Paul Newman - 1925-2008

The world lost a great actor, humanitarian, all-around cool guy, and his family a faithful and loving husband and father on Friday, September 26, 2008.
"King Cool", with his famously piercing blue eyes, wonderful acting talent, and scores of major films to his credit is gone. Another icon of old Hollywood, and a true legend.
My personal favorite films of Newman's are The Long Hot Summer (the chemistry between Newman and Woodward in this film is jaw-droppingly sexy), The Sting, Slap Shot, Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Although I have many more of his in my DVD collection, those spring to mind. His legend in film will live on, as will his charitable legacy through the Newman's Own line he started years ago, and his Hole In The Wall camps for children.
The photo above is one I selected to show his hotness, which goes without saying, he was still good-looking up until his illness, but the one below is one of my personal favorites. And of course I like the little dog being included. He and Joanne Woodward celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008. You don't see that much any more, inside or outside of Hollywood.
Let's all raise a Heineken (his favorite beer) to Mr. Newman. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

Link to the Paul Newman page on the International Movie Database:
PAUL NEWMAN ON IMDB












