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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/06/paul-newman-is.html
:(
I read earlier today the rumor was false.
I'll see if I can find it.
Edit:
Story (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/11/people.paulnewman.ap/index.html) has changed a bit since this morning.
Get well Paul!
TKGAngel
06-11-08, 12:56 PM
I wish PLN and his family nothing but the best. He's a class act that doesn't deserve to have his health status gossipped about.
A true gentleman with real integrity. Be well, Paul. There are too few like you left.
Be well, PLN. They broke the mold after they made you. :thumbup:
I saw a story on E last night. PLN has basically turned over the reins of his company, and has donated around $120mm to charity.
-Kevin
I never saw him at LB this year. I figured he'd certainly be there for the last ever Champ Car race. I had an ominous feeling then about the rumors of his health.
Hoping for the best. He's a special person. We're lucky that he loved racing.
He's a class act that doesn't deserve to have his health status gossipped about.
Agreed... and I don't get the impression he'd want people fretting about his health. I'd imagine he is still home having a beer and watching the racing. :thumbup:
Audi_A4
06-11-08, 05:34 PM
oops I just noticed the thread in the community forum
TravelGal
06-11-08, 08:36 PM
I never saw him at LB this year. I figured he'd certainly be there for the last ever Champ Car race. I had an ominous feeling then about the rumors of his health.
Hoping for the best. He's a special person. We're lucky that he loved racing.
He was in Long Beach, though. And he has looked that gaunt for quite some time. Apparently since it was diagnosed 18 months ago. You have to love the fact that he refuses to sensationalize it. Class all the way.
High Sided
06-11-08, 08:52 PM
rumors of cancer back in the news today :(
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/06/paul-newman-i-1.html
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2008/06/paul-newman-is.html
Andrew Longman
06-11-08, 09:03 PM
PN greatness is in his constant interest in contributing to the people he comes in contact with.
We all should approach life with the same self awareness and purpose :thumbup:
oddlycalm
06-11-08, 09:41 PM
He was in Long Beach, though. And he has looked that gaunt for quite some time. Apparently since it was diagnosed 18 months ago. You have to love the fact that he refuses to sensationalize it. Class all the way.
Yeah, if anything he seems to be doing better for the moment. He's always been lean so that losing 5lbs would be noticeable. Agreed, a first class guy that brought an awful lot to the party.
oc
High Sided
06-11-08, 10:19 PM
oops I just noticed the thread in the community forum
ooops, just noticed this is a new thread. did a search for paul newman then just posted responce.
maybe prostate cancer? responce in article i posted...
I am a great fan of Paul Newman. He and I have prostate cancer. We have the same urologist. I had surgery to remove my prostrate and I am cancer free for ten years now. On my doctors office wall is a hand written letter from Paul Newman thanking him for saving lives and that he would begin his radiation treatments soon.
Posted by: Virgil Leisure | June 11, 2008 at 02:08 PM
ChampcarShark
06-12-08, 03:39 PM
Best wishes for him and his family, a true gentleman never the less
"Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Lime Rock Park was closed down for an hour and a half today to honour Paul Newman. He was attended by his family, close friends, Skip Barber, mechanics on his race team, and those who happened to be at the track. Newman toured the track in his Corvette race car with his Buick V8 powered Volvo station wagon following. He had come to say goodbye. Diagnosed with terminal cancer he is not expected to live beyond September. Race driver, actor, humanitarian, family man and friend -- they did not come any better."
Link (http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/08/23/6546921-sun.html)
Ted
:cry:
Don Quixote
08-23-08, 12:57 PM
:(
Wheel-Nut
08-23-08, 01:38 PM
:(
Andrew Longman
08-23-08, 04:21 PM
I can only hope I can live my life with a fraction of the grace PN has.
