From one entertainment icon to another, actress Sally Field took part in the legacy left behind by one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Paul Newman.  The Academy Award-winning actor passed away recently, and his friends, family and colleagues honored him.  The star of the hit drama Brothers & Sisters, Sally Field spoke about how it was working and spending time with Paul Newman before his unfortunate demise.

“I was blessed to have known him.  The world is better because of him.  Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them,” Field said.  The screen legend inspired many with his success and philanthropic acts, including the actress.

Many other celebrities have paid homage to the prolific film star, such as John Cusack, David Letterman, Martin Scorsese, Robert Redford and George Clooney.  The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, which Newman founded in 1988, also released a statement about him.  “All who knew him, worked with him and who have been touched by his kindness and generosity are extremely fortunate.  It was Paul's dream that the camps continue to thrive and provide laughter to children who need it most, and we will keep that dream alive.” 

The cause of Newman's death was cancer, and he lived for 83 years before he finally fell victim to the disease.  His publicist, Jeff Sanderson, announced that he was surrounded by his family and friends during his last hours at his farmhouse in Westport, Connecticut.  Sally Field was able to learn from the man himself, and acted alongside him in the 1981 film, Absence of Malice. 

Gaining inspiration from the renowned artist, Sally Field has also taken home an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama recently for her work.  She continues her stint on ABC's Brothers & Sisters, portraying the matriarch of the family, Nora Walker.  She performs alongside Calista Flockhart, Balthazar Getty, Dave Annable, Rachel Griffiths and Rob Lowe. 

Brothers & Sisters has only just premiered its third season last Sunday, and will be back with a new episode, “Book Burning,” on Oct. 5 at 10pm.


-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: ABC, E! Online
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