Paul Newman dead at 83

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Yahoo! News, per the Associated Press, has just reported that Paul Newman died Friday night.

Newman, the iconic star of Cool Hand Luke and The Sting amongst others, passed after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.

Newman, whom had previously given up directing a film adaptation of Of Mice and Men earlier in the year, was nominated for an Oscar ten times (winning once) and most recently lent his legendary voice to the Pixar film Cars. Newman’s charity work is as legendary as his acting career, donating the profits of his salad dressing line ($175 million in all) to charitable causes as well as setting up camps for severely ill children.

The InsidePulse family wishes to extend their condolences to Newman’s family. He will be missed.

Hat Tip – Associated Press, Yahoo! News