Goodbye, Roger Ebert.

[cajunguy]

Not sure if anyone has read this as of yet, but today Roger Ebert passed away after a long battle with thyroid cancer that cost him most of his jaw and deprived us of a great movie reviewer. This guy was one of my inspirations for becoming a writer. I didn't always agree with his opinions, but I always respected his honesty. While most remember him for his show with Gene Siskel, he wrote for a Chicago newspaper for all his career, and was syndicated in many, many more. His writing had a style not found in most movie reviews, and whereas he watched movies with a much different eye than the common theater goer, he translated his thoughts into words we could all digest and appreciate.
Goodbye, Mr. Ebert. Siskel is waiting, and you both have plenty to talk about.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Saw the story when I logged on. He'll definitely be missed by many.

 

[kashmir]

A great man, who fought a tough battle with cancer. RIP Roger Ebert.

 

[numbersix]

Sad news indeed. We seem to be losing lots of greats in droves lately and TBH, I don't see very many coming in, worthy to take their places.

+1
I liked his reviews - he was a reliable reviewer with good insights.

 

[tbradsim1]

Loved his critique, didn"t realize he had also won a Pulitzer Prize, fought the good fight with Mr C RIP. the old cajun

 

[flmason]

At least now he is in no more pain and is together again with his former show partner who passed away in 1999.

 

[okrent]

It seems a smaller world without him. 'Bye Roger.

 

[gwtwdbss]

God Speed Mr. Ebert

 

[weezell]

"Thumbs Up" on a good man,God Rest Him...

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Will miss his writing.

 

[kcghost]

I always enjoyed his work. He had what is now a vanishing outlook: He thought his review was less important than the movie being reviewed.