of them. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a classic, not to be messed with. And certainly not by Cruise and Travolta. Read the rest of this entry »

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Robert Redford Comments on Paul Newman’s Death

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September 27th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Paul Newman, Robert Redford

Robert Redford speaks about friend, co-star Paul Newman’s death
Robert Redford lost an important friend in his life when Paul Newman died from cancer Friday. When Robert Redford and Paul Newman were on the big screen (”Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting”), it was pure magic.

Robert Redford had this comment about Paul Newman’s passing: “There is a point where feelings go beyond words. I have lost a real friend. My life — and this country — is better for his being in it.”

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Paul Newman Dead at Age 83, Lost Battle with Cancer

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September 27th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Deaths, Paul Newman

Paul Newman dead of cancer at age 83
News broke this morning that legendary actor Paul Newman is dead at age 83. Paul Newman lost his battle with cancer and died Friday at age 83.

While no other details are yet known, Paul Newman’s spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic did confirm that Newman died Friday from cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Paul Newman Rep Denies Lung Cancer Rumors

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June 10th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Paul Newman

Paul Newman lung cancer rumors untrue
Finally, the Paul Newman lung cancer rumor has been put to rest. Paul Newman’s rep told E! News that the Paul Newman cancer buzz is “not true.”

The lung cancer rumors starting gaining steam when Paul Newman backed out of directing the play Our Town due to illness. The picture above, of Paul Newman and Martha Stewart at a recent event, fueled the cancer rumors even more.

Glad to hear that there was no truth to the lung cancer rumors and that Paul Newman is in good health!

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Paul Newman Lung Cancer Rumors True?

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June 9th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Paul Newman

Paul Newman and Martha Stewart - lung cancer rumors true?
Here’s one that I refuse to believe until it’s confirmed by a reliable source – rumors are swirling that film icon Paul Newman is suffering from lung cancer. Paul Newman is pictured above at a May 2008 event with Martha Stewart.

The story comes from the National Enquirer, who “reports” that a friend of Paul Newman said, “We have known he is seriously ill for several weeks but his loved ones are being very protective and saying very little.” Read the rest of this entry »

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