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Paul Newman Dead at 83

Legendary actor struggled with cancer, spokeswoman says

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(Newser) – Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning actor who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario and the anti-hero of such films as Hud, Cool Hand Luke and The Color of Money, has died after a long battle with cancer, the AP reports. He was 83. In May, Newman had dropped plans to direct a fall production of Of Mice and Men, citing health issues.

Newman got his start in theater and on television during the 1950s, and went on to become one of the world's most enduring and popular film stars, as well as a favorite of his peers. He was nominated for Oscars 10 times, winning one regular award and two honorary ones. He is survived by his wife, actress Joanne Woodward.

In this May 10, 2008 file photo, actor Paul Newman watches from the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
In this May 10, 2008 file photo, actor Paul Newman watches from the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500.   (AP Photo)
Paul Newman in 2005.
Paul Newman in 2005.   (AP Photo)
Paul Newman and his future wife, Joanne Woodward, appear in the film ''A Long Hot Summer'' in this 1958 file photo.
Paul Newman and his future wife, Joanne Woodward, appear in the film ''A Long Hot Summer'' in this 1958 file photo.   (AP Photo)
In this 1968 photo, Paul Newman plays a prisoner in the film ''Cool Hand Luke.
In this 1968 photo, Paul Newman plays a prisoner in the film ''Cool Hand Luke."   (AP Photo)
Paul Newman, left, as Butch Cassidy, and Robert Redford, as the Sundance Kid, appear in the final shootout scene in the film ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.''
Paul Newman, left, as Butch Cassidy, and Robert Redford, as the Sundance Kid, appear in the final shootout scene in the film ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.''   (AP Photo)
In this June 27, 2002 file photo, actor Paul Newman talks about his movie
In this June 27, 2002 file photo, actor Paul Newman talks about his movie "Road to Perdition," during an interview in Chicago.   (AP Photo)
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