Gene Shalit, popular US movie critic, has died aged 100
Veteran US movie critic Gene Shalit has passed away at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive moustache and pun-filled reviews, he was a staple of NBC's Today show for decades.
Why it matters
Shalit was a significant cultural figure in American television history, bridging the gap between traditional print criticism and modern morning show entertainment.
Image source, Raimondo Borea/Gartenberg Media Enterprises/Getty Images Image caption, Gene Shalit (left) appeared on TV with his bushy moustache, comically pulled here by Italian actress Sophia Loren on the Today show set in 1980.
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