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Old 09-27-2008, 09:02 AM
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We lost a legend

Paul Newman lost his fight with cancer yesterday. He was 83.
It's too soon to see any headlines, I just heard it on the news.

Rest In Peace.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 09:24 AM
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He was a pretty good Hombre. He will be missed.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 09:28 AM
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Dang, one of my heroes. R.I.P.
 
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RIP cool hand luke
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:10 AM
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I always felt that Hollywood had a bone to pick with Newman. He had several roles that would have gotten lesser actors Oscars, but although he was nominated several times, the prize always went to someone else. It may have been because he didn't join in Hollywood's game playing. He was his own man, and did what he wanted, and may have paid a price. RIP Paul. jd
 
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One of my favorite actors, along with Steve McQueen.

And to see both of them on the silver screen, at the same time.

How cool was that?

Paul Newman was Cool Hand Luke.

R.I.P. Paul Newman.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 12:06 PM
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R.I.P. I always watched his movies when they came on tv.I liked all of them
 
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Rest in Peace, Mr. Newman.

You entertained us all and gave millions of dollars to those that were less fortunate.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 01:15 PM
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Had a marriage that was also a legend, Joanne Woodward (sp)
Loved racing, running a company that made good food products that helped out others in less fortunate situations as stated before.
Never talked about Hollywood, BUT,,, Ask him about Daytona, Indy, and Road Courses were at, you'd get an ear full.

R.I.P. Mr. Newman!
 
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Originally Posted by jimdandy
I always felt that Hollywood had a bone to pick with Newman. He had several roles that would have gotten lesser actors Oscars, but although he was nominated several times, the prize always went to someone else. It may have been because he didn't join in Hollywood's game playing. He was his own man, and did what he wanted, and may have paid a price. RIP Paul. jd
Hollywood will probably make a feeble attempt to make up for the Oscars by providing a lifetime achievement award....now that he's dead....
 
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RIP Paul Your acting will last forever.
 
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He was a great actor, a great racer, and a great humanitarian who donated millions of dollars to various charities without any fanfare. RIP Mr. Newman...............
 
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Originally Posted by jimdandy
I always felt that Hollywood had a bone to pick with Newman. He had several roles that would have gotten lesser actors Oscars,
but although he was nominated several times, the prize always went to someone else. In-correct.
Newman was nominated for an Oscar 10 times, he won an Oscar in 1986 for The Color of Money.

He also won many other awards, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1994.

And an Honorary Oscar in 1986 for his many memorable screen roles.
 
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Just heard about this myself..

He was a rare actor who excelled in many roles..
One of the longest marriages in Hollywood.
Gave to those less fortunate..

He was a classic just like his roles he played.. From Cool Hand Luke to Doc Hudson (Cars)..

R.I.P. you gave us so much and we are very thankfull you were put on this earth..
 
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Wow--I missed that bit of news. Certainly a great actor. Mr. Newman, you will be missed.

Jason
 

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