Roger Ebert, legendary film critic of all-time has died in Chicago on Thursday, April 4, 2013 through his battle against Thyroid and salivary gland. Ebert’s wife Chaz Ebert stated her husbands final moments on this earth.
[alert type=”blue”]”We were getting ready to go home today for hospice care, when he looked at us, smiled, and passed away. No struggle, no pain, just a quiet, dignified transition,”[/alert]
Roger Ebert who in his lifetime reviewed movies for the Chicago Sun-Times and in Television with Siskel and Ebert and The Movies who helped popularize film reviews in a critical level with his rival critic and friend Gene Siskel who in 1999 died from brain tumor have shaped the modern review and made him question the most prominent and influential film critic of all-time.
Two days before his death, he posted his final blog that would have his last words seen:
[alert type=”blue”]”So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.”[/alert]
The entire staff of Stagger’d.com shared our sympathies to Ebert’s loved ones and give our prayers to this wonderful man. We thank you for your contribution to us reviewers in general. R.I.P. Roger Ebert cause now you can join with Gene Siskel to Two Thumbs Up the heavens and continue the reviews.
[alert type=”yellow”]NOTE: Here a link to Siskel & Ebert.org to watch the famous duo’s Two Thumbs Up reviews for fans of the show or maybe to people who may not have known the magic of Siskel & Ebert. :love:
http://siskelandebert.org/videos [/alert]
