The balcony is closed.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) April 4, 2013
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Ebert has died after a long battle with cancer:
It is with a heavy heart we report that legendary film critic Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago) has passed away
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) April 4, 2013
Young Roger Ebert pic.twitter.com/d9MTyHEZRp
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) April 4, 2013
Ebert was an entertainment industry power player for decades. He will certainly be missed.
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/319895469352423424
R.I.P. Roger Ebert
— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) April 4, 2013
Ebert was my favorite reviewer. I could usually tell if I'd like a movie from his reviews, even if my verdict would be different than his.
— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) April 4, 2013
The great duo of Siskel and Ebert, together again. RIP @ebertchicago
— Mike (@ThePantau) April 4, 2013
As a family we watched Siskel & Ebert. It was so much fun. Only critics I fully trusted.
— Mary #FlyTheW (@mchastain81) April 4, 2013
https://twitter.com/ViolettaVexed/status/319900277740294144
I rarely saw a movie at the theater before reading Roger Ebert's review. Sad he's gone.
— Brandon Kiser (@Kiser) April 4, 2013
RIP Roger Ebert. agreed 0% on politics, but we shared the same cancer. don't wish that treatment on anyone. can be beaten other ways #hewitt
— Duane Patterson (@Radioblogger) April 4, 2013
Just got breaking news email that @ebertchicago has died. He will be missed despite my pol disagreements w him.
— (((Aaron “Worthing” Walker))) (@AaronWorthing) April 4, 2013
Oh no! RT @evien: Infinite peace to Roger Ebert, to whom critics and art lovers of all kinds owe a whole lot.
— Trillary Crosley (@HillaryCrosley) April 4, 2013
RIP Roger Ebert. Huge loss for lovers of film, great writing and Twitter.
— Bill Weir (@BillWeirCNN) April 4, 2013
RIP Roger Ebert. Prayers for his family and friends. Didn't always agree with him, but always found his reviews interesting & fun.
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) April 4, 2013
Been a Roger Ebert fan since I started following movies. So sad to hear of his passing. One of great critics. Wonderful writer, loved film.
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) April 4, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family of @ebertchicago. Rest In Peace. #ThatsAWrap
— Hating Breitbart (@HatingBreitbart) April 4, 2013
Roger Ebert 🙁 As a kid I used to love to watch him and Siskel and later Roeper give the thumps up/thumps down. RIP.
— brittney caan (@brittcaan) April 4, 2013
RIP Roger Ebert. His love of movies was infectious.
— Rick Folbaum (@RickFolbaum) April 4, 2013
RIP the inspiring Roger Ebert. One of the greats.
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) April 4, 2013
Roger Ebert has died. He defined modern film criticism. He leaves a huge gaping hole.
— Emily Zanotti (@emzanotti) April 4, 2013
I'll confess I hated Roger Ebert's politics, but for many years now, I've loved his film reviews. I will miss them greatly.
— Glen Asbury (@glenasbury) April 4, 2013
#Ebert: So smart about movies, so brave about cancer, so wrong about politics. RIP, and thanks for all the great reviews. @ebertchicago
— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) April 4, 2013
RT @luke_johnson @ARStrasser: Ebert's last written words: "I'll see you at the movies"
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) April 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. R.I.P.
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