>>>>>>I heard this was coming but it doesn't make it any easier. He was a man of rare grace. He was an actor's actor, making it look effortless. My favorite role of his will always be in "Absence of Malice" as a wrongly accused man.
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>>>>>>http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/27/paul.newman.dead/index.html
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>>>>>Yeah, this one just makes me sad. I'l miss those eyes (though I can call up a perfect image of them in my head).
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>>>>One of the things I admired about him is he stayed married to the same woman for decades. That is not the norm in Hollywood. He was a huge star but you always got the impression of a decent regular guy.
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>>>>Butch Cassidy has left the building.
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>>>To me he will always be Fast Eddie Felson.
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>>>An artist with his head screwed on straight. He lead a life of creativity, purpose and personal dignity. Good for him. RIP Fast Eddie. I hope someplace Jackie Gleason is racking them up.
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>>To me - Cool Hand Luke - perfect for that role
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>That's the thing about Newman. Just about any role he played... he was perfect for that role.

Man, the TV cos are quick off the mark! The Color of Money was aired last night.