The media circus over whether veteran actor Paul Newman is suffering from cancer continues, following an Associated Press report quoting a friend saying he has the disease, only to deny his comments to Access Hollywood.
According to rumors, the 83-year-old is said to be terminally ill with lung cancer, however, Newman's agent Toni Howard issued a denial saying the stories were "not true," with his spokesman Jeff Sanderson adding he was "doing nicely."
A.E. Hotchner, a friend and business partner of Newman's, was quoted by The Associated Press as confirming the cancer reports saying, “I know that it’s a form of cancer. It’s a form of cancer and he’s dealing with it.”
However, Hotchner is claiming the news agency took his words out of context telling Access Hollywood, "The AP misquoted me. I have no knowledge of Mr. Newman being treated for any illness."
The Associated Press states, "We stand by our story."
