Gene Shalit, Longtime 'Today Show' Film and Book Critic, Dies at 100
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· 3 sourcesGene Shalit, the longtime film and book critic for NBC's *Today* show, has died at age 100. His family confirmed to Deadline that he passed away peacefully. Variety reported that Shalit appeared on the show from 1970 until his retirement in 2010, becoming known for his bushy hair, mustache, bow ties, and pun-filled "Critic's Corner" segments.
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Gene Shalit, the iconic bushy-haired, mustachioed film and book critic for NBC's "Today Show," has died at age 100. He appeared on the show from 1970 until his retirement in 2010, known for his signature bow ties, large glasses, and pun-filled reviews in the "Critic's Corner" segments. He interviewed numerous celebrities including Steven Spielberg, the Grateful Dead, and Helen Hayes during his four-decade tenure.
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· 1 pulledHe passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.
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