Still Ill?

Speculation about the health of Paul Newman has intensified and the legendary actor has felt compelled to speak out again.

Previously, a rep for Newman said reports that he was fighting terminal lung cancer were not true.

Well, it seems like somebody must have spoken out of turn.

Paul released a statement late Tuesday evening, which was more cryptic and did not deny the health reports.

Says the actor’s publicist: “Newman says he’s doing nicely. This is what I got from him. He says he’s doing nicely, and this is the statement I wanted to share with you, and that’s what I have. I spoke to his office. … this is the statement that came directly from him.”

Our thoughts are with Paul and his family during this time.

We hope he stays ‘nicely’ for a while!

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