He will be truly missed. Cool Hand Luke is my favorite movie of all time.

I blogged a bit about it too. My admiration of him was that he lived life on his own terms... now that's something to celebrate and aspire to.

Damnit this makes me sad. I loved Paul Newman, not just for his movies but for everything else he did. Rest in peace Paul, you will be missed.

A true star. Not just a person to be liked, but one to be respected. Not just as an actor, but truly, as a man.

Paul Newman was the classiest and coolest of Hollywood stars. He was unique: He was handsome (did anyone have bluer eyes?) with superstar status, but also a gifted, serious actor. But that wasn't enough. His philanthropic efforts, probably much more than we'll ever know, were far-reaching and thoughtful. He led a life of purpose, rather than succumb to Hollywood's excesses and narcissistic tendencies.

Oh, but the films. So many iconic moments. My favorites include his work with Robert Redford in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting" (which is one of a few movies that my husband will watch repeatedly because it's that good). "Cool Hand Luke," "The Hustler" ... My God, the list goes on and on. Just look up his page on IMDb.com. It's stunning.

But I think one of my favorite Newman films was one of his last appearances, as a crime boss in "Road to Perdition." It's a steely, layered and commanding performance by a master in his later years.

This really is a sad, sad day.

Paul Newman was one of my heroes! His films and philanthropic work touched America in the most unselfish way, and my admiration for him is a lofty goal for all of us. GOD bless you Sir!

Well written H'ers. This Jim and coke is for you, Paul. Cheers.

The first movie I ever saw was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
It was at the Hunterdon Drive in in Flemington NJ, it was a summer night, me and my sister and a bunch of other kids had just gotten done playing on the swingsets and such at the base of the screen, (in our pajamas,) and we were supposed to fall asleep in the backseat, (folded down, it was a volkswagen...)
I There's nothing like watching the whole thing (including one racey nightgown number, if I recall,) from between the seats of a Bug, being really quiet so yer folks don't realize what yer seein' that yer not supposed to be seein.

What I loved about Paul Newman?
-was that, even though he was a moviestar, he just always seemed 'real.'
He didn't waste a lot of time building persona,
because he just plain had it from start.
His roles were always worth watching, and his interviews weren't wasted on worthless bravado.
Where he was tough, he really WAS tough,
-and where he was defenceless, well, you respected that too.

I loved how he melded the arts with racing, how he wasn't some priss trying to build an image,
--but an excellent driver/owner who also happened to be a credible actor, (but when he was behind the wheel?, he was just another steel-eyed led-foot on the track that you had to contend with.)

I loved how he loved his wife.
Most Actors I know just aren't 'normal.'
Artists to begin with, just aren't 'normal.'
-yet because of how 'normal,' Newman was? (And how that marriage played out so beautifully?)
You had this sense that these two extraordinary, genuine and beautiful were crazy in love, and that there was something so solid there, (you could see it in them.)

I love how his popcorn company came from his own bringing a bag from home to the show, (same bag, again and again,) and how he worked the formula until it was something that others wanted, (same for the dressings and such,)
This was a guy who contributed ONLY once there was something really there worth giving to everybody, -not just some name on a product.
(The fact that it just happened to be him? that's just how the dice fell, he figured it was just another tool he could use to further the effort.)

And that effort? (from what I understand,) all the proceeds went to charity,
like real charity,
(again, he saw a need, and figured, -maybe this will help.)

If Paul Newman ever said
'I'm just a guy who's lucky to be able to do what he loves, and help folks out, and I got beautiful wife ta boot, this has been one sweet deal, not everybody has it this good, I'm grateful...'

(Which I'm sure he did say, many times,)
I'd believe it...

This guy gave us a LOT of great stuff, and had a great time doing it.
That's how life is to be lived.

Fav. Movies:
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Hudsucker Proxy
Road to Perdition

He was great in "Hud". It was different from his previous performances playing a charming man who didn't care about anyone.He will be missed. His remark about his wife Joanne Woodward"Why should Igo out for Hamburger when Ihave steak at Home"was the ultimate compliment anyone can make about their Spouse.

The Sting is still one of my favorite all time movies :)

RIP.... you will be sorely missed.