Screen Legend Paul Newman Dies at 83 of Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

KissMyGrits · 09-27-2008, 10:19 AM

He will be missed.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,429176,00.html

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — 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.
In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues.
In August, he finished chemotherapy and told his family he wanted to die at home. He was given only weeks to live.
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He got his start in theater and on television during the 1950s, and went on to become one of the world's most enduring and popular film stars, a legend held in awe by his peers.
He was nominated for Oscars 10 times, winning one regular award for "The Color of Money" and two honorary ones, and had major roles in more than 50 motion pictures, including "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Verdict," "The Sting" and "Absence of Malice."

Newman worked with some of the greatest directors of the past half century, from Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston to Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers. His co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and, most famously, Robert Redford, his sidekick in "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sting."
He sometimes teamed with his wife and fellow Oscar winner, Joanne Woodward, with whom he had one of Hollywood's rare long-term marriages. "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?" Newman told Playboy magazine when asked if he was tempted to stray. They wed in 1958, around the same time they both appeared in "The Long Hot Summer," and Newman directed her in several films, including "Rachel, Rachel" and "The Glass Menagerie."

LuLu Rogers · 09-27-2008, 11:47 AM

I just saw this a few minutes ago. Such an incredible actor, he will deffinately be missed

AKA · 09-27-2008, 11:59 AM

A great actor, and an amazing humanitarian. His legacy lives in in his huge body of work, and in the charitable work of Newman's Own.

Mr. Television · 09-27-2008, 12:11 PM

Mr and Mrs. Paul Newman in happier times.

AKA · 09-27-2008, 12:11 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRg7UpSxO5g

Brian Damage · 09-27-2008, 12:21 PM

A legendary actor

Brad Russ · 09-27-2008, 12:36 PM

That's too bad.

Atleast we can say he had a full life, and he certainly seemed to enjoy every second of it. R.I.P. Mr. Newman!!!

MonarC · 09-27-2008, 01:11 PM

I love his salad dressing and his coffee is amazing! He will be missed.

Big C · 09-27-2008, 01:24 PM

As a hockey fan, I'll always remember his performance in 'Slapshot.'

dlemond · 09-27-2008, 01:42 PM

RIP Paul Newman.

My first memories of him being Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and my favorite performance being in The Verdict (for which he should have won an Oscar).

I was always surprised that he was older than I thought.

He will be missed.

catlover79 · 09-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Mr. Newman, you are a legend and always will be. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and family.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-27-2008, 01:54 PM

Wow, rip

Mikado · 09-27-2008, 01:57 PM

I didnt even know he was sick...Im shocked

MickeyMac · 09-27-2008, 01:57 PM

Big loss

They dont have actors in Hollywood like him anymore, and they sure as hell dont make movies like the ones he was in.

MusicJunkie · 09-27-2008, 02:05 PM

I knew he was sick for some time but he was someone I don't think anyone ever truly expected to die. He was one of the last remaining legends in Hollywood and he kept a successful career going until his 80's, and he was such a wonderful humanitarian. Some years back, I went through a classic Hollywood obsession and he was one of my faves. He will be missed but not forgotten.

09-27-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
KissMyGrits HEGM! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 01, 2004 Location: Las Vegas Baby! Posts: 2,135	Screen Legend Paul Newman Dies at 83 of Cancer He will be missed. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,429176,00.html NEW HAVEN, Conn. — 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. In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues. In August, he finished chemotherapy and told his family he wanted to die at home. He was given only weeks to live. Click here for photos. He got his start in theater and on television during the 1950s, and went on to become one of the world's most enduring and popular film stars, a legend held in awe by his peers. He was nominated for Oscars 10 times, winning one regular award for "The Color of Money" and two honorary ones, and had major roles in more than 50 motion pictures, including "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Verdict," "The Sting" and "Absence of Malice." Newman worked with some of the greatest directors of the past half century, from Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston to Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers. His co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and, most famously, Robert Redford, his sidekick in "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sting." He sometimes teamed with his wife and fellow Oscar winner, Joanne Woodward, with whom he had one of Hollywood's rare long-term marriages. "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?" Newman told Playboy magazine when asked if he was tempted to stray. They wed in 1958, around the same time they both appeared in "The Long Hot Summer," and Newman directed her in several films, including "Rachel, Rachel" and "The Glass Menagerie."
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09-27-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
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09-27-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
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09-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	That's too bad. Atleast we can say he had a full life, and he certainly seemed to enjoy every second of it. R.I.P. Mr. Newman!!!
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AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	A great actor, and an amazing humanitarian. His legacy lives in in his huge body of work, and in the charitable work of Newman's Own.

09-27-2008, 01:11 PM	#8
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I love his salad dressing and his coffee is amazing! He will be missed.

09-27-2008, 01:24 PM	#9
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	As a hockey fan, I'll always remember his performance in 'Slapshot.'

09-27-2008, 01:42 PM	#10
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	RIP Paul Newman. My first memories of him being Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and my favorite performance being in The Verdict (for which he should have won an Oscar). I was always surprised that he was older than I thought. He will be missed.

09-27-2008, 01:47 PM	#11
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09-27-2008, 01:54 PM	#12
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09-27-2008, 01:57 PM	#13
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	I didnt even know he was sick...Im shocked

09-27-2008, 01:57 PM	#14
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	Big loss They dont have actors in Hollywood like him anymore, and they sure as hell dont make movies like the ones he was in.

09-27-2008, 02:05 PM	#15
MusicJunkie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: where I live Posts: 791	I knew he was sick for some time but he was someone I don't think anyone ever truly expected to die. He was one of the last remaining legends in Hollywood and he kept a successful career going until his 80's, and he was such a wonderful humanitarian. Some years back, I went through a classic Hollywood obsession and he was one of my faves. He will be missed but not forgotten.