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Not just an actor, a human being too
Tuesday, October 07, 2008The late Paul Newman will be remembered - not just as an actor – but as an incredible human being too. "There is a point where feelings go beyond words," actor Robert Redford told Reuters. "I have lost a real friend. My life - and this country - is better for his being in it." Newman stepped into the Hollywood limelight during the 50s, first gracing the big screen in The Silver Chalice. Although he, himself, described his debut performance as poor, the film, and his blue eyes, careened him to fame. Thereafter he starred in such classic films as, Somebody Up There Likes Me, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Exodus, Hud, Cool Hand Luke, and the famous western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. A family man: An atypical Hollywood husband, he was loyal and loved his wife Joanne Woodward for 50 years. He was considered a caring role model to his six children, including a late son and two daughters from his first marriage. "Always and to the end, Dad was incredibly grateful for his good fortune," his five daughters said in a recent statement. A balanced man: Despite his legendary Academy Award-winning acting career, the handsome gent kept his ego in check; he was modest, unselfish, and giving in nature. "... His legacy as a humanitarian for children around the world is unmatchable," actress Eva Marie Saint told Reuters. In 1982 Newman co-founded Newman's Own, a food company that, to this day, funnels its profits to charity. So far they have donated more than $250 million worldwide, mainly to children's organizations and the Hole-In-The-Wall camps for sick children (a charity he piloted). "His heart and soul were dedicated to helping make the world a better place for all," said Newman's Own Foundation vice chairman Robert Forrester. A racecar driver: Newman first showed interest in motorsports while training for his role in the 1969 film Winning. "The first thing that I ever found I had any grace in," he said. And grace he did have. He won several races in the Sports Car Club of America as well as drove with the winning team at the age of 70, during 24 Hours of Daytona. Newman died at 83 on Friday, Sept. 26 at his longtime home in Westport, Connecticut, of lung cancer. He will be missed and remembered. Summary by: Jocelyn Nespiak for Star! News Photograph courtesy Getty Images |
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