Actor Paul Newman dies aged 83

The blue-eyed star of films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Cool Hand Luke died on Friday.

In a career that spanned 50 years, he was nominated for an Oscar ten times and won the best actor gong in 1987 for The Color of Money.

In recent years, he also took up humanitarian causes, giving all of his profits from the Paul Newman range of sauces and condiments to charity.



He was also a talented racing driver.

He retired from acting in May this year, saying he could no longer perform at the level he wanted.

He was married to actress Joanne Woodward - once saying "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?" when asked if he was ever tempted to stray.

He had five daughters, who today said in a statement: "Paul Newman played many unforgettable roles.

"But the ones for which he was proudest never had top billing on the marquee: Devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, dedicated philanthropist."

Stars of the screen have paid tribute to the icon.

His Butch Cassidy co-star Robert Redford said: "I have lost a real friend. There is a point where feelings go beyond words. My life - and this country - is better for his being in it."

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