Paul Newman’s firstborn daughter, Susan Kendall Newman, an actress, Emmy-nominated producer, and social activist, has died.

Her death on August 2 was attributed to “complications from chronic health conditions,” according to an obituary published Tuesday in The New York Times. She was 72.

“Susan Kendall Newman will be remembered for her sharp wit and tongue, generosity and love, and her devotion to family and friends,” her family said. “She will be very much missed.”

The daughter of Newman and his first wife, Jackie Witte, the late actress began her career in on- and off-Broadway productions. Her credits include Jerry Adler’s 1975 show We Interrupt This Program, which ran for only seven performances.

She also appeared in the classic 1977 sports comedy Slap Shot, playing a pharmacist op

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