Paul Newman Cancer

Oscar-winning actor and philanthropist Paul Newman died died on September 26, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. A spokesman said Newman died at his home in Westport, Connecticut, surrounded by his family.¹

The legendary actor's close friend and business partner, A.E. Hotchner, told the New York Post on September 30, 2008, that the Newman's body had been cremated and a private funeral service had been held for family and friends.²

Fast Facts

September 26, 2008: Paul Newman died after battling cancer; actor was 83 years old³

August 2008: Reports surfaced that Newman may have had only have weeks to live⁴

Newman received outpatient cancer treatment at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center⁵

June 2008: Newman's agent Toni Howard stated that the terminal illness claims were false⁶

June 9, 2008: Newman reported to be suffering from terminal lung cancer⁷

May 26, 2008: Newman pulled out of directing Of Mice And Men with his theater company due to "health issues"⁸

January 2008: Newman underwent cancer surgery⁹

Newman had previously denied having cancer¹⁰

Weeks to Live

In August 2008, reports surfaced that Paul Newman had completed chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The British tabloid the Daily Mail reported that Newman may have had only have weeks to live. The Mail quoted an anonymous "friend" as saying the actor was getting his affairs in order, and that he had told his family he wished to die at home. Newman himself did not confirmed his condition.⁴

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People: Paul Newman's Brother Honors Him (September 30, 2008)
CNN.com: Paul Newman dies at 83 (September 27, 2008)
Telegraph: Paul Newman Obituary (September 27, 2008)
ETOnline.com: The Loss Of A Legend: Paul Newman Dies (September 27, 2008)
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