Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100 | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: June 12, 2026

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

Gene Shalit, a film critic, has died at the age of 100.

Source TheWrap Corroboration 3 outlets · developing Updated 1h 54m ago AI Summary

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Gene Shalit, a film critic, has died at the age of 100. He was known for his work on the Today Show. His family reported that he passed away peacefully, noting he had an amazing life. This marks the end of a long life for the longtime critic.

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