rest in peace, mr. newman. 1925-2008
Paul Newman left us today at the age of 83.
I don’t normally do memorials to notable figures who pass away, but I am a longtime Paul Newman fan for a giant number of reasons, so I wanted to put a little something up to say goodbye.
I have always loved his commitment to giving (and to kids and camps, no less!), along with his frequently self-deprecating sense of humour, and his devoted and oft-expressed commitment to his wife in a fickle town.
He was also a tremendously gifted actor and, well… probably one of the most handsome men I’ve ever seen, and enduringly so.
I mentioned him here a few times.
Thanks for everything, Mr. Newman.
September 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am
A cool, classy guy. A fine actor, great philanthropist, and a race car driver to boot. RIP.
September 27th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
They simply do not make them like this anymore. Who among our current crop of contemporary “celebrities” can you imagine leaving a legacy like that of Paul Newman?
He was a man’s man. We’ll miss you Paul.
September 27th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
A hell of a man. Gawd, those eyes. My Mom introduced me to him as “Newmie” and talked about him with a delicious grin, and a far away gaze. I got to share that gaze too. A hell of a hunk. Thanks for the memories Newmie.
September 28th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Thanks for posting those photos. He was stunningly beautiful in his younger days…
September 29th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Class act in so many ways.
September 29th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Wow, thanks for keeping me up to date on what is happening in the world. No there is no sarcasm in that statement. I really liked Paul Newman and liked that he and his wife had been together for so long.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Hes the reason i love men with blue eyes. My favorite actor of all time, great husband and man. You will be missed. I always said If i could have the choice to meet someone it would be you.