CNN reports Paul Newman died

[Nico]

Paul Newman was from my hometown...

It's very sad to hear this. Not because I was a huge fan of his films, because I won't kid you I never paid them much attention aside from "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "Butch Cassidy," but because he was just a really good guy. He saw beyond the glitz and pretension of fame and Hollywood and led a very normal existence. And he cared enough to do things that weren't self-beneficial and gave something back to humanity. There are so many people out there with big hearts and generous spirits who give a damn, and I count Paul Newman as one of them. He never made any show of it; he was what he was.

And good on him for that life philosophy, his beautiful marriage, and the great things he left for people who loved his movies. He will be remembered very, very highly.