Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show for over four decades, has died at the age of 100. His family announced his death on Friday to NBC News, stating that he passed away peacefully. Shalit was known for his distinctive puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache, and his fondness for puns.
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Gene Shalit, longtime movie critic for Today show, dies at age 100
Gene Shalit, a prominent movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show, has died at the age of 100. His family confirmed his passing, noting that he died peacefully.
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