What happened: Gene Shalit, a well-known American movie critic famous for his distinctive moustache, has died at the age of 100. He was a familiar face on television from the 1970s until his retirement in 2010.
Why it matters:
- Shalit influenced generations of viewers with his film reviews and unique style.
- His passing marks the end of an era for American film criticism on mainstream TV.
MNN Take: Gene Shalit was a significant figure in US media, remembered for making film criticism accessible and entertaining to a broad audience over several decades.
Sources: BBC US & Canada