Entry for August 11, 2008

So the rumor mill is churning away again, with a much more feverish pace than it was even at the beginning of the summer. The latest is that a "source" has said that Paul has completed chemotherapy for lung cancer and told his family that he does not want to spend his last days in a hospital and wants to be at home.



It saddens me to have all this circulating but for the most part it seems that most outlets are keeping a respectable distance (most updates I get from Google news hits are all quoting the same thing and most of the outlets reporting are foreign-based.)



I hope that Paul is doing well and that if speculation is even somewhat accurate that he is ignoring them all. I hope his family is with him and supporting him in his decisions. For a man who has given so much, to so many, so self-lessly, for so long, the least we can all do is to respect his wishes.



We love you Paul, stay strong.

2008-08-11 23:50:42 GMT

Entry for July 21, 2008

Yes, I have been neglecting the Paul blog this summer, but it my defense, there is quality time that needs to be spent poolside while it's 95 degrees outside. Also I'm trying not to spread all the rumors that are floating around out there about PLN's health and taking the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. And all the news hits that come through each day all relate to the same rumors. So we'll just sit over here and wait until this whole brouhaha dies down. But! Came across this tidbit today: (can't wait to see a picture of the helmet!)

NEWMAN'S OWN: To honour legendary actor, philanthropist and IndyCar Series team co-owner Paul Newman, driver Graham Rahal came up with a special helmet paint scheme.

The helmet, created by helmet designer Troy Lee, features playing-card size renditions of the movie posters from some of Newman's most famous films, including "The Sting," "The Hustler," "Cool Hand Luke" and "Slap Shot."

Rahal said the artwork was something, "You'll never see again."

Someone also had the bright idea to put the helmet up for auction on eBay, with proceeds going to the Hole in the Wall Camps that Newman created and which are supported by the Newman's Own line of food products.

"My mom is involved in the Hole in the Wall Camps," said Rahal, son of Indy 500-winning driver and team co-owner Bobby Rahal. "We can auction it (the helmet) off and see how much it goes for."

2008-07-21 13:36:08 GMT

Later that Day

Few new posts floating around about the interweb today:



First according to Reuters, Newman's spokesman Jeff Sanderson emailed out a statement that says: Newman says he's doing nicely," his spokesman, Jeff Sanderson, said in a message e-mailed to Reuters and other media outlets in answer to queries about the cancer reports. "This is what I got from him. He says he's doing nicely, and this is the statement I wanted to share with you, and that's what I have," Sanderson said. "I spoke to his office. ... this is the statement that came directly from him."

Celebrity News Service posts this bit:

"His agent, Toni Howard, tells E! News that the gossips, which started last month when his client backed out as director of a play, are simply "not true."



And finally, what really stoked the flames of this media fire were the pictures that Martha Stewart posted on her blog last Friday that people claim make PLN look like he's dying, to me he just looks 83 (and not thrilled to be standing next to Martha!)

Judge for yourself by peeking here: Martha's Blog.



Whatever the truth, I sure hope the media backs off soon.

2008-06-11 04:53:57 GMT

So the rumor mill is in full effect today and it seems everyone is reporting on the fact that Paul has terminal lung cancer. And boy does lung cancer suck. A lot. It's so sad but I know that Paul is a tough guy. The general consensus among the press is that it is a very sad situation and everyone is just heartbroken at the implications.



Still thinking positive thoughts and praying for Paul,

-cbd

2008-06-10 18:28:55 GMT

Entry for June 9, 2008

			Seeing a lot of stuff floating around the interwebs about PLN being super sick. I'm not sure how much I believe of it.  I pray it is untrue and hope that the press backs off and just lets him be for a while. Stay strong Paul, stay strong. 2008-06-10 04:49:16 GMT