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Isaac 09-27-2008 07:28 AM

RIP Paul Newman
 
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obit_newman

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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.

Strangler Lewis 09-27-2008 07:34 AM

There's a reason it took him so long to win an Oscar: He got better as he got older, which we should all aspire to. A good and generous man.

cirquelover 09-27-2008 07:40 AM

OMG, I guess I didn't know he had cancer but I am shocked. He did a lot of good things in his lifetime and will be sorely missed by many.

Cadaverous Pallor 09-27-2008 07:44 AM

:(

BDBopper 09-27-2008 07:45 AM

Oh wow. How terrible! A good man and a great actor! :(

innerSpaceman 09-27-2008 07:47 AM

Oh, this hits me with such sadness. What a GREAT.


And yes, I like his "older" roles better than his sassy younger ones. Ah, that's wonderful inspiration to me as I head into that territory.




Noooooo, Paul :(

flippyshark 09-27-2008 07:49 AM

Heck, I even like his early stuff. A class act, this guy. And he makes some damn good spaghetti sauce. (Goes to kitchen to open a jar of Sockarooni Sauce.) Another good one gone.

Chernabog 09-27-2008 08:06 AM

Nooooooo.... this makes me deeply saddened. RIP Paul Newman, you certainly enriched my life.

CoasterMatt 09-27-2008 08:06 AM

Wow... this is terrible.

I had just shown some younger coworkers "Cool Hand Luke" for the first time last week, and they said it was better than any recent movie they'd seen.

Stan4dSteph 09-27-2008 08:11 AM

I was just talking the other day that I had heard he wasn't well. I agree, he really was a class act and it's quite a loss. I will continue to buy his company's products because they taste great and the profits go to support charity. I hope it carries on in the spirit it was created.

The Lovely Mrs. tod 09-27-2008 08:26 AM

Every now and then this happens, a public figure dies and I feel as if I've lost someone I personally knew. I felt like that when Jack Lemmon died. I feel like that know. I loved his talent, I loved his conscience and was he ever easy on the eyes. I saw him in person once, at a premier. Wow

He should have won for "The Hustler".

Damn. Just.....damn!

BarTopDancer 09-27-2008 08:31 AM

:(

Gemini Cricket 09-27-2008 08:51 AM

Very sad, indeed.
:(

Such a talented actor and an amazing philanthropist. $220 million to charity is quite an amazing feat.




libraryvixen 09-27-2008 09:41 AM

:(

mousepod 09-27-2008 10:31 AM

How sad. He was awesome.

NickO'Time 09-27-2008 11:15 AM

Very sad too see "Blue eyes" go. :(

~MS~ 09-27-2008 11:28 AM

someone who can honestly say they left this world better than they found it...RIP Mr. Newman, thanks for all the wonderful good you did with your celebrity status.

sleepyjeff 09-27-2008 11:46 AM

:(

In his honor I will watch Slapshot tonite:(

Snowflake 09-27-2008 12:15 PM

:(
RIP, his good works will continue through the several foundations he supported and the Newman's Own line.

Condolences to Joanne, they shared a wonderful life together.

He made some fine films, and a few bad ones, but he was a class act. I'll watch Butch & Sundance tonight in his honor, perhaps followed by Road to Perdition (or Cars).

RIP Paul

Capt Jack 09-27-2008 12:33 PM

aww 773H

:(

Tref 09-27-2008 12:34 PM

Paul was a class act.

wendybeth 09-27-2008 12:36 PM

Too sad- he's one of my favorite actors, and a kind and generous man in real life. He was everything Brad Pitt wishes he could be.

bewitched 09-27-2008 12:51 PM

I'm so bummed. Sure he was a great actor but he trancended that with his kindness and his belief that he could (and should) use his celebrity to help others and to aid causes that he believed in.

RIP Paul, you will be missed.

Morrigoon 09-27-2008 02:23 PM


blueerica 09-27-2008 03:39 PM

It was one of those things that even as we were discussing it a while back, I couldn't imagine actually happening. What a loss for the world from a man who had given so much kindness to the world.

Deebs 09-27-2008 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica (Post 242544)
It was one of those things that even as we were discussing it a while back, I couldn't imagine actually happening. What a loss for the world from a man who had given so much kindness to the world.

Thanks for digging the thread up, it's a really nice tribute.

I've been dreading this loss, though I knew it was coming. I'd heard he had pancreatic cancer, which is what took my dad at the age of 82. The parallels (my dad didn't give millions to charity, but he did have sparkling blue eyes and meant the world to me) made this seem personal.

Paul Newman was such a remarkable man, who had a wonderful life worth celebrating. I am happy for him, that he no longer feels pain, but I'm so sad for his family.

LashStoat 09-27-2008 06:04 PM

A modest Philanthropist, when most seek fanfare. The ton of unhappy cheese says it all. If there is a Heaven, you'll be there Mr Newman.

Another slice for the pile: :(

Gn2Dlnd 09-27-2008 07:46 PM

Paul says goodbye.

I don't know why so many celebrity deaths lately are hitting me hard, maybe it's an age thing.

Stan4dSteph 09-27-2008 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd (Post 242563)
Paul says goodbye.

Okay that totally made me cry.

CoasterMatt 09-27-2008 08:39 PM

That was beautiful.

belleh5 09-27-2008 08:58 PM

:(

lashbear 09-27-2008 09:41 PM

I think Stoat said it all for me. We'll watch "Silent Movie" tonight. :(

Not Afraid 09-27-2008 10:03 PM

It was the first news I heard this morning and, although I knew it was on the horizon, I was still saddened. My heart goes out to His lovely wife of 50 years. He was truly a man to be admired.

Gemini Cricket 09-28-2008 12:42 AM

A bunch of friends and I watched Cool Hand Luke tonight. Amazing film. There is a montage at the end showcasing his smile. It made me teary-eyed.
What an incredible human being.
:)

Disneyphile 09-28-2008 02:46 AM

OH no.

I likeddddd his fooda nd cookies.

Snacks, were good too.

I rememebrsa him frfom movies tool. He was aneat gfuy6.

JWBear 09-28-2008 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile (Post 242583)
OH no.

I likeddddd his fooda nd cookies.

Snacks, were good too.

I rememebrsa him frfom movies tool. He was aneat gfuy6.

Methinks someone partied hard last night.....

RStar 09-29-2008 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBopper (Post 242484)
Oh wow. How terrible! A good man and a great actor! :(

RIP Paul.

I'l have a salad with his dressing and watch cars in his honor tonight, right after feeding my cats his cat food. Yes, he has Pauls own catfood.


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