Actor Paul Newman was much more than a handsome face! Sadly, on September 26th Newman passed away at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer. Newman accomplished so much including receiving a total of nine Oscar nominations. He was also known for being a big giver and always giving back.
Newman, along with business partner and friend A.E. Hotchner, started ‘Newman’s Own’ line of food in 1982 – all multimillion dollar proceeds of which were donated to charity. ‘Newman’s Own Foundation Inc. had raised an astonishing 120 million dollars in donations as of early 2006 when begun fighting cancer.Newman is also bowed to for his charitable creation of ‘Hole in The Wall Association’ – a group of 11 summer camps across the globe for impoverished children suffering from life-threatening diseases. The actor, who is a mentor to artists and social activists, had initiated his vast philanthropic efforts long before he was diagnosed with cancer.
Source: One India