Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100
Summary
Gene Shalit, a well-known American movie critic, has died at the age of 100. He was famous for his humorous reviews and interviews on NBC's Today show, where he worked until retiring in 2010.Key Facts
- Gene Shalit died peacefully at 100 years old; no cause of death was given.
- He was a popular movie critic on NBC's Today show from the 1970s until 2010.
- Shalit was known for his thick glasses, polkadot bowties, frizzy hair, and playful word puns.
- He interviewed many celebrities, including Hollywood stars like Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, and the Star Wars cast.
- Before TV, Shalit was a senior film critic for Look Magazine and wrote for the New York Times, TV Guide, and others.
- In 2002, he published a book called Great Hollywood Wit, featuring Hollywood quotes and humor.
- He planned to write another book after retiring called Procrastination is a Full Time Job, but it was never published.
- His family said the Today show period was special to him and shared a montage of his best interviews for his 100th birthday.
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