Paul Newman 1925-2008
Remembering Paul Newman
The man behind the famous baby blues leaves behind a legacy of film, family and philanthropy. By Cara Lynn Shultz
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SPEAKING OUT
The actor became an outspoken political activist in the '60s, rallying behind 1968 Democratic Presidential hopeful Eugene McCarthy. His activism led Newman to be named to Richard Nixon's infamous "enemies" list. Unruffled, Newman – then still without an Oscar to his name – deadpanned, "Send G. Gordon Liddy to pick up my award."
