Paul Newman lost his battle with cancer today at age 83. It’s sad no matter how you spin it, but he did have a long, successful and meaningful life. His daughter released this statement:

“Paul Newman played many unforgettable roles. But the ones 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 humility, the last to acknowledge what he was doing was special. Intensely private, he quietly succeeded beyond measure 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.’ He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves us with extraordinary inspiration to draw upon. During this difficult time, we ask for privacy for our family.”

Although Paul Newman was at one time one of the hottest movie stars out there…He said many times of his wife (Joanne Woodward) of fifty-freakin’-years, “Why would I go out for hamburger, when I steak at home?”

For any of you kids ready this that are to young to really know the coolness that is Paul Newman, go check out Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid immediately!