Paul Newman will be leaving us soon.

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Didn't see it posted and I decided to put it in this forum for obvious reasons.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24149703-663,00.html

PAUL Newman has finished chemotherapy and has told his family he wants to die at home.

The Oscar-winning actor was pictured being pushed from a New York cancer hospital in a wheelchair.

Yesterday, it was reported in America that Newman, 83, had only weeks to live and had returned home to his wife, Joanne Woodward.

"Paul didn't want to die in the hospital," a source said. "Joanne and his daughters are beside themselves with grief."

The source, described as a close family friend, said that the star had spent the past few weeks getting his affairs in order.

It was claimed that some of Newman's actions had caused tension among of his children.

"He gave a prized car - a Ferrari with his racing number, 82, on it - to a long-time pal," the friend said.

"The sudden move angered his children. It's especially hard for them to come to grips with what's going on.

"The word they've been given is that he has only a few weeks to live."

Newman married Woodward in 1958 and the couple have three daughters.

It was reported last month that he had been readying their oldest child, Nell, to take over his Newman's Own salad dressings company, the profits of which are given to a charitable foundation.

He also has two daughters from his first marriage to Jackie Witte.

Newman has so far declined to comment on his condition, apart from saying he is "doing nicely".

Rumours about his health surfaced in January. Three months ago, he withdrew from directing a production of Of Mice and Men in his home town of Westport, Connecticut.
 
Very sad. He's a fine man whose presence has been an assett to the whole world.
 
This is sad news - but he has lived a full life - 83 years is a long time.

I have said this before, and I will say it again - Paul Newman deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame - along with Jackie Gleason - it would have been a smart move to have him inducted a lot sooner - but these names are never on the ballot.

If Tevis is in there, and if Rudolf Wanderone is in there, we should also honor the men that brought those characters to life - to include Grady Seasons.

I guess that just makes too much sense for it to actually happen.

:shrug:
 
Sorry

great actor!!!will be missed, the HUSTLER brought back memories!!! and COOL HAND LUKE a classic, if my man says he can eat 50 eggs he can!!! a great line!!!BUTCH CASSIDY& SUNDANCE KID, wow. good bye PAUL!!!!:( :( :(
 
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Blackjack said:
This is sad news - but he has lived a full life - 83 years is a long time.

I have said this before, and I will say it again - Paul Newman deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame - along with Jackie Gleason - it would have been a smart move to have him inducted a lot sooner - but these names are never on the ballot.

If Tevis is in there, and if Rudolf Wanderone is in there, we should also honor the men that brought those characters to life - to include Grady Seasons.

I guess that just makes too much sense for it to actually happen.

:shrug:

Your right. Newman did more for pool from 1963 to the eighties with the Hustler and the COM than anything or anyone that I can think of at the moment. Combine that with all the good he did in the world and you have a true hero. I know we all have to leave sometime, but this is very sad. And the fight starts for his money before he's gone. WTF? Someone should shoot the *****. Johnnyt
 
Sad, but yeah he lived a full life. His salad dressings are great to.
 
Paul Newman as Fast Eddie ignited pool! He has left a legacy that is to be envied. People will be watching his films a hundred years from now.
 
Amen to that, John! Newman had outstanding performances in every decade of his life, as an adult...from his 20's through his 70's! The Hustler and COM are just two, of dozens of great roles that he played!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

JB Cases said:
Go in peace Paul. Thank you for all the fine and inspiring performances.
 
Wow, this sucks. I had heard that he had cancer. Didn't know it was that advanced. Bummer.
MULLY
 
You can't say Paul didn't have a full life.

Paul did a movie called "Winning" back in the early 70's about car racing. After making the movie, he got into racing, big time.

I was a timer and corner man for the Sports Car Club of America and worked some of the races Paul competed in.

On my breaks from working the timing stand, I went down to the pits and hung out with him and his crew a few times.

I told him I was a pool player and my favorite movie was "The Hustler". I, also, said that he deserved the academy award. He laughed and said, "Who's hustling who, here?"

A real down to earth guy.

I wish him and his family the best. It ain't over yet but when it does happen, he will be missed.

Stones
 
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I'm sorry to hear it. You never heard any of the typical hollywood trash about Paul Newman. Good family man who was loyal to his wife, and what an actor. He will be missed.
 
HOPE the media comes up with a WE LOVE YOU PAUL day and REAL quick!!

If anyone described better what the zone feels like (in the Hustler), I haven't heard it. And it doesn't have to be pool!!

td
 
A true gent and an amazing actor.

He was iconic in his acting days and like its already been said on here, he raised the profile of our sport and raised the bar for any other pool film to follow. The Hustler really gave an insight into the passions and the inner turmoil some players have / suffer. The way he played that role (and so many others in his career) brought the scripts to life. Believable life. Real life.

A true Hollywood icon, a brilliant actor but most of all - what a great great man.

I'll raise a glass to him when the day comes.
 
I was fortunate enough to meet him briefly during a private screening of The Hustler before its initial release and have family members who are close friends of his.

He was a giant in both his professional and personal lives. Few people have any idea what he has done for needy people.

Here is a story that I got from a reliable source.

Newman and Reford were legendary practical jokers. Newman made some bet with Redford that he knew he (Newman) would lose. That stake was a "current model year Porche."

Of course, Newman lost the bet and while Redford was out of town...and with the knowledge of Redford's lady, Newman had a current model year Porche delivered to Redfords' house....one that had been totaled in an accident and BAILED.

I was put in his living room were a coffee table used to be!!!

I am also told that at the wrap party for The Sting, Newman...again sticking to the car theme, had director, George Roy Hill's brand new car (I think also a Porche) SAWED IN HALF right in front of Hill!

Asked why he did it...he said..."Just to see the look on his face."

(-:

May God let him go gently.

Jim
 
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A gentleman/artist/sportsman who will be missed.
 
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