Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100

The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

Gene Shalit, ‘Today’ movie critic and purveyor of puns, dies at 100

He had appeared on the morning show for four decades before retiring in 2010.

By Lisa Lednicer

Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100

Beloved movie critic and arts reporter was known for bushy hair and mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100. Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, saying in a statement that he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life”. Continue reading...

By Associated Press

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100

Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.

By The Associated Press

Long time, pun-loving movie critic Gene Shalit dead at age 100

Pun-spouting ​movie critic Gene Shalit, a fixture on NBC's Today show for decades in his bow ties and extravagantly bushy hair and moustache, died on Friday at the age of 100, NBC News reported, citing a family statement shared with the network.

Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100

Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” from 1970 until his retirement in 2010, sporting his signature bow […]

By Pat Saperstein

Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100

He reviewed books and films on the morning program for four decades: "'The Silence of the Lambs' may be all wool, and a yard wide, but it makes a terrific yarn."

By Carly Thomas

Mustachioed movie critic Gene Shalit dies at age 100

Shalit started on "Today" in 1970 and became its arts editor in 1973, interviewing celebrities and reviewing books as well as films.His role on the show was reduced in his later years.

Gene Shalit Dies: Longtime ‘Today’ Show Movie Critic Was 100

Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for Today show, known for his quirky puns and signature walrus mustache, has died. He was 100. His family tells NBC News in a statement, Shalit passed away peacefully today (Friday) after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit began his long career at The Today Show in 1970s, […]

By Denise Petski

Gene Shalit, ‘Today’ critic, dies at 100

Shalit became a beloved figure in American media thanks to his distinctive, pun-filled takes on American film

By Reuters

Gene Shalit, Iconic Film Critic, Dead at 100

Gene Shalit, the legendary film critic who -- thanks to his walrus mustache and exuberant personality -- was identifiable as any movie star, has died. The beloved Hollywood personality and NBC newsman died Friday, his family informed the network.…

By TMZ Staff

Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100

Wisecracking veteran US movie critic Gene Shalit has died aged 100, his family has confirmed to his former network NBC.

By Emmanuel Tetteh