Paul Newman died of lung cancer on Friday, September 26th, at age 83. His career as a movie star, producer, and director was legendary. He was a chain-smoker for many years but quit smoking in 1986.
Newman’s illness was not publicly acknowledged until recently, but he had apparently been battling lung cancer for the last 18 months. After finishing chemotherapy in August, Newman told his family that he wished to spend his last days at home surrounded by loved ones.
Newman got his wish, dying on...
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