Susan Kendall Newman, the daughter of Hollywood icon Paul Newman, has died at 72.
The actress, philanthropist, and social activist, who starred in the Beatles tribute film I Wanna Hold Your Hand, died on August 2, 2025, from complications from chronic health conditions, her family announced in her obituary.
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Newman's Acting Career
Newman started her career in theater and went on to play one of the six teens from New Jersey attempting to get into The Beatles’ first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964 in the 1978 film I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
She also had a small role in her father's beloved hockey film Slap Shot, in which she played a pharmacist.
She went on to produce the ABC Theatre presentation of Michael Cristofer's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Shadow Box, earning a Golden Globe, a Humanitas Award, and nominations for the Emmy, Peabody, and Grammy Awards, her obituary noted.
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A Touching Obituary
Known for her philanthropic work, Newman was the founder of the Newman Consulting Company, which provided expertise to government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits in developing prevention programs, outreach efforts, and fundraising strategies. She was also a drug abuse prevention expert and did significant work in later years focused on education, juvenile justice, conservation, and healthcare. She did significant work through the Scott Newman Foundation.
In a touching New York Times obituary published on October 7, Newman's family spoke of her "philanthropic spirit," explaining that she was an instrumental part of shaping the philanthropic strategies of a private foundation and took tremendous pride in helping identify impactful grassroots organizations. Many of those supported at-risk communities that were often overlooked by mainstream philanthropy. Newman also helped "develop innovative approaches to disaster relief through local endowments."
The obituary concluded by noting that she "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."
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