Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show film critic, dies at 100
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Emily St. Martin
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Summary
Gene Shalit, the beloved and eccentric film, play, and book critic for NBC's "Today" show, has died at age 100. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully. Shalit joined "Today" in 1968 as a book reviewer, but his unique personality and distinctive appearance quickly made him a fan favorite, leading to expanded on-air appearances over four decades.
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· 1 pulledHe passed away peacefully after 100 years of an amazing life.
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