10 Disney Pixar Actors Who Are No Longer With Us

By Simon Gallagher / April 9, 2017

10. Paul Newman - Cars

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Who He Was

Oscar-winner, Emmy-winner and food company owner, Paul Newman was a Hollywood legend when the term really meant something. He built a career on charismatic performances, philanthropy and political activism, famously winning acclaim for The Colour Of Money, The Sting and Cool Hand Luke.

Role: Doc Hudson

On the verge of his retirement, Newman channelled his love of cars (he was a race driver into his 80s) to play Doc Hudson, race veteran turned judge of Radiator Springs who teaches Lightning McQueen humility and belonging. He's the archetypical cantankerous old sage, terrified of his own ghosts but keen to set McQueen straight.

Doc Hudson would be Newman's last feature performance before his death.

Died: September 26th, 2008