Susan Kendall Newman, the daughter of renowned actor and director Paul Newman, has passed away at 72 due to complications from chronic health conditions.
The actress and producer‘s death occurred in August, but an obituary was recently shared in October to honor her memory. The tribute read: “Susan Kendall Newman, a lifelong philanthropist and social activist devoted to civil rights, conservation education, and anti-war and nuclear disarmament efforts, passed away on August 2, 2025 from complications from chronic health conditions. She was 72.
“Ms. Newman began her career in the arts, appearing in productions on and off Broadway as well as in several feature films, including a starring role in the Spielberg/ Zemeckis film I Wanna Hold Your Hand. She later distinguished herself as a television producer, excelling in the adaptation of classical stage plays for the then-emerging cable television industry. The news emerges as Winona Ryder’s brutal Hollywood feud with Gwyneth Paltrow after ‘stolen’ script betrayal.
“Susan Kendall Newman will be remembered for her sharp wit and tongue, generosity and love, and her devotion to family and friends. She will be very much missed.”
Newman first gained recognition for her role as one of the six teenagers desperate to see the Beatles’ debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964 in the movie I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Her acting credits also include Slap Shot and A Wedding, where she starred alongside her father, reports the Mirror.
She also received an Emmy nomination for her work on The Shadow Box, which was directed by her father and starred her stepmother, Oscar winner Joanne Woodward. Susan produced the presentation.
Susan also produced an audiobook series of classical literature made family-friendly, which earned her a Grammy nomination for best spoken word album for children.
Beyond the entertainment world, Susan was a passionate advocate who dedicated herself to numerous community-focused initiatives. Her obituary reads: “In later years, Ms. Newman focused her advocacy on education, juvenile justice, conservation, and healthcare.
“She collaborated with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and VoteRiders on election protection efforts, supported environmental preservation in Big Sur, and partnered with Oregon Health and Science University to fund melanoma prevention campaigns and leukemia research.
“She was instrumental in shaping the philanthropic strategies of a private foundation and took pride in helping identify impactful grassroots organizations, support at-risk communities often overlooked by mainstream philanthropy, and develop innovative approaches to disaster relief through local endowments.”
Susan was the daughter of Paul Newman and his first wife Jackie Witte.
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