Paul Newman, 83, died of cancer on Friday. Is is possible that his own life was more inspiring than his legendary movie roles? He stole our hearts. He seemed like someone I'd like to know--or if I was very lucky, perhaps I could someday learn to live with the same generous spirit. He raised almost a quarter of a billion dollars for charity with his Newman's Own natural food line. All the profits went to a variety of charitable causes. He set up 11 Hole in the Wall camps for chronically ill children that helped 135,000 children free of charge. Realizing that he was very lucky himself, Newman felt he had to give back. For all his generosity we all owe it to him to try to give back ourselves.
Robert Redford, his good friend and co-star in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid and Sting, said: "My life--and this country--is better for his being in it."
Newman will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's greatest actors, but he also has a large philanthropic legacy, check out the video below.
Newman and Woodward were married over fifty years. Check out the video below for more on their marriage.
-Posted by Chris at Momathon Blog.
