Hollywoodland Take Note

Paul Newman shows how philanthropy should be done.

Discreetly and generously!

According to reports, the ailing legendary actor turned over the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own — the company that makes salad dressing and cookies — to charity.

The turnover was completed over a two-year period in 2005 and 2006.

The total amount of his donations to Newman’s Own Foundation Inc. comes to $120 million.

The source also reports that the actor personally gave away $8,746,500 in 2006 to a variety of groups that support children, hurricane relief in the Gulf Coast, education and the arts.

Such a class act.

Why can’t everyone in Hollywoodland be like him?

Get well soon, Paul!!!

[Image via WENN.]