The National Enquirer said earlier this year that Paul Newman had surgery to remove cancer. His rep denied that. Newman said:

"I’m being treated for athlete’s foot and hair loss … maybe the doctors know something that I don’t!"

Despite the statement that he’s otherwise healthy, Newman withdrew as director for Of Mice and Men at the Westport Country Playhouse. Newman said:

"I’m very sorry I can’t be part of this Westport Country Playhouse production, but I leave ’Of Mice and Men’ in Mark Lamos’ very capable hands with the full support of my wife, Joanne Woodward, and Anne Keefe as Playhouse artistic directors."

Mark Lamos is set to take over for Newman. Get well soon!