Farewell to a TV icon: Gene Shalit dies at 100

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Gene Shalit, the iconic NBC film critic famous for Critics Corner on the Today show, has died at 100. A fixture from the 1970s until his 2010 retirement, he was known for witty, pun-filled reviews and memorable interviews with stars like the Star Wars cast; NBC confirmed the death with no cause provided.
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