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Susan Kendall Newman, daughter of Hollywood legend Paul Newman, passed away at age 72 due to health complications. She was an actress, producer, and writer, known for her work on Broadway, films, and her philanthropy, notably leading the Scott Newman Foundation. She was recognized for her wit, generosity, and dedication to family and activism.
Barbara Rush, a prominent leading actor in the 1950s and 1960s who starred alongside Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman, has passed away at the age of 97. She had a successful film career, including roles in "Magnificent Obsession" and "It Came From Outer Space," and later transitioned to television, appearing in series such as "Peyton Place" and "7th Heaven." Rush's daughter, Fox News reporter Claudia Cowan, announced her death on Instagram, describing her as "among the last of Old Hollywood Royalty."
Paul Newman's daughter, Melissa, has discovered her father's "naughty and bawdy" love letters to his wife, Joanne Woodward, in the attic of their family home. Some of the letters were deemed too risque to include in the new book, "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman – A Love Affair in Words and Pictures." Melissa describes her parents' torrid relationship, which began as an affair while Newman was still married to his first wife. She credits their long-lasting marriage to mutual respect, despite the strain caused by Newman's drinking. Woodward, who is currently living with Alzheimer's, is described as a "sex bomb" by Melissa.
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's daughter, Melissa, discovered a collection of love letters written by her father to her mother while rummaging through their attic. The letters, which were almost thrown away, provide an intimate look into their relationship and will be featured in Melissa's new book, "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman – A Love Affair in Words and Pictures." The letters were described as "bawdy" and "naughty," but not smutty, and showcase Newman's deep love for Woodward. Despite their ups and downs, the couple remained devoted to each other for 50 years, and Melissa hopes the book will celebrate their love in the face of adversity.
Rolex has released a special version of the Daytona watch in honor of the 100th year of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The white gold model features a reverse panda dial, a black ceramic tachymeter scale with a red "100" indication, and a new movement, the caliber 4132, which can measure up to 24 hours. The watch is priced at $51,400 and pays homage to Rolex's history in endurance racing and the cultural significance of the Daytona as a modern motorsports chronograph. The watch was attracting a huge line at the race, with only a few people allowed to see it at a time.
Over 300 items belonging to Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward are up for auction at Sotheby's, including engraved Rolex watches, race suits, helmets, trophies, and quirky furniture. The collection offers glimpses of the couple's interactions with politics, revealing a photocopy of President Richard Nixon's enemy list featuring Newman, a letter from President George H.W. Bush, and a signed photograph from President Bill Clinton. The auction also includes a long tin pig-shaped bench that Newman used to punish those who arrived late for meetings.
A collection of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytonas, discovered in a desk, is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction. The watches were reportedly gifted to Newman by his wife, Joanne Woodward, and were lost for years until they were found in a desk drawer. The collection includes three watches, one of which is a rare "Paul Newman" Daytona, and is expected to be a highly sought-after item among collectors of rare and valuable timepieces.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman in 1988 for seriously ill children, was devastated by a fire in February 2021. However, the camp was not closed and money poured in from donors, including a combined gift of $1 million from the Travelers insurance company and the Newman's Own Foundation. The new $4.5 million, 11,000-square-foot creative complex opens on Tuesday, featuring a large mosaic that reads "Camp is Magic." The facility now has geothermal heating and cooling, a large emergency storm shelter, and huge cisterns. The rebuild will be used year-round for meetings and programming surrounding the camp's mission.