Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[RIP: Paul Newman 1925-2008]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/27/rip-paul-newman-1925-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/27/rip-paul-newman-1925-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/27/rip-paul-newman-1925-2008/#commentsFiled under:


Photo: prorallypix | License: Creative Commons 2.0

Actor, racer, philanthropist and all-around great human being Paul Newman has died. Newman was 83 years old and is believed to have been diagnosed with cancer in 2007. His acting career spanned more than half a century and included roles such as "Fast" Eddie Felson, Cool Hand Luke, and Louisiana Gov Earl Long among many, many others. His Newman's Own food line has raised more than $200 million for charity. His partnership with Carl Haas owning race teams in Can-Am and Indy Cars lasted over 25 years and Newman himself won countless races in various national and international classes. Last month, Newman, a longtime Connecticut resident, went out to Lime Rock Park to take some final laps in his Corvette. We'll miss you Paul! Thanks to Nick and George for the tips!

Update: Dahlia Lithwick wrote a fabulous obituary over on Slate.

[Various Sources]

RIP: Paul Newman 1925-2008 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1925 - 20081925-2008breakinfbrealingpaul newmanpaul newman passes awayPaulNewmanPaulNewmanPassesAwayrip paul newmanRipPaulNewmanSat, 27 Sep 2008 10:42:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1326368/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/09/27/rip-paul-newman-1925-2008/1326368/article-detail.xml 1326368 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/paulnewman_by_prorallypix_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/paulnewman_by_prorallypix.jpg -1 2