He had truly transcended the age gap, capturing the hearts, not only of our grandmother’s and mother’s generation, but also held the distinction of being one of the very few actors who retained their good looks, even as they aged. This week, one of our most beloved iconic screen stars left Hollywood’s constellation. Paul Newman (1925-2008) died at home due to complications arising from cancer.

The younger generation may only know him as the voice of Doc Hudson from the Disney-Pixar movie Cars, since he had retired from film, but he is most remembered for his classic performances like Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, opposite Robert Redford. He and actress Joanne Woodward, is hailed as one of the most stellar examples of marriage, having achieved 50 years together, in a world where marriage is often transitory and fleeting. He is also a genuine philanthropist, founding Newman’s Own, a line of food products that donates all proceeds of the sale to charity.