Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies 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.
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Shalit was a defining figure in American broadcast journalism and pop culture criticism for over 30 years.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Harry Sekulich Raimondo Borea/Gartenberg Media Enterprises/Getty Images 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. Wisecracking veteran US movie critic Gene Shalit has died aged 100, his family has confirmed to his former network NBC.
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