Obituary of Paul Newman

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Paul Newman

Paul Newman (born January 26th, 1925 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) was a Film Actor who was best known for being a very popular actor in the 1960s and 70s. Paul died on September 26th, 2008 and his death was assumed to be due to lung cancer but it was never confirmed. He was 83 years old.

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Paul Newman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Newman, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Newman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: January 26, 1925
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: King Cool, PL
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Leonard Newman
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jackie Witte ​(married 1949-divorced 1958)​
      • Joanne Woodward ​(married 1958-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Alan Scott Newman (September 23, 1950-November 20, 1978)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elinor Teresa Newman "Nell Potts" (born April 8, 1959)
      • Melissa "Lissy" Stewart Newman (born September 27, 1961)
      • Susan Kendall Newman (born)
      • Claire Newman

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 26 2008 at age 83
  • Place: Westport, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: cremated near his home in Westport, Connecticut

Category Tags:

Film ActorEntrepreneur American Born on January 26th Born in 1925 Born in Ohio Died in 2008 Died at age 83 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[responding to an interviewer's question as to why he was never "tempted" by the many beautiful Hollywood actresses he worked with] Why fool around with hamburger when you have steak at home?" (IMDB)

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."

"Paul Newman was an inspirational actor, philanthropist, and race car driver whose legacy continues to impact the world long after his passing. (V)"

"Paul Newman had an incredibly successful professional life as an actor, director, and philanthropist before passing away in his 80s after a long and accomplished career. (V)"

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