Ever So Fine Paul Newman Has Died

Posted on 27. Sep, 2008 by Karen in Death and Dying, Midlife Moments, Reflections

 One of my earliest crushes was on the ever so handsome, incredibly fine actor Paul Newman.  I remember sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of the television gazing into those blue eyes that looked out from many a movie.  As I got older, Paul remained one of my favorite actors.  Well, now he’s gone — dead today of lung cancer at 83 years old. 

Now only was Paul excellent at his craft of acting but he channeled his success into making an impact both on the screen and off.  His focus on making the world a better place through giving back to those less fortunate was an inspiration to so many. 

I don’t know about you but there’s something particularly sobering about the loss of yet another “senior” legend.  It’s that mortality thing.  It’s feels a little closer today.

What do you think?

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3 Responses to “Ever So Fine Paul Newman Has Died”

  1. Beverly

    27. Sep, 2008

    I will miss those baby blues…

  2. Meg

    29. Sep, 2008

    Oh, those eyes! Yep, Butch Cassiday and the Sundance Kid… one of the first movies I remember seeing in the theater. Couldn’t decide whether I ‘loved’ him or Redford better!
    It is sad, amazing that he and his wife were together so long.
    But you are right, it does make our mortality hit closer to home.

  3. Karen

    29. Sep, 2008

    Beverly and Meg — we all remember Paul’s eyes, don’t we! And it was amazing to see a marriage of 50 years in Hollywood — or anywhere else for that matter.

    Karen

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