RIP Paul Newman

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ontellen · #1 Post by **ontellen** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:05 am

Just saw this on CNN. Cause of death - cancer. I'm in shock. He was one of the best actors ever. Very sad.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #2 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:08 am

I know that he had been sick, but it's still sad.

minimetoo26 · #3 Post by **minimetoo26** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:21 am

And he was one of the Good Guys, too.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #4 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:25 am

There was an interesting article about him in Vanity Fair recently. When he started making his salad dressing, he was told that the only way it would get bottled is if he put his face on the label. He was very hesistant to do it, but in the end relented.

christie1111 · #5 Post by **christie1111** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:25 am

And a relatively 'normal' person for as big a star as he was.

Lots of stories here in CT about how he was just a down to earth person who didn't fuss with all the celebrity status stuff.

His legacy will live on with the Hole in the Wall Gang and his many other generous ventures.

Truly one of the Good Guys. And a damn fine actor.

Condolences to his family and especially his wife Joanne.

silverscreenselect · #6 Post by **silverscreenselect** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:04 am

Cool Hand Luke has just been re-released on DVD in a terrific new print with some great extras. Luke, Hud, and the Hustler are probably his best work and some of the best work of any actor you'll see around.

Newman was never afraid to play flawed characters but he always found a way to make them likable on some level. His wife is one classy woman and classy actress as well.

He was also about as generous with his time and money as any celebrity.

kayrharris · #7 Post by **kayrharris** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:10 am

and even had a long, happy marriage to the same woman!

He was one of the great ones. May he rest in peace and no longer suffer.

a1mamacat · #8 Post by **a1mamacat** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:31 am

What a great loss for all

He was a man who defined the word "classy"

Beebs52 · #9 Post by **Beebs52** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:46 am

I remember that he was probably the only movie star that I ever considered having a crush on when I was a kid.

He was, indeed, one of the good guys.

danielh41 · #10 Post by **danielh41** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:56 am

I've put Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on after I saw the news this morning. He was a great actor, and he had an incredible giving spirit. He'll be greatly missed.

SportsFan68 · #11 Post by **SportsFan68** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:39 am

I remember an old poster. It's a black and white photo, just the eyes are blue. Amazing.

Last time I saw him on Leno, he mentioned that he and Sundance I mean Robert Redford might be thinking about a project. No chance now.

I loved him in those less stellar roles too. Cool Hand Luke and Hud were unbelieveably good. But Nobody's Fool was wonderful in a different way. He was great.

lilclyde54 · #12 Post by **lilclyde54** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:03 pm

Paul Newman was in the same fraternity (Phi Kappa Tau) that I was in. It was always a big deal for any Phi Tau to be a volunteer at any of the Hole In The Wall camps. He was a very giving individual and a classy guy.