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Paul Newman died of cancer at age 83 on Friday, September 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne Woodward, a successful Hollywood actress and their children Nell Potts, Lissy Newman and Clea Newman. He was married to Jackie Witte from 1949 to 1958 and they had three children: Scott Newman, who died at age 28 of a drug overdose, and daughters Susan Newman and Stephanie Newman.

Newman had a successful career in acting, directing, auto racing and as business owner of Newman’s Own, the maker of salad dressing. His daughter Nell Potts Newman is poised to take over that operation for the family.

The actor’s 60+ film career began in 1954 and continue to 2007. His directed a dozen movies from 1968-2005. We’ve got photos from Hud, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Harper, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Blaze, Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict, The Long Hot Summer, The Drowning Pool and Sweet Bird of Youth.

Check out our photo gallery of Newman’s greatest films below.


Photos: WENN