:(
oddlycalm
08-23-08, 05:00 PM
There have been a number of reports of PN putting things in final order. The tabloid vultures can't give anyone any piece of course, and pictures have been published of him in a wheel chair while at Weill Cornell Medical Center for treatment. :shakehead I'm not going to post links.
oc
where's that credit card...
http://www.holeinthewallcamps.org/
I've given to them before, no reason to stop now.
RaceGrrl
08-24-08, 03:49 PM
What else is there to say? Paul Newman somehow managed to find balance in his life in spite of the psycho nature of Hollywood. I admire anyone who can do that, not to mention all of his philanthropic involvement. A real class act. :(
From Lime Rock below, don't know if true. One of the classiest people ever PLN ......:thumbup:
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showpost.php?p=183665&postcount=1
TravelGal
08-25-08, 12:29 PM
Read this a couple of days ago. It took me several hours before I could gather my emotions enough to tell TravelGuy. I kept breaking down every time I thought of it. What an extraordinary man.
From a thread at TF.
Link (http://www.sportscarpros.com/bill-thinks/bill-oursler-an-experience-in-retrospect/default.htm)
nissan gtp
09-06-08, 01:25 PM
From a thread at TF.
Link (http://www.sportscarpros.com/bill-thinks/bill-oursler-an-experience-in-retrospect/default.htm)
really nice :thumbup:
TravelGal
09-06-08, 01:43 PM
Darned computer screen is getting all blurry again while reading that. Guess I'll have to get used to it. :(
From a thread at TF.
Link (http://www.sportscarpros.com/bill-thinks/bill-oursler-an-experience-in-retrospect/default.htm)
Thanks for that.
Good read.
CNN reporting that PN has died. :(
devilmaster
09-27-08, 10:24 AM
Thanx for the memories Paul. 100% class act.
:cry: Rest in Peace Mr. Newman.
Sean Malone
09-27-08, 10:32 AM
I just heard. Rest in peace Mr Newman. :(
extramundane
09-27-08, 10:36 AM
:( RIP, sir. Thank you for everything. :thumbup:
A true gentleman. A real racer.
RIP Mr Newman
How perfect to get *my* news while watching F1....
We love you Paul.......
cameraman
09-27-08, 10:42 AM
Rest in peace Mr Newman. :(
devilmaster
09-27-08, 10:42 AM
from Newman's Own website...
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A couple lines from some of the online obits:
"Racing is the best way I know to get away from all the rubbish of Hollywood," he told People magazine in 1979.
Off the screen, Newman had a taste for beer and was known for his practical jokes. He once had a Porsche installed in Redford's hallway - crushed and covered with ribbons.
Newman, who shunned Hollywood life, was reluctant to give interviews and usually refused to sign autographs because he found the majesty of the act offensive, according to one friend.
He stumped for liberal causes, including Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential candidacy, and earned a spot on Richard Nixon's enemies list -- "the highest single honor I've ever received," he said.
Granted, I don't think any of us knew him personally - but the shared love of racing, seeing him in the paddock and on the timing stand, those that crossed paths with him at the races - I think we had the opportunity to see more of the real PN than those that saw just the actor.
We need more Paul Newmans. He made the world a better place.
If nothing else, I'm glad I used to watch racing as I was able to see how one principled man in an ocean of sharks can set a good example that we can all use in our own lives to be ethical and honest to ourselves and those around us.
RIP PLN. You were the man. :thumbup:
devilmaster
09-27-08, 10:50 AM
http://www.newman-haas.com/paulnewmangallery.html
http://www.newman-haas.com/_PaulNewmanSpecial/Gallery/pln46.jpg
Don Quixote
09-27-08, 11:46 AM
:(
TravelGal
09-27-08, 11:58 AM
Oh dear. I had to come here to pay my respects. That clip from the Newman's Own site is wonderful, as is the picture gallery. Thanks guys (and gals) for sharing the grief. We certainly shared some good times too with PLN.
