Paul Newman passed away yesterday, after a long battle with cancer.He was a man of many public faces; a master craftsman of acting, a passionate and highly skilled racer, business entrepreneur and loving committed family man.
This Oscar winner left us with many memorable movie moments; The Hustler, Color of Money, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in particular.
He was married to Joanne happily for decades, there was never any of the usual scandal surrounding his private life. He was simply a gentleman, family man and always showed class.
He started making salad dressings in the basement of his home and grew a hobby into a multi-million dollar, worldwide successful brand - 'Newman's Own'. All the profits from this business were given to charity. He was quite the philanthropist, in 2005-06 he gave away $120 million.
And if all that wasn't enough, he then followed his true passion for motor-racing and built one of the all time great racing teams under his leadership. But he was also the fastest man on the planet of his age, we watched a race last year, where this 82yr old won by a mile with ease!
I will always smile at the thought of him wearing a hat and circling the yard on an old bike to 'Raindrops keep falling on my head'.
Rest in peace Paul.
Sarah, I was greatly sadden by the passing of Paul Newman also. What a legend! He will be greatly missed by many, many people!
ReplyDeleteSarah, very sad. I posted about him too.
ReplyDeleteI was so very sad to hear this news today. He was a wonderful humanitarian, as well as a wonderful actor. One of my favorites. Nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteOne of the good guys.
ReplyDeleteAnother great talent lost .. so sad .. I hope he passed peacefully in his sleep ... he was a true gentleman and philanthropist ....
ReplyDeleteNice tribute, Sarah
:-Daryl
You know, I hadn't heard the news of his death, so this was a surprise....and so sad. My most memorable Paul Newman film is Cool Hand Luke. This was a moving tribute, and I am glad you posted it.
ReplyDeleteI've posted along these lines too. Very sad indeed.
ReplyDeleteHe was hot as fire in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and I think my favorite scene was when he and Robert Redford jumped off the cliff in Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. A total class act.
ReplyDeleteHe also founded and ran a camp for children. He really was a rare kind of person and gave a lot back. As my dad said today, it is the end of an era.
ReplyDeleteKid, the next time I say, ‘Let’s go someplace like Bolivia,’ let’s go someplace like Bolivia
ReplyDeleteWhy, you crazy - the fall'll probably kill ya!
Hi Sarah. This post of yours is well written about the passing of a much admired person. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteExcellent tribute. I like his line as he rides off with Katharine Ross on the handlebars:
ReplyDelete“Don’t ever hit your mother with a shovel, it leaves a dull impression on her mind.”
There’ll never be another.