Veteran Actor Barry Newman Passes Away at the Age of 92

Barry Newman, famous for his role in "Vanishing Point," passed away at 92

He died on May 11 from natural causes at the NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center

His wife, Angela, shared the news of his death

Newman overcame vocal-cord cancer in 2007, affecting his acting career

In 2022, he worked on the independent film "Finding Hannah"

"Vanishing Point" made Newman a star, playing the role of Kowalski, a race driver caught up in a criminal plot

The movie, directed by Richard C. Sarafian, has become a cult classic and a favorite among directors like Steven Spielberg

Newman also appeared in notable films like "Daylight" (1996), "The Limey" (1999), "Bowfinger" (1999), and "40 Days and 40 Nights" (2002)

Newman's successful recovery from cancer demonstrated his resilience