:(
Audi_A4
09-27-08, 12:10 PM
Godspeed PLN
Insomniac
09-27-08, 12:22 PM
RIP :(
Is there a complete bio of his driving career somewhere? I found this:
Newman earned his first of four SCCA National titles in 1976 in the D-Production category. He also won titles in the 1979 C-Production class and was the GT-1 champion in both 1985 and 1986.
RIP PLN
Is there a complete bio of his driving career somewhere?
Not a complete racing career bio, but Oreo covers much of it here (http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/columns/story?columnist=oreovicz_john&id=3612479).
-Kevin
Anyone up for a group donation to Hole in the Wall ala 'bird?
-Kevin
He made motorsport better. He will be missed. :(
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Winston Wolfe
09-27-08, 02:07 PM
He made motorsports better.
He made life better for so may others with his generosity.
He was a true man's man.... and he did alot of things many of us we could do.
He will truly be missed. RIP, PLN
Corner5
09-27-08, 02:13 PM
Paul Newman was my hero.
We won't forget him and what he did for racing and Champ Car.
Godspeed PLN.
A nice tribute here-
"The Racing Passion Of Paul Newman Remembered"
http://blogs.courant.com/autoracing/2008/09/the-racing-passion-of-paul-new.html
:(
Andrew Longman
09-27-08, 02:23 PM
I just saw an old interview with him. He was asked if he knew he would go blind in a week what are the three images he would want to be sure he had tucked away.
Number one was his family
Number three was a VanGogh
Number two was a Ford Cosworth engine. :D:cry:
pfc_m_drake
09-27-08, 02:36 PM
What can I possibly say?
:(
We'll miss you.
Number two was a Ford Cosworth engine. :D:cry:
:thumbup: :(
RIP, PLN...
Kiwifan
09-27-08, 03:35 PM
A true Gentleman. RIP. :(
E$PN's piece remembering PLN.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3612605&categoryId=2378529
-Kevin
I was at Daytona in 2005 for the 24-hours. Who knew at the time that it would be his last pro-race.
A great man, a brilliant actor, and good race car driver. Like CNN or MSNBC said, who wouldn't want to be Paul Newman?
We all knew this day was coming, but no one knew how sad we'd all be...:cry:
Tonight, put a DVD one of of your favorite Paul Newman movies, enjoy a beer and give a little something to one of his many charities.
Rest in piece Paul, you were one of a kind and the world is a better place because of you. Thanks!
oddlycalm
09-27-08, 05:22 PM
It's a sad day but we are lucky to have such great memories.
oc
FCYTravis
09-27-08, 05:31 PM
RIP Paul :(
A great actor, a great driver, a great human being.
There's another small tribute site at Newman's Own, which has vowed to carry on PLN's legacy and mission.
http://63.131.143.186/
Edit: Someone beat me to the link. But hey, there can never be too much PLN linkage. :(
Robstar
09-27-08, 06:01 PM
Just saw it on the news...
:(
TKGAngel
09-27-08, 07:10 PM
:(
Accipiter
09-27-08, 07:19 PM
He was the best.
I`ll miss Mr. Newman.:(
The sport was kind of dead to me this year, but this nails it.
R.I.P.
A real man.....what a loss.....:(
RIP PLN
RaceGrrl
09-27-08, 09:52 PM
So great a man, so sad a loss.
:(
RaceGrrl
09-27-08, 09:53 PM
Anyone up for a group donation to Hole in the Wall ala 'bird?
-Kevin
If people here want to do something like this we can set it up.
TravelGal
09-27-08, 10:04 PM
If people here want to do something like this we can set it up.
I'm in. At least I know it will be done. And in a timely manner. Just tell me where to send the donation.
indyfan31
09-27-08, 10:27 PM
I found this at IMDB:
I'd like to be remembered as a guy who tried - who tried to be part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one another, tried to find some decency in his own life, tried to extend himself as a human being. Someone who isn't complacent, who doesn't cop out.
