Paul Newman dies at 83

mszee · 27 Sep 2008, 18:08

Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83.

He died Friday, according to spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic.

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.

RIP, Paul...we shall miss you...

**The Flying Mouse** · 27 Sep 2008, 18:45

RIP

heidi · 27 Sep 2008, 18:51

that makes me sad.

mszee · 27 Sep 2008, 18:54

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Originally Posted by heidi

that makes me sad.

Made me very sad when I read this on CNN this morning...what a beginning to a weekend...

heidi · 27 Sep 2008, 18:57

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Originally Posted by mszee

Made me very sad when I read this on CNN this morning...what a beginning to a weekend...

you´re so right. he was one of the best actors of all times.

mszee · 27 Sep 2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by heidi

you´re so right. he was one of the best actors of all times.

He was so much more than an actor...while being incredibly talented...he was a great humanitarian...what he has done for charity...without any big announcements...is unparalleled...

This great actor plastered his face all over salad dressings and other foods to contribute all proceeds to charity...set up so many camps for sick children to go to free of charge...and the list goes on...just read this...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ead/index.html

R. · 27 Sep 2008, 19:20

RIP Reggie Dunlop.

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**allrevvedup** · 27 Sep 2008, 19:44

Very sad news, it was always rumoured that he had cancer.

I always liked Cool Hand Luke and Slapshot...and more recently a great one called where the money is.

Definitely a loss

Hypnobabe · 27 Sep 2008, 21:17

Have just seen this news, very sad to see...

Sarahdk23 · 27 Sep 2008, 21:21

Very sad, but unfortunately we are all going that way some day. At least he got to live his life! My friend´s cousin died this wednesday in a car accident - he was only 27!

**Monstro** · 27 Sep 2008, 23:43

Haven't had any news on today so this is first I'd heard, very very sad, great man of which who's like we're not likely to see again.

samurai7 · 28 Sep 2008, 03:34

sad news indeed.

SW31 · 28 Sep 2008, 04:18

r i p paul -- sad loss

AndrewG · 28 Sep 2008, 05:44

Great actor, absolutely love The Colour of Money. Did great stuff for charity.
Rest in peace.

vrg · 28 Sep 2008, 07:34

This is sad news, but not a surprise with the rumors and pics from last spring, along with his age.

His charity work was as well known as his acting credits. He obviously loved life, and lived a very good one. He did as he wanted, but also gave back so much to so many.

RIP; and deepest sympathy to Joanne Woodward Newman and his 5 surviving children and other family.

It is true - we won't see someone like him again.

maetloafkeith · 28 Sep 2008, 10:47

I am going out to buy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on DVD as a permanent reminder of him in his prime. It is probably my favorite movie of all time, and definitely it is the one I have seen more than any other, I think at the last count it was 14.
Be happy Paul with the rest of your mates in the Hole in the Wall Gang.

*AndyK* · 29 Sep 2008, 12:56

Sad sad news. RIP Paul.

Cpl Mickey · 29 Sep 2008, 19:40

That's another of the greats gone, but what a legacy he leaves behind. My Prayers are with Joanne and the children. he will be missed. I loved Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but my 2 favourites have to be Towering Inferno and The Sting.

**Diane** · 30 Sep 2008, 02:15

I heard this very sad news while I was away from home for the weekend.

RIP Paul.

Diane

sexyeyes_jo · 30 Sep 2008, 20:49

aww thats sad to hear i hopes he RIP

Blackkat13 · 30 Sep 2008, 21:37

Still can't believe it. RIP

Mrs Headbanger · 30 Sep 2008, 22:05

Only just heard the news. So very sad. A great man.

Battybarb · 01 Oct 2008, 11:08

A great loss one of the best actors of all time....loved a lot of his films,especially Butch Cassidy,and oh those eyes...RIP Paul

27 Sep 2008, 18:08	#1
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Paul Newman dies at 83 Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83. He died Friday, according to spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic. 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. RIP, Paul...we shall miss you...

27 Sep 2008, 19:44	#8
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,351	Very sad news, it was always rumoured that he had cancer. I always liked Cool Hand Luke and Slapshot...and more recently a great one called where the money is. Definitely a loss Last edited by allrevvedup; 27 Sep 2008 at 19:50.

27 Sep 2008, 18:45	#2
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	RIP

27 Sep 2008, 18:51	#3
heidi Super Loafer Join Date: 29.06.2007 Location: hamburg Posts: 213	that makes me sad.

27 Sep 2008, 21:17	#9
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Have just seen this news, very sad to see...

27 Sep 2008, 21:21	#10
Sarahdk23 Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2008 Location: Rødovre, Denmark Posts: 211	Very sad, but unfortunately we are all going that way some day. At least he got to live his life! My friend´s cousin died this wednesday in a car accident - he was only 27!

27 Sep 2008, 23:43	#11
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,946	Haven't had any news on today so this is first I'd heard, very very sad, great man of which who's like we're not likely to see again.

28 Sep 2008, 03:34	#12
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	sad news indeed.

28 Sep 2008, 04:18	#13
SW31 in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: middlesbrough smoggy rules Posts: 8,137	r i p paul -- sad loss

28 Sep 2008, 05:44	#14
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Great actor, absolutely love The Colour of Money. Did great stuff for charity. Rest in peace.

28 Sep 2008, 07:34	#15
vrg Super Loafer Join Date: 30.10.2005 Location: Just outside Manhattan Posts: 671	This is sad news, but not a surprise with the rumors and pics from last spring, along with his age. His charity work was as well known as his acting credits. He obviously loved life, and lived a very good one. He did as he wanted, but also gave back so much to so many. RIP; and deepest sympathy to Joanne Woodward Newman and his 5 surviving children and other family. It is true - we won't see someone like him again.

28 Sep 2008, 10:47	#16
maetloafkeith Rookie Join Date: 01.09.2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 13	I am going out to buy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on DVD as a permanent reminder of him in his prime. It is probably my favorite movie of all time, and definitely it is the one I have seen more than any other, I think at the last count it was 14. Be happy Paul with the rest of your mates in the Hole in the Wall Gang.

29 Sep 2008, 12:56	#17
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Sad sad news. RIP Paul.

29 Sep 2008, 19:40	#18
Cpl Mickey Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2003 Location: Maidstone. England Posts: 1,378	That's another of the greats gone, but what a legacy he leaves behind. My Prayers are with Joanne and the children. he will be missed. I loved Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but my 2 favourites have to be Towering Inferno and The Sting.

30 Sep 2008, 02:15	#19
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	I heard this very sad news while I was away from home for the weekend. RIP Paul. Diane

30 Sep 2008, 20:49	#20
sexyeyes_jo Mrs Mouse Join Date: 17.05.2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,633	aww thats sad to hear i hopes he RIP

30 Sep 2008, 21:37	#21
Blackkat13 Mega Loafer Join Date: 30.07.2006 Location: Hell, Michigan Posts: 1,989	Still can't believe it. RIP

30 Sep 2008, 22:05	#22
Mrs Headbanger Rookie Join Date: 21.08.2008 Location: Country side. Posts: 5	Only just heard the news. So very sad. A great man.

01 Oct 2008, 11:08	#23
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	A great loss one of the best actors of all time....loved a lot of his films,especially Butch Cassidy,and oh those eyes...RIP Paul