The Internet is lighting up today with concern for the health of screen legend Paul Newman. The 83-year old actor, one of the most important Hollywood actors of his generation, was photographed on Friday in a wheelchair leaving a New York cancer hospital. United Press International, as well as the Los Angeles Times and U.K.’s Daily Mail, are reporting that he has only weeks to live.

Recent photographs show him looking gaunt, and in May ‘08 he dropped out of his stage directorial debut with the Westport Country Playhouse, citing health concerns.

In addition to a film career that spans more than 50 years, Newman is the philanthropic entrepreneur behind the Newman’s Own line of foods. Profits from the sales of these products go to charity; by 2006, more than $200 million dollars were donated by the company.