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Paul Newman Dead at 83

I was scanning Yahoo Entertainment news this morning, when I saw a small heading at the bottom that said “Legendary Actor Paul Newman Dies at Age 83.” I had already clicked on another link, then it hit me what I had actually read. I went back and sure enough, way down at the bottom of the page was this heading! I checked CNN, Fox News, USA Today, desperately looking for another confirmation, especially after my premature obituaries blog. But, there was nothing there. Paul Newman at a political rally for Eugene McCarthy in the parking lot of Kohl’s in Menominee … Continue reading →

Focus On: Paul Newman—A Big Screen Giant

I doubt even Paul Newman could have predicted that one day his mug would be plastered on the front of salad dressing bottles and popcorn boxes. But such is life as a one of the recognizable movie stars that has ever graced the silver screen. And what a life it has been… Newman was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1925 and raised in the humble Midwest. What most people don’t realize about the legendary movie icon is that he was a hit on Broadway long before he made his first film. Newman’s debut on the big screen didn’t come until … Continue reading →

Is Paul Newman Near Death?

Several news organizations seem to think so. A number of published reports claim the 83-year-old Oscar winner is dying. “Paul Newman Gravely Ill with Cancer,” screams one headline. “Newman Knocking on Death’s Door,” reads another. The buzz about the actor’s health has reached epic proportions, yet the only word from Newman’s camp came in the form of a statement released yesterday saying: “Newman says he’s doing nicely.” That’s it. No denial. No confirmation. Just a simple sentence that fails to answer many of the questions Newman’s fans have been posting on his company’s website. The whole Paul-Newman-is-dying brouhaha started when … Continue reading →