September 29, 2008, 7:01 pm
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Paul Newman an actor of great depth and charisma who touched generations of fans leaves behind an inspirational, 83-year legacy of talent, love and compassion. He is a prolific film star, race-car aficionado and passionate philanthropist. Sharing his life with us for over 50 years of treasure that no one could measure even if they tried.
An ultimate role model he showed the world how to love someone like Joanne Woodward as he did, not just because lifelong love is a treasure, but because the example of the relationship was a charm against cynicism and frivolity of Hollywood love.
September 29, 2008, 5:02 am
The younger generation may only know him as the voice of Doc Hudson from the Disney-Pixar movie Cars, since he had retired from film, but he is most remembered for his classic performances like Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, opposite Robert Redford. This week, one or our most beloved iconic screen stars left Hollywood’s constellation. Let us take a moment to remember Paul Newman (1925-2008), one of the older generation’s certified major star. He died at home due to complications arising from cancer.
Paul Newman had truly transcended the age gap, capturing the hearts, not only of our grandmother’s and mother’s generation, but also held the distinction of being one of the very few actors who retained their good looks, even as they aged. He and actress Joanne Woodward, is hailed as one of the most stellar examples of marriage, having achieved 50 years together, in a world where marriage is often transitory and fleeting. He is also a genuine philanthropist, founding Newman’s Own, a line of food products that donates all proceeds of the sale to charity.