{"id":4313,"date":"2015-05-20T05:46:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T05:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twitchy.com\/2013\/04\/04\/rip-legendary-film-critic-roger-ebert-has-passed-away\/"},"modified":"2015-05-20T05:46:37","modified_gmt":"2015-05-20T05:46:37","slug":"rip-legendary-film-critic-roger-ebert-has-passedaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/4313","title":{"rendered":"RIP: Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has passed away"},"content":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/samsteinhp\/status\/319895537346306050\n\n\n

The balcony is closed.<\/p>\n

— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Ebert has died after a long battle with cancer:<\/p>\n\n\n

It is with a heavy heart we report that legendary film critic Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago<\/a>) has passed away<\/p>\n

— Suntimes (@Suntimes) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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He was 70 years old<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Young Roger Ebert twitter.com\/pourmecoffee\/s…<\/a><\/p>\n

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ebert was an entertainment industry power player for decades. He will certainly be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n

Enjoyed At The Movies, so RIP Roger Ebert<\/p>\n

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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R.I.P. Roger Ebert<\/p>\n

— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ebert was my favorite reviewer. I could usually tell if I’d like a movie from his reviews, even if my verdict would be different than his.<\/p>\n

— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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The great duo of Siskel and Ebert, together again. RIP @ebertchicago<\/a><\/p>\n

— Miké (@ThePantau) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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As a family we watched Siskel & Ebert. It was so much fun. Only critics I fully trusted.<\/p>\n

— Your Redness (@mchastain81) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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#Rip<\/a> @ebertchicago<\/a> Your reviews were wonderful, even moreso cuz u kept them unbiased. In fact,until twitter I was unaware of your politics.<\/p>\n

— ℣(@ViolettaVexed) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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I rarely saw a movie at the theater before reading Roger Ebert’s review. Sad he’s gone.<\/p>\n

— Brandon Kiser (@Kiser) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RIP Roger Ebert. agreed 0% on politics, but we shared the same cancer. don’t wish that treatment on anyone. can be beaten other ways #hewitt<\/a><\/p>\n

— Duane Patterson (@Radioblogger) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Just got breaking news email that @ebertchicago<\/a> has died. He will be missed despite my pol disagreements w him.<\/p>\n

— Aaron Worthing (@AaronWorthing) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oh no! RT @evien<\/a>: Infinite peace to Roger Ebert, to whom critics and art lovers of all kinds owe a whole lot.<\/p>\n

— Hillary Crosley (@HillaryCrosley) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RIP Roger Ebert. Huge loss for lovers of film, great writing and Twitter.<\/p>\n

— Bill Weir (@BillWeirABC) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RIP Roger Ebert.Prayers for his family and friends. Didn’t always agree with him, but always found his reviews interesting & fun.<\/p>\n

— EdMorrissey (@EdMorrissey) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Been a Roger Ebert fan since I started following movies. So sad to hear of his passing. One of great critics. Wonderful writer, loved film.<\/p>\n

— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our thoughts are with the family of @ebertchicago<\/a>. Rest In Peace. #ThatsAWrap<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hating Breitbart (@HatingBreitbart) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Roger Ebert \ud83d\ude41 As a kid I used to love to watch him and Siskel and later Roeper give the thumps up\/thumps down. RIP.<\/p>\n

— brittney caan (@brittcaan) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RIP Roger Ebert.His love of movies was infectious.<\/p>\n

— Rick Folbaum (@RickFolbaum) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RIP the inspiring Roger Ebert. One of the greats.<\/p>\n

— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Roger Ebert has died. He defined modern film criticism. He leaves a huge gaping hole.<\/p>\n

— Emily Zanotti (@emzanotti) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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I’ll confess I hated Roger Ebert’s politics, but for many years now, I’ve loved his film reviews. I will miss them greatly.<\/p>\n

— Glen Asbury (@glenasbury) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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#Ebert<\/a>: So smart about movies, so brave about cancer, so wrong about politics. RIP, and thanks for all the great reviews. @ebertchicago<\/a><\/p>\n

— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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RT @luke_johnson<\/a> @arstrasser<\/a>: Ebert’s last written words: “I’ll see you at the movies”<\/p>\n

— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) April 4, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. R.I.P.<\/p>

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