Unfortunately Paul Newman, a “real” celebrity, passed away Friday due to complications with cancer. The Associated Press states:

The 10-time Academy Award nominee died Friday at age 83, surrounded by family and close friends at his Westport farmhouse following a long battle with cancer, publicist Jeff Sanderson said Saturday.
Newman worked with some of the greatest directors of the past half century, from Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston to Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers. His co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and, most famously, Robert Redford, his sidekick in “Butch Cassidy” and “The Sting.”
“There is a point where feelings go beyond words,” Redford said Saturday. “I have lost a real friend. My life — and this country — is better for his being in it.”

It’s very unfortunate of his passing as this man is an incredible person, not showing greed or kissing up to the camera for shitheads to gawk at.  Rather then be the norm celebrity today this man decided to make a difference in society, having started the “Newman’s Own” food company and donating millions upon millions of dollars to charities, serving are country in World War II, aiding refugees in Kosovo, and donating millions to schools to develop scholarship funds.

Yes, this guy is indeed a legend, the likes of what Hollywood rarely sees, some one with heart and concern for the world and not just himself.  This man is the definition of a “celebrity” but rarely gets the credit or respect that is earned due to dickwades selling sex and stupidity in America’s face.  Sir you will be greatly missed, Rest in peace.

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