1926 - 2026
Gene Shalit American Critic
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Passed away on 12th June, 2026 aged 100.
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American Critic Gene Shalit was born Eugene Theodore Shalit on 25th March, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 12th Jun 2026 New York City, New York, USA aged 100. He is most remembered for Today Show. His zodiac sign is Aries.
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Details
| First Name |
Gene
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| Last Name |
Shalit
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| Full Name at Birth |
Eugene Theodore Shalit
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| Alternative Name |
Eugene Theodore Shalit, Eugene Shalit, Gene Shaft, Gene Shalit
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| Birthday |
25th March, 1926
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| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
12th June, 2026
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Natural causes
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Build |
Bodybuilder
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Oversized Handlebar Moustache, Fuzzy Hair
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BA)
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| Occupation Text |
Journalist, film critic, literary critic, television personality, author
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| Occupation |
Critic
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| Claim to Fame |
Today Show
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| Year(s) Active |
1967–2011, 1967–2010, 1960s–2010
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Eugene Shalit (March 25, 1926 – June 12, 2026) was an American journalist, television personality, film and book critic, and author. After starting to work part-time on NBC's The Today Show in 1970, he appeared regularly there from January 15, 1973, until retiring on November 11, 2010. He was known for his frequent use of puns and his comical "absent-minded professor" appearance, which consisted of an oversized handlebar moustache, fuzzy hair, large glasses, and colorful bow ties.