...... I think he succeded.
Napoleon
09-28-08, 08:57 AM
I just saw an old interview with him. He was asked if he knew he would go blind in a week what are the three images he would want to be sure he had tucked away.
Number one was his family
Number three was a VanGogh
Number two was a Ford Cosworth engine. :D:cry:
I saw that on a one hour show they ran on MSNBC yesterday.
RIP
A lot of good movies from him, but my personal fav is Slapshot.
A lot of good movies from him, but my personal fav is Slapshot.
Farewell, Reggie Dunlop
(http://www.torontosun.com/sports/columnists/mike_zeisberger/2008/09/28/6908236-sun.html)
Ted
If there's an OffCamber pool to HITWG, I'm in.
:(
If people here want to do something like this we can set it up.
Thx, Missy.
C'mon folks, step up. I have a C note to contribute.
-Kevin
oddlycalm
09-28-08, 06:32 PM
I found this at IMDB:
I'd like to be remembered as a guy who tried - who tried to be part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one another, tried to find some decency in his own life, tried to extend himself as a human being. Someone who isn't complacent, who doesn't cop out.
...... I think he succeded.
He did indeed. He lived with personal integrity in a world where it has become a rare commodity. :thumbup:
oc
Thx, Missy.
C'mon folks, step up. I have a C note to contribute.
-Kevin
I'm just waiting for something official to be set up.
TravelGal
09-28-08, 10:20 PM
I found this at IMDB:
I'd like to be remembered as a guy who tried - who tried to be part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one another, tried to find some decency in his own life, tried to extend himself as a human being. Someone who isn't complacent, who doesn't cop out.
...... I think he succeded.
For those not familiar with IMDB, the entire bio and quotes section are a gold mine on PLN. www. IMDB. com (Internet Movie DataBase)
devilmaster
09-29-08, 07:32 AM
One quote I found today in an article in the freep....
Until two years ago, Newman had the task of personally distributing the company’s profits. But he and Forrester set up a private, independent foundation, known as Newman’s Own Foundation, to carry on the work without Newman.
“Really, everything is in great shape,” Forrester said of the foundation and the company after Newman’s death.
“He said, ’When I’m not here, this foundation is to continue the tradition of giving all of this money away,’” Forrester said.
Forrester joked how such planning wasn’t part of Newman’s nature. A sign famously hangs in Newman’s Westport, Conn., offices that reads, “If I had a plan I would be screwed.”
I need a sign like that. :D
If people here want to do something like this we can set it up.Anything happen with this?
I'm dropping some coin to them within a week. I'd rather it was from US than from me.
TravelGal
10-23-08, 05:04 PM
I was wondering the same thing.
Sorry, things got kind of busy and we lost track of this. Let me check to see if the PayPal account that we used for contributions last time is still an option.
Sorry again for the delay on this. We will make a shared contribution to the Hole in the Wall Camps in memory of Paul Newman from the "The Race Fans at OffCamber.net". If you would like to participate you can make a donation through the Donate button below.
https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donate_LG.gif (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=695448)
devilmaster
11-25-08, 09:40 AM
postscript: Newman names wife and foundation as beneficiaries in will....
Actor Paul Newman, who died in September, left his assets to his wife, actress Joanne Woodward, and to the Newman's Own Foundation he founded, according to a will made public this week.
The 10-time Academy Award nominee died Sept. 26 at age 83 following a long battle with cancer. His will, signed April 11, 2008, was filed in probate court in Connecticut.
Newman left his personal property, including real estate, to Woodward. He left his Oscars and other awards, and his interest in Newman's Own and Salad King to Newman's Own Foundation.
....The will calls for the sale of Newman's airplane and race cars
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/11/21/ap5729072.html
TravelGal
11-26-08, 01:55 PM
Wow. Can you imagine owning one of Paul Newman's race cars? Call me a softie (I am) but that would be something else.......
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