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Roger Ebert — one of the most famous movie critics of all time — died today after a battle with cancer.

He was 70 years old.

Ebert was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002. Four years later, doctors removed part of his lower jaw, preventing him from speaking and eating.

However, Ebert continued to write movie reviews.

Ebert is a legend in Hollywood who popularized the use of the “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down” ratings system.

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