Paul Newman dies at 83

The legend is no more: Paul Newman died in his Connecticut home at the age of 83

  • <B>The legend is no more</b>: Paul Newman died in Connecticut at the age of 83. He got his last wish of dying at home, surrounded by his family.
    The legend is no more: Paul Newman died in Connecticut at the age of 83. He got his last wish of dying at home, surrounded by his family.
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  • <B>Debut film</b>: Newman began his acting career with the Broadway. His first film, <I>The Silver Chalice</i> came in 1954. His leading lady in this film was Virigina Mayo.
    Debut film: Newman began his acting career with the Broadway. His first film, The Silver Chalice came in 1954. His leading lady in this film was Virigina Mayo.
  • <B>Changing with the times</b>: It is said that Paul Newman was among the few stars who could transcend generations and were equally successful in the 50s and then in the 60s and 70s.
    Changing with the times: It is said that Paul Newman was among the few stars who could transcend generations and were equally successful in the 50s and then in the 60s and 70s.
  • <B>The cowboy</b>: Newman acted in <I>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid</i>, a 1969 Western, with Robert Redford. This is one of the most popular films of his career. The film was about two cowboys who were in love with the same woman - played by Katherine Ross.
    The cowboy: Newman acted in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a 1969 Western, with Robert Redford. This is one of the most popular films of his career. The film was about two cowboys who were in love with the same woman - played by Katherine Ross.
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  • <B>The famous cat</b>: Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor teamed up for one of the most celebrated films in Hollywood, <I>Cat on a Hot Tin Roof</i>.
    The famous cat: Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor teamed up for one of the most celebrated films in Hollywood, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
  • <B>Awards</b>: Newman had a number of acting awards to his credit - including an Oscar win for <I>The Color of Money</i>.
    Awards: Newman had a number of acting awards to his credit - including an Oscar win for The Color of Money.
  • <B>Defying Hollywood</b>: Unlike most Hollywood stars, in particular his co-star Elizabeth Taylor,  Newman got married to Joanne Woodward in 1958 and remained with her till the end. The two appeared together in a number of films, including, <I>From the Terrace</i>.
    Defying Hollywood: Unlike most Hollywood stars, in particular his co-star Elizabeth Taylor, Newman got married to Joanne Woodward in 1958 and remained with her till the end. The two appeared together in a number of films, including, From the Terrace.
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  • <B>Outside of the movies</b>: Apart from his acting, Newman was a race-car enthusiast. He won several national championships for the Sports Car Club of America.
    Outside of the movies: Apart from his acting, Newman was a race-car enthusiast. He won several national championships for the Sports Car Club of America.
  • <B>Do-gooder</b>: Newman was known for his charitable work, having also receieved an honorary Oscar for it. He started a food company, Newman's Own, the proceeds of which were donated to charity.
    Do-gooder: Newman was known for his charitable work, having also receieved an honorary Oscar for it. He started a food company, Newman's Own, the proceeds of which were donated to charity.
  • <B>The legacy</b>: Paul Newman is survived by his five daughters and wife Joanne Woodward.
    The legacy: Paul Newman is survived by his five daughters and wife Joanne Woodward.
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