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Post by AquaHolic on Sept 27, 2008 13:10:00 GMT -4
Died of Cancer surrounded by his family on Friday...he was 83. Married to Joanne Woodward since 1958... Barb
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Post by Rich Fisher on Sept 27, 2008 13:48:26 GMT -4
He seemed like a great guy Here's the full news story: The Associated Press Article Launched: 09/27/2008 06:56:20 AM PDT WESTPORT, Conn.—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. He was 83. Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues. He got his start in theater and on television during the 1950s, and went on to become one of the world's most enduring and popular film stars, a legend held in awe by his peers. 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. " Newman worked with some of the greatest directors of the past half century, from Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston to Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers. His co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and, most famously, Robert Redford, his sidekick in "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sting. " He sometimes teamed with his wife and fellow Oscar winner, Joanne Woodward, with whom he had one of Hollywood's rare long-term marriages. "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?" Newman told Playboy magazine when asked if he was tempted to stray. They wed in 1958, around the same time they both appeared in "The Long Hot Summer," and Newman directed her in several films, including "Rachel, Rachel" and "The Glass Menagerie. "
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Post by linda712 on Sept 27, 2008 21:38:51 GMT -4
A very special man, one who lived a full life. I hope he did indeed go peacefully.
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Post by dej on Sept 28, 2008 9:10:03 GMT -4
His acting ability was matched by his generosity as well. His "Newman's Own" line made millions for him to contribute to charity, and he turned over his ownership interest as well to charity back in June just to make sure that money would continue to flow to charity. His "Hole in the Wall" camps for seriously ill children were another example of his giving. I think there's about 8 such camps now. I generally disagreed with his politics, but he was a class act across the board and I always respected him for that.
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Post by einebierbitte on Sept 28, 2008 9:35:15 GMT -4
He was a good man! Had family values... hence why his marriage was so solid and his kids weren't idiots making the 15 minute of flame wagons....
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Post by moosie on Sept 28, 2008 11:59:48 GMT -4
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