Paul Newman is reportedly very ill with cancer

According to reports, Paul Newman, 83 and a former chain-smoker, has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer

The acclaimed actor is said to have been diagnosed at New York’s Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he is currently receiving outpatient treatment and is under a leading New York oncologist's care. One of the few to know about Newman's illness is his "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" costar and good pal, Robert Redford.

As well as being an acclaimed actor, Newman is also the founder of Newman's Own, which offers spaghetti sauce and salad dressing. The company donates all its earning to charity, with earnings reaching more than $100 million since its creation.

Newman has made major contributions to those less fortunate, including being on the board of directors for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, an organization that creates camps for terminally ill children.

No confirmation from the hospital or from Newman's camp.

Paul, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Photo: Paul Newman and Robert Redford at a fundraiser for the Westport Country Playhouse in 2004.
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Comments

[Mike Tankus]

I wish him all the best..

[lynn berntson]

sorry to hear about your challenge. flight while you can, let go when you've had enought. my father called it, time to "quit".
you have made a mark on all those you've toughed. you are a man who wioll live in your hearts forever. thank you for being on this earth.

[Jesse Mathes]

I'm going to hope.

[vern johnson]

wish you well mr. newman loved you in all the movies you were in and hope sometime soon there will be a cure for cancer my dad died from it and my favorite mother in law died from it and they didn't smoke

[Robert Jackson]

My dad is current;y suffering from the same illness. Paul is one of my favorite actors and Cool Hand Luke is my all time favorite by him. May God bless him and I truly hope the cancer can some how disappear.

[Scott]

Newman’s own has donated over 220 million dollars in profits, not 100 million.

[Michelle Galerkin]

This is too much to bear. My thoughts go to all the wondrous things Paul has accomplished in his lifetime. His charitable nature, his love of car racing, food and politics and certainly his family have made him awe-inspiring. A gorgeous man, talented actor and a trailblazer!
I am praying for your recovery.
Your devoted fan (for 44 years.

Michelle Galerkin

[Becky Flavin]

I am saddened to ehar thsi...Paul Newman is one of my favorites...I will pray for complete healing...
Becky

[Anna Tachco Jimenez]

I'm so sad. Mr. Newman, you are one of my favorites and my birthday is on the same day as yours so I think of you every January 26. I'm sending you good thoughts as you go through this.

[John Sanchez]

No one classier. To this day no one better looking. My prayers are with you and family. May God be with all of you in your time of trial

[MariaHoney]

i was born in a familiar chaos.. and one afternoon i was 7 year old , my father didn't use to be at home .. use to fight with my mom.. Very moody.. yes.. And that day my mom said.. You are a grew up girl now.. and you need to have a hair cut.. was 1977.
My beatiful long gingerale hair were gonna cut off..

The photographer who took the las shot of my longlong hair said to me..
Smile
Give me a smile..
and i wanted to give my best smile to my dad so he can remember me wherever he was but Suddenly knew that i didn't know how to smile at 7 year old. And when i thought in a better image of my father at that moment , i remembered you doing the play card cheating in the Sting.. I said in my self I'll smile to my father..
I thought of you.. as the daddy i always wanted to have with me in my life .. living in my heart forever.
and you became my father with your next pal.. Sundance
My 2 fathers more from here to forever.. to the eternity.. and beyond..in my heart and soul. One day .. in a better place.. I hope give you this hug I have in my heart always for you. My Favorite dad.
The one who gave me my smile learning to be always brave, kind, and honey no matter what.
Thank you for be as you are. Thanks always to God for you.Dad Paul Newman.
And thanks to you.. I learned how to do that trick.. The Newman's smile..
Always .. yor smile..
in my heart.

[Pamela]

Paul i had the privaledge of taking care of your mother in law Eleanor Carter i believe she also had cancer. I met your wife and she was very nice. Wish o could have met you then. I wish you well and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Arshia]

My Dear Mr. Newman
I'm so sorry to hear about your sickness.
I truely wish from the bottom of my heart that you get better & overcome this sickness.
May god be with you & help you defeat this illness.

[Annette]

I'm sorry to hear you're ill. May your faith keep you strong. I have loved your movies & respected the fact you have kept your private life private. I know you have have tragady in your life especially losing your son, but you carried your private burdens with your wife & friends. God Bless you for all you have done for others without putting your self in the spot light. I wish there were more like you.
I'm a 64 year old woman not a kid so I know the furture is not something you can not deal with. Keep your faith & I'll remember you in my prayers.

[Bryan Everheart]

Godspeed Mr. Newman. Your acting has been life-long and wonderful. But your Racing has been life-long and your passion. Your acting touched so many, but your racing has inspired one and all. Be strong, there is a lot more racing we can face together.
Sincerely

[Bufftuff]

This is really sad news.
I will pray for Paul. He has given me hundreds of hours of entertainment on the big screen.
Sad to see another mega star about to leave us. But we can always enjoy his performances at the flick of a button, anytime 24/7.

[Ahsanuzzaman]

It's really a pathetic news for me as I am a permanent fan of him. I wish all best .

[GARY HART]

God bless you PAUL.You have been an inpiration to me over the years.

[margaret b.]

Mr. Newman--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'd see you when you'd come to town for the Grand Prix of Cleveland (and one year, I won racing shoes signed by you, Mr. Haas, Sebastian, and Bruno)!

[Patricia Sheene]

Dear Mr. Newman,

I have watched and loved you all of my life. you are a beautiful and gifted actor. You are in my thoughts and prayer's. Thank you for all the wonderful hours of great joy you have given to us all. And the most beautiful blue eyes I ever saw.You have won many races in life and I pray you will win this too. Patricia Sheene

[shag]

Best film character ever....
COOL HAND LUKE!!

[Mary Ann Seitz]

I will always respect you. not only as an outstanding actor, but as a solid gold man who has a heart and soul unmatched. I'm 73 and feel honored to have known your presence.

[samuel]

dear paul, so very sorry to hear about your cancer.
i have been a fan of yours for 40 years. you have made me laugh many times. i have also bought you spaghetti sauce many times for the fact that it goes to charity and is very good.
i didn't know you were this sick. i had heard in the past that you were, but not to this point.
i will pray everyday for your recovery or new medicine to help. you have been enjoyable to watch.
GOD BLESS

[Rick Millsap - NV]

Many years ago, I wrote Mr. Newman and many other stars asking for an autograph or something similar as part of a incentive program to get kids in my 6th Grade class to read. Most stars sent nothing; some sent an autographed picture; Mr. Newman and his wife sent a large stainless steel chafing dish with their engraved initials intertwined in the center. The kids, the parents, and I were astounded. He didn't know me, my kids, or my school, but he and his wife simply gave far beyond what was expected simply because he was asked. His is a life well-lived. I hold him and his family in my prayers.

[Darlene Swinger]

I'm so saddened to hear this news.....I think of you often as we share the same birthday - January 26 (a few years different!). My father passed away from this same dreaded disease many years ago and I pray they find a cure. Bless you and your family as you valiantly fight this battle.