Paul Newman

On Sept. 26, legendary actor Paul Newman passed away due to complications from cancer. A prolific actor who appeared in 65 films over 50 years, Newman won over audiences with his gracious charm, fierce magnetism and piercing blue eyes. A non-profit entrepreneur, he sold salad dressings and lemonade and also became a professional race car driver. But it is his films like The Hustler (1961), Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) that will solidify his legacy and allow him to live on in his audience's hearts.

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