Sat, 27 September 2008 at 10:31 am

Paul Newman Dead at 83

Legendary actor Paul Newman passed away last night at the age of 83 at his home in Westport, Connecticut.

A former chain smoker, Newman had been diagnosed with lung cancer in June of this year and ultimately died of it.

He appeared in over 60 movies including: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Hustler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Nominated nine times for an Oscar, he won best actor for the 1986 film, The Color of Money.

Also known as the founder of Newman’s Own food company, his daugher Nell will most likely take over. Profits and royalties from the company are donated to charity and have exceeded $220 million as of last year.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family and friends.

R.I.P.

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# 126

Magnolia @ 09/27/2008 at 8:51 pm

what a GOOD man paul newman was. He has touched so many lives with his goodness. God bless his loved ones during this time.

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senior @ 09/27/2008 at 8:56 pm

Sad news, condolences to his family . A great actor and humanitarian. He will be missed.

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# 128

Team Lara Croft @ 09/27/2008 at 11:26 pm

Oh, Paul, why? We love you and they don’t make stars like you that often. Beutiful, kind, giving adn talented. Heaven is lucky to have you though! We LOVE YOU stud! Class act, you are. Rest in peace.

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rip pn @ 09/27/2008 at 11:36 pm

great guy, great actor. sadly missed. if only more hollywood actors had his courage and moral code.

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bethanne @ 09/28/2008 at 4:21 am

Rest In Peace Mr Newman.

You were a true Gentleman.

God bless your Family.

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michelle @ 09/28/2008 at 4:47 am

It’s a shame that I’ve never gotten the chance to sit down and watch his movies, probably because I wasn’t born during the time he was making them. All the comments I’ve been reading about how wonderful and iconic films he’s been in is the least I can do to see his talents as an actor. I only knew him through his race car hobby and his humanitarian efforts. RIP.

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# 132

diana @ 09/28/2008 at 7:47 am

te iubesc toti dragule. Dumnezeu sa te odihneasca.De oriunde se vor gindi la tine.Mergi in pace minune cu ochi albastri

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antonman @ 09/28/2008 at 10:43 am

One of a kind….A real class act in both : actor and philanthropist….
Will be missed greatly…. God bless him and his family….

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# 134

v.ter @ 09/28/2008 at 1:43 pm

Another bites the dust.

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# 135

gloria @ 09/28/2008 at 2:03 pm

#83 lonewolf @ 9/27 @ 1:09 pm Sorry, but the movie in which Paul Newman played a half-breed indian was “Hombre” - not “Shane”

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# 136

Brick pollit @ 09/28/2008 at 2:32 pm

Yeah, Jared. Show some respect. Rewrite a.s.a.p!

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# 137

anne @ 09/28/2008 at 2:57 pm

paul newman was one of our greatest actors. he gave an acting lesson everytime he appeared on the screen. anyone who wants to see how it’s done should rent one of his films. rest in peace paul

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Nora lyons @ 10/06/2008 at 8:56 am

What a beautiful man in every way,im sure he is happy and at peace now.

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# 139

codmodernwarfare2girl @ 10/22/2009 at 1:27 pm

It sounds like you’re creating problems yourself by trying to solve this issue instead of looking at why there is a problem in the first place.

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