PAUL NEWMAN Dies at 83

VARIETY reports on the death of a film icon Paul Newman who died last Friday after his long battle with cancer finally came to end. Newman became a legend of the silver screen in the 50's and went on to star in such memorable films as BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, THE STING, and COOL HAND LUKE. He also received an astounding 8 Academy Award Nominations for Best Actor. His last big screen appearance was in Sam Mendes 2002 crime drama the ROAD TO PERDITION alongside Tom Hanks. However, he lent his voice talent to Doc Hudson in Pixar's 2006 feature film CARS in what I cam convinced is one of the greatest voice performances in an animated film ever. Paul Newman is one of the last of a generation of actors who illuminated the silver screen with a soaring passion and drive to be the best, who challenged themselves and their audience to grow and mature. Mr. Newman, thank you for gracing the screen with artistry and integrity for so long, you will be missed.