By Her Own Rules

Breaking News: Film Critic Roger Ebert Dead At 70!

4
By on Deaths

Roger_Ebert_Dies_Cancer

Roger Ebert has died following a cancer diagnosis. The popular film critic succumbed to a long battle with thyroid cancer this afternoon in his hometown of Chicago, reports The Chicago Sun-Times.

Ebert had been open and vocal about his illness detected back in 2002. In 2006 he underwent surgery resulting in the loss of his ability to speak, eat, and drink. However, he continued to write reviews and write books.

It was just earlier this week that Ebert announced a leave of absence because his cancer had return. He was 70.

(Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Share.

About Author

Toni, is the Founder of By Her Own Rules. She's a content curator and full-time digital strategist who enjoys writing lifestyle content that inspires women, especially women of color. Follow Her: @iammstoni (Instagram) @i_am_mstoni (Twitter)

Related Posts

4 Comments

  1. Gossipwelove on

    RIP!

  2. Pingback: Magic Johnson opens up about his son being gay

  3. Gumbumper on

    This has been very sad news here in Chicago

  4. Annemarie on

    Such sad news, RIP Roger!

Leave A Reply