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In Memoriam: Paul Newman

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

CNN reports.
Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83.

Perhaps I’ll watch Cool Hand Luke (my favorite Newman film) in his honor. It is conveniently [...]

In Memoriam: Roy Scheider

Monday, February 11th, 2008

ABCNews.
Scheider died Sunday at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, hospital spokesman David Robinson said. He was 75.

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In Memoriam: Heath Ledger

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Dude, wha?
BBC.
Hollywood actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence, a New York Police Department spokesman has said.

I’m guessing since there’s no sign of foul play and the cause of death isn’t apparent means that either alcohol or drugs played a part in Ledger’s passing. Or, I suppose, it could just [...]