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RIP Cool Hand Luke, Paul Newman

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Paul Newman has died of cancer at 83.

His foundation released a statement saying ""Paul Newman's craft was acting. His passion was racing. His love was his family and friends. And his heart and soul were dedicated to helping make the world a better place for all."

Read it all here.

AP wrote...

A spokeswoman for screen legend Paul Newman says the actor has died at age 83.

Spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic says Newman died Friday of cancer. No other details were immediately available.

Newman was nominated for Academy Awards 10 times, winning a regular Oscar in 1987 for "The Color of Money" and two honorary ones. He was equally at home in comedies such as "The Sting" and dramas such as "Hud."

He sometimes teamed with his wife, Joanne Woodward, also an Oscar winner for the 1957 film "Three Faces of Eve."

He was a class act no doubt and will sorely be missed. Lets just hope no one up there challenges him to an egg eating contest.

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2 Comments

Devastating. I am truly bummed.

A great actor. An equally great and decent man.

said Tim on September 27, 2008 10:53 AM.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was truly special.

said Meri on September 27, 2008 1:08 PM.
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