Susan Kendall Newman in 1978. Jean-Jacques LAPEYRONNIE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Susan Kendall Newman, an actress, Emmy-nominated producer, social activist and firstborn daughter of Paul Newman, has died. She was 72. Newman died Aug. 2 of complications from chronic health conditions, her family announced.