Gene Shalit, 'Today' show film critic for 40 years, dies at 100

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Variety
Full obituary by Pat Saperstein detailing Shalit's 40-year tenure on The Today Show (1970–2010), his family's statement, and his signature visual persona.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gene-shalit-dead-today-show-film-critic-1236780366/
WXXI News (NPR affiliate)
NPR wire pickup repeating the family's statement and Shalit's career highlights.
https://www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/2026-06-12/gene-shalit-longtime-today-show-movie-critic-dies-at-100
WSIU News (NPR affiliate)
Second NPR affiliate carrying the same wire story, confirming widespread distribution.
https://www.wsiu.org/2026-06-12/gene-shalit-longtime-today-show-movie-critic-dies-at-100

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by The Desk

Single source

Variety
Full obituary by Pat Saperstein detailing Shalit's 40-year tenure on The Today Show (1970–2010), his family's statement, and his signature visual persona.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gene-shalit-dead-today-show-film-critic-1236780366/
WXXI News (NPR affiliate)
NPR wire pickup repeating the family's statement and Shalit's career highlights.
https://www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/2026-06-12/gene-shalit-longtime-today-show-movie-critic-dies-at-100
WSIU News (NPR affiliate)
Second NPR affiliate carrying the same wire story, confirming widespread distribution.
https://www.wsiu.org/2026-06-12/gene-shalit-longtime-today-show-movie-critic-dies-at-100

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Gene Shalit died Friday, June 12, 2026, at age 100.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

He was a film critic and arts reporter on NBC's The Today Show from 1970 to 2010.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix

His family announced the death to NBC News, stating he passed away peacefully.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix