Legendary actor Paul Newman has died at the age of 83 of cancer:
Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83. [...]
In 1982, Newman and his friend A.E. Hotchner founded Newman's Own, a food company that produced food ranging from pasta sauces to salad dressing to chocolate chip cookies.
"The embarrassing thing is that the salad dressing is outgrossing my films," Newman once wryly noted.
To date, the company -- which donates all profits to charities such as Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camps -- has given away more than $200 million. Newman established the camp to benefit gravely ill children.
While just about every role was wonderful, I have to say my favorite is Henry Gondorf in The Sting. The card game on the train? Just classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgtf0X9bfRE
Tribute i found
I can't believe it!!! R.I.P.
He will be missed.
Canadian Candy
Some of my fondest movie memories were created by Paul Newman who is now gone but who will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Paul
When an actor dies
springs from the heart
a beat that opens up a river in the chest.
Her figure and her voice
back to relive
with the old scenes
that all his magic left within us.
When an actor dies
the thrill of feeling a great loss
finds no consolation
When an actor dies
We will be an illusion.
The actors are part of our family
because with their art
he gave a thousand dreams.
When an actor dies
it is better to lift our eyes and see
a very powerful light that lights in the sky.
And very close to God
along with other stars
find a place
that smiling offer
those who already are timeless.
When an actor dies
the thrill of feeling
a big loss
finds no consolation.
The show must continue
but without his presence
and will be irreplaceable
because the actors
make us feel
that life is more beautiful.
RODOLFO GARAVAGNO
To Mr. Paul Newman memory
2008 September.