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Old 09-27-2008, 08:41 AM
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Default Paul Newman Dies of Cancer at 83

Paul Newman: Actor, Racer and Humanitarian

My sympathies go out to Joanne, his wife of 50 years.
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:46 AM
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" He was a racer who supported his racing habit by acting. That's how he wanted to be remembered. Racer/actor Paul Leonard Newman, who managed to succeed in both fields, died Friday, Sept. 23, after a long battle with cancer. He was 83 "

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RIP

He enjoyed life.
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Just saw that on the news. He was not only a great actor but a great race fan and driver. We need more like him.

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A passage of significance. Apart from being a damn good racer and actor, he was a gentleman in the truest sense, a bona-fide humanitarian, and a man of genuine integrity.

Godspeed, Mr. Newman. You done good.
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I was fortunate to have seen Paul race at Lime Rock Park in CT, a true professional that wanted to be treated as a racer, not a celebrity. Not sure whether the following is complete, but his accomplishments with Bob Sharp Racing:

SCCA C Production Championships
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Thanks for entertaining me Paul, to be an actor and though of in favor, says enough.
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He is already missed. Hope this time they used enough dynomite.

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Hartford ( CT ) Courant:

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Hartford ( CT ) Courant:

" Paul Newman's racing endeavors were sparked during the filming of the 1969 movie "Winning." To prepare for the part of a driver of Indy-style race cars, Newman attended a racing school and found himself quite comfortable behind the wheel after extensive lessons "


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