Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic and U of I graduate, dies at 100
- Posted on June 13, 2026
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Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic and U of I graduate, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100.
