Reports that film legend Paul Newman has undergone a secret operation to save him from cancer are unfounded, according to the actor's representative.
Warren Cowan revealed that he spoke with Newman about the claims by tabloid magazine The Enquirer.
Newman said: "I'm being treated for athlete's foot and hair loss... maybe the doctors know something that I don't!"
Whilst Newman has retired from acting he still spends considerable time working for his various charities.
The star, who has appeared in numerous film classics including 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'Cool Hand Luke', founded the Barretstown charity in Kildare in 1994.
To date over 10,000 children with cancer and other serious illnesses have benefited from the charity.
