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Paul Newman dies at 83

Hollywood legend loses battle with cancer

Paul Newman has died at the age of 83

Paul Newman has passed away his agent Marni Tomljanovic has confirmed.

He died of cancer on Friday at the age of 83.

The 10-times Oscar nominated actor starred with Robert Redford in blockbuster Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid and The Sting.

Paul won the Academy Award for his role in 1987's The Color Of Money.

The keen amateur chef developed a range of Newman's Own pasta sauces which are loved by millions worldwide.

Launched 25 years ago, Paul called his supermarket best-sellers 'a joke that got out of control' and was astonished by the brand's success. He gave all the profits to charity.

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