Legendary actor Paul Newman is gravely ill. He has quietly faded in to the background, while at the same time he has cancelled appearances and handed over some responsibilities while not commenting on his health.

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The family has not said exactly what ails Paul, but rumors have been circulating that he has lung cancer. The diagnosis was supposedly handed down from Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, according to the Daily Star. The 83 year old has a wife of 50 years, Joanne Woodward who also refused to comment publicly on her husband or his health. Paul has not been photographed in recent years and these photos are from 2006.  Best wishes if it is true…


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