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Gene Shalit, beloved and bushy film critic on the 'Today' show, dies at 100
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- Gene Shalit, the fast-talking funnyman who reviewed films, plays and books for NBC’s “Today” show has died.
- Shalit’s family confirmed the longtime critic’s death Friday, telling NBC that he “passed away peacefully after 100 years of an amazing life.”
- According to a 2010 interview with Guy Ludwig, Shalit’s producer for more than 20 years, Shalit was hired as a contributor at “Today” in 1968.
Sophia Loren teases the hair of critic Gene Shalit during a 1979 segment for the “Today” show. (Dave Pickoff / Associated Press) By Emily St. Martin Staff Writer Follow June 12, 2026 7:15 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Gene Shalit, the fast-talking funnyman who reviewed films, plays and books for NBC’s “Today” show has died. He was 100.
Shalit’s family confirmed the longtime critic’s death Friday, telling NBC that he “passed away peacefully after 100 years of an amazing life.”
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