Paul Newman Dead at Age 83, Lost Battle with Cancer
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.
Among Paul Newman’s many accomplishments were nominations for 10 Academy Awards, including a win for the 1987 film “The Color of Money.” Newman also picked up two honorary Oscars for his film career.
Paul Newman was also known as a philanthropist, race car driver and activist. His film credits include “Hud,” “Cool Hand Luke,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Hustler,” “The Verdict,” “The Sting,” “Absence of Malice,” “Road to Perdition” and Pixar’s “Cars.”
Paul Newman had long been rumored to be battling cancer, and died Friday at his farmhouse near Westport, Connecticut with family and close friends nearby.
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On September 27th 2008, SAM wrote:
May this legendary iconic actor rest in peace, those steely blue eyes, ruggered good looks, and devilish smile will live on in our hearts, and memories. Rest In Peace Paul Newman. xxoo
always cool hand luke for me
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On October 13th 2008, movie fan wrote:
it’s hard not to admire Paul Newman for putting his money to work in such productive ways, such as his Newman’s Own line–high quality stuff and the proceeds go to good causes… very smart.