"There is a point where feelings go beyond words. I have lost a real friend. My life – and this country – is better for his being in it." ~Robert Redford
"It’s a great loss, in so many ways. The history of movies without Paul Newman? It’s unthinkable. His presence, his beauty, his physical eloquence, the emotional complexity he could conjure up and transmit through his acting in so many movies – where would we be without him?" ~Martin Scorsese
"Paul was an American icon, philanthropist and champion for children. We will miss our dear friend, whose continued support always meant the world to us. Our prayers and thoughts are with Joanne and the Newman family and the many people who Paul impacted through his kindness and generosity." ~Former President Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton
"He set the bar too high for the rest of us...not just actors, but all of us. He will be greatly missed." ~George Clooney
"Paul Newman was the ultimate cool guy who men wanted to be like and women adored. He was an American icon, a brilliant actor, a Renaissance man and a generous but modest philanthropist." ~Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and first lady Maria Shriver
"He belonged to a great lineage and a great generation of actors that really changed what acting is in cinema and it's a sad day, certainly. For me personally, I also just recognize him as somebody -- the kind of life I would like to lead in this industry. Not only was he classy, a phenomenally talented person, but he had a normal life, and he was also extremely philanthropic and gave back such a tremendous amount. He was the ultimate role model in that account." ~Leonardo DiCaprio
"He was one of those guys who was an inspiration to my whole life. And he always came up with something interesting. He gave some magnificent performances." ~Russell Crowe
"I was blessed to have known him. The world is better because of him. Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." ~Sally Field
"He was my hero." ~Julia Roberts
"Paul Newman played many unforgettable roles. But the one for which he was proudest never had top billing on the marquee: Devoted husband. Loving father. Adoring grandfather. Dedicated philanthropist.
Our father was a rare symbol of selfless humanity, the last to acknowledge what he was doing was special. Intensely private, he quietly succeeded beyond measures in impacting the lives of so many with his generosity.
Always and to the end, Dad was incredibly grateful for his good fortune. In his own words: 'It's been a privilege to be here.'" ~Elinor, Melissa and Clea, Paul's daughters
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