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Main Discussion Area => In Memoriam, Happy Birthday => Topic started by: RGMike on April 04, 2013, 12:50:11 PM

Title: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: RGMike on April 04, 2013, 12:50:11 PM

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-roger-ebert-dead-20130404,0,602338.story

Title: Re: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: urth on April 04, 2013, 01:40:03 PM

That he carried on for so long after he was first stricken with cancer is a bit of a miracle in itself. He was a truly gifted writer.

RIP.

Title: Re: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 04, 2013, 01:58:32 PM

The big balcony seat in the sky.  RIP, Mr. Ebert.

Title: Re: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 04, 2013, 04:27:04 PM

I recall seeing the Siskel and Ebert show in 78-79 on our local PBS station and thought it was a gas.

Saw him in 2010 when he was in SF to receive an award fromt eh SF Film Society.  It was a fantastic night with many filmmakers there to pay tribute.  My friend did  a little write up here: http://worstshowontheweb.com/content/sfiff-report-ebert-palooza

Title: Re: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on April 04, 2013, 09:01:15 PM

Thanks for the memories Roger!

Title: Re: RIP Roger Ebert, 70
Post by: ggould on April 05, 2013, 07:00:05 AM

I don't check my Twitter feed regularly, but when I use to, Roger was probably the most prolific tweeter around.  He had something to say about everything. 

Quote from: Roger Ebert's last tweet

My Leave of Presence: An update  http://j.mp/YRRHq8

(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1097198153/33ebert_bigger.jpg)