column5 63 Posted September 27, 2008 The actor died at age 83: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=08...;show_article=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted September 27, 2008 Damn you're quick. I just this second saw that here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/28/2376099.htm That's too bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted September 27, 2008 Damn you're quick. I just this second saw that here:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/28/2376099.htm That's too bad... I just happened upon the story while taking a break at work. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stick 773 Posted September 27, 2008 Ah man...I remember the first movie I watched of his was the Sting. All the aunties I knew had a crush on him some point of their lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+pcpilot 181 Posted September 27, 2008 "I'm not mellower, I'm not less angry, I'm not less self-critical, I'm not less tenacious. Maybe the best part is that your liver can't handle those beers at noon anymore," he said. Two of my favorite flicks, Cool Hand Luke and The Sting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Signum 0 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) He's been a good actor. ['] Edited September 27, 2008 by Signum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted September 27, 2008 I lived in the next town over from him(he lived in Weston CT I was in Westport.I met him quite a few times over the years and have to say I never once saw the man sober.That being said he was an excellent actor and did do a lot of charity work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted September 27, 2008 Man he was a great actor. One of the greats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+NeverEnough 78 Posted September 27, 2008 Also a very talented auto racer. He used to enter SCCA regional races as P. Newman, to avoid being treated like a "movie star". He won his first SCCA national championship driving a Triumph TR6, and then went on to multiple national SCCA championships driving for Datsun (now Nissan) in 510 sedans and 240Z's. Lots of people at the top levels of auto racing felt that he could have been a world class driving talent, if he hadn't waited until most other competitive drivers were considering retirement before he started his racing career. He was a very unique individual. We are all diminished... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) i don't think i ever saw one of his movies (kinda young compared to you guys) but my father heard about it on the news and was very upset and cancer.. this damn thing kills too many people hope he died calmly and without any pain.. RIP. Edited September 27, 2008 by Nesher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted September 27, 2008 i don't think i ever saw one of his movies (kinda young compared to you guys)but my father heard about it on the news and was very upset and cancer.. this damn thing kills too many people hope he died calmly and without any pain.. RIP. If you have never seen him, go rent Exodus: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053804/ I think you will like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted September 27, 2008 Acting..... His contributions to the Racing Community are incredible. And lets not forget Salad Dressing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted September 27, 2008 Ya know, all our lives we wonder about that step we all will take alone, and how far the spirit travels on the journey, and if there really is a "heaven",and that thought chills me to the bone. Now, he knows the great unknown. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar512 1,350 Posted September 27, 2008 And lets not forget Salad Dressing. Or, spaghetti sauce.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted September 27, 2008 One of my favorite actors. :( RIP!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironroad 218 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) The man lived a full life and stayed in great shape up until the end. Slap Shot and Cool Hand Luke...two of the greatest movies ever. God rest his soul Edited September 27, 2008 by ironroad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+allenjb42 4,234 Posted September 27, 2008 One of the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted September 27, 2008 He did a lot besides acting as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbnavy61 1 Posted September 27, 2008 Slap Shot and Cool Hand Luke...two of the greatest movies ever. God rest his soul Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiGMasher 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Sad:( He did have a great run though. A great man and a great talent! Everytime we lose one of these greats I feel the world is becoming more alien to me for some reason. I started feeling like this when Deborah Kerr died last year (her b'day Sept 30 coming up as well as the 1st anniversary of her death), and then we lost Chuck Heston as well, and others... RIP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Muesli 2,161 Posted September 29, 2008 Damn! It's the actor my mom would trade my dad for (in his best years). Another icon passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites