Paul Newman
As recently as early August, Newman had been given only weeks to live as he finished a run of chemo-therapy. At that time, Newman decided to return to his home where he would remain with his family until his death. "Paul didn't want to die in the hospital", a source recently told online publication Daily Mail.
Newman is survived by the actress Joanne Woodward, his wife since 1958 and two daughters from his first marriage to Jackie Witte.
In addition to his film career, during which he earned 10 Oscar nominations (winning best actor for The Color of Money in 1986), he was a well-known race driver and race team owner and the founder of Newman's Own, a company which Newman launched single-handedly that became a mulit-million dollar a year food company and major benefactor to charities around the world, donating over $250 million.
According to a statement issued by the Newman's Own Foundation: "Paul Newman's craft was acting. His passion was racing. His love was his family and friends. And his heart and soul were dedicated to helping make the world a better place for all."
"In Paul's words: "I wanted to acknowledge luck; the chance and benevolence of it in my life, and the brutality of it in the lives of others, who might not be allowed the good fortune of a lifetime to correct it."
Paul Newman will be missed by all. He was a true legend, who's skill, work ethic, attitude and outlook are rare, indeed.
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Ebonsoul
R.I.P Paul Newman. This news sparked a conversation amongst my friends. Which actors Funeral would try to attend? Paul Newman was one of mine, he helped so many in this world i have feel i have to pay my respects in person.
3 years agoby @ebonsoulFlag
Shadow Of The Day
R.I.P. Paul newman.
3 years agoby @asifFlag
Alan_Smithy
I agree with The Fallen. I'm not liking 08 either. Two of my favourite films with Paul Newman are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Road to Pedition.
RIP Mr. Newman.
3 years agoby @alan-smithyFlag
Oli
RIP Paul.
3 years agoby @reviloleeFlag
ShadowfoxSC
damn..... R.I.P. Paul Newman
3 years agoby @shadowscFlag
spideykea
I can also understand how sad his long time friend Robert Redford and his family must be.
3 years agoby @spideykeaFlag
spideykea
So many,too many great actors have passed away this year.One of them being the one and only Paul Newman.It is a sad year for Hollywood and for many others as well.
3 years agoby @spideykeaFlag
Vamp
Rest in Peace.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
slysnide
His life did indeed extend beyond acting. He will truly be missed.
And to think I saw part of a story on his life on CBS' "Sunday Morning" a few hours ago, and I jokingly said: "What? He dead or something?" since there was no other reason for it to be on. I regret that statement. This is truly a big loss.
RIP Paul. :(
3 years agoby @slysnideFlag
ed_wood
This is such a loss, but he left us with the amazing work he has done. You will be missed Mr. Newman.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
swiper
he was truly a great man
R.I.P
3 years agoby @swiperFlag
5_LD_5
R.I.P. We have lost some of the greats this year:(
3 years agoby @5-ld-5Flag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
Wow...That is bad news. Paul Newman was a living legend; great actor & movie star, philanthropist, race car enthusiast and great person. He is the definition of a class act.
He was fantastic in "Cool Hand Luke," "The Verdict" and "The Color of Money." Those are the essential Paul Newman movies..."Nobody's Fool" was great too.
R.I.P. Mr. Newman. Your legacy is prodigious.
3 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
Diaigma
RIP Paul. You're one of the greats.
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Clockworkcookie
R.I.P. Not just incredibly talented and gorgeous, also and more importantly, he was an amazing human being. He will be deeply missed. :(
3 years agoby @clockworkcookieFlag
wizdome
Yet another great actor departs us for the afterlife. My three favourite Paul Newman movies:
1. Road to Perdition
2. Slapshot
3. The Hudsucker Proxy
I've never seen Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid but i definitely will now.
Also a huge fan of his pasta sauces and salad dressings - he definitely manufactured quality products! R.I.P.
3 years agoby @wizdomeFlag
brew1701
one of the greatest actors of our generation, he will be missed greatly. A true actor and great man
3 years agoby @brew1701Flag
XSSIV
A great man. A film legend.
Rest In Peace. You'll be sorely missed. But all your films will forever grace the shelves of my collection!
3 years agoby @xssivFlag
Brian
Damn....just thinking about how rad he was in Road to Perdition...man, this sucks.
3 years agoby @brianFlag
Brian
Way more than a legend.
3 years agoby @brianFlag
The Anarchist
This sucks. This really sucks.
He was more than a legend. May he R.I.P.
What's up with everyone dying. Newman's already the second legend to die this year, the other being Charlton Heston.
3 years agoby @dr-manhattanFlag
ikilledbill2wice
if only there were more movie stars like him
RIP
3 years agoby @ikilledbill2wiceFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
R.I.P. Mr. Newman. You were a hero to my pops and me. I really don't like 08.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
MovieBuff
Great actor and an even greater man. RIP Paul... thank you for all the cinematic entertainment you have given us.
3 years agoby @moviebuff123Flag
Psycho
R.I.P. Its sucks that so many famouse people are dying.
3 years agoby @physco-123Flag
The Dark Knight
=( yet another sad day
3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
The Dark Knight
RIP bet there will be 3 more this year ,thats how bad it is
3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
JonSpidey07
nooooooooo!
not another cherished actor
damn i don't like this year of deceased celebs
3 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag
outlaw Returns
Heath and Mac where the definition of talent,but Paul Newman was a king of the art of Cinema.R.I.P
3 years agoby @memo17Flag
deeman138
2008 has been harsh. Now two of my favortie screen legend actors have died. Charlton Heston and now Paul Newman. RIP Paul.
3 years agoby @deeman138Flag