Paul Newman dead at 83
Sun, 28 Sept 2008, 07:25 amkerri5 posts in thread
Paul Newman dead at 83
Sun, 28 Sept 2008, 07:25 amPaul Newman has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Conneticut. He was 83.
Newman attained stardom in the 1950s and never lost the movie-star aura, appearing in such classic films as "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Exodus," "The Hustler," "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting" and "The Verdict."
He finally won an Oscar in 1986 -- on his eighth try -- for "The Color of Money," a sequel to "The Hustler." He later received two more Oscar nominations. Among his other awards was the Motion Picture Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
"Paul took advantage of what life offered him, and while personally reluctant to acknowledge that he was doing anything special, he forever changed the lives of many with his generosity, humor, and humanness," said Robert Forrester, vice chairman of the actor's Newman's Own Foundation. "His legacy lives on in the charities he supported and the Hole in the Wall Camps, for which he cared so much." ( cnn)
A sad loss to the acting community.
Kerri
kerriSun, 28 Sept 2008, 07:25 am
Paul Newman has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Conneticut. He was 83.
Newman attained stardom in the 1950s and never lost the movie-star aura, appearing in such classic films as "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Exodus," "The Hustler," "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting" and "The Verdict."
He finally won an Oscar in 1986 -- on his eighth try -- for "The Color of Money," a sequel to "The Hustler." He later received two more Oscar nominations. Among his other awards was the Motion Picture Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
"Paul took advantage of what life offered him, and while personally reluctant to acknowledge that he was doing anything special, he forever changed the lives of many with his generosity, humor, and humanness," said Robert Forrester, vice chairman of the actor's Newman's Own Foundation. "His legacy lives on in the charities he supported and the Hole in the Wall Camps, for which he cared so much." ( cnn)
A sad loss to the acting community.
Kerri
Greg RossSun, 28 Sept 2008, 09:11 am
Paul's Other Interests
Indeed, a sad day for all, however, at 83, it was a damn good innings and he lived a principled life to the full. I not only followed his acting career with great interest, but also his very active participation in motorsport – another great love of mine.
He raced, exceedingly well and was for many years, co-owner of Newman-Haas-Lanigan Racing. It’s worth noting that he was a quiet, but constant supporter of charities, indeed a couple of West Australian based charities received money from his foundation over the years.
Vale Paul Newman, a cool hand moves on.
crgwllmsSun, 28 Sept 2008, 10:25 am
" The fall will kill you"
Not to mention his most famous role - as the face on his own label of pasta sauces, salad dressings and condiments. (The proceeds of which all went to charities).
One of the century's most memorable personalities.
Cheers,
Craig
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cusenzaSun, 28 Sept 2008, 07:39 pm
it was a great man and
it was a great man and unique actor
Walter PlingeTue, 30 Sept 2008, 09:32 am
A sad loss of a great actor
A sad loss of a great actor and by all accounts a genuinely nice man.