Paul Newman graced People magazine many times throughout his life, including this one from 1974.

I predict that Paul Newman’s death will make him People’s main cover topic this week.  He not only deserves to be featured but People magazine readers will expect this type of cover.

To see some of the other memorable People covers featuring the great Paul Newman click here.

Additionally, don’t be surprised to see Paul Newman grace the cover of additional celebrity weeklies.  It’s that big of a story and fans will buy more than one copy of a magazine featuring Paul Newman.

If you’re an editor of a celebrity weekly or tabloid, follow my advice and feature Paul Newman!

How Paul Newman’s death was covered:

Click here to read Newsday’s story on Paul Newman

Click here to read the L.A. Times story on Paul Newman

Click here to read the New York Daily News’ obituary on Paul Newman.

Make the jump for two more memorable classic Paul Newman magazine covers!

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Hollywood icon Paul Newman has lost his battle against cancer. He died on Friday aged 83.

Jeff Sanderson , his publicist, said the star, who was nominated for Academy Awards 10 times and won an Oscar in 1987 for his role in The Colour of Money, died after a long battle with cancer  surrounded by his family and close friends.

Pasetsky’s Cover Critique

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