Popular Movie Critic Joel Siegel Dies At 63

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Popular Movie Critic Joel Siegel Dies At 63

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Joel Siegel - Reviewed Films For More Than 25 Years on ABC


Popular entertainment critic Joel Siegel has died after a protracted battle with cancer,
CBS 2 has learned. He was 63.

Siegel began his career at WABC-TV in 1976 as a movie and theater critic.
In 1981 his role expanded to Good Morning America.

Siegel's highly regarded weekly movie reviews were peppered with humor, wit, and warmth.

Outside of reviewing films, Siegel also co-founded "Gilda's Club," a non-profit organization
named for the late Saturday Night Live actress Gilda Radner.

He also worked hard to educate others about his disease and supported numerous charities
around the country.

Siegel continued to work up until two weeks before his death.

Funeral arrangements are currently being planned by his family.

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I liked his reviews. He'll be missed. So sad for his wife and 9 year old son.

[Beaverhausen]

1. Oh that's sad. I liked him

He was pretty young, too.

[Parche]

2. sad

I always thought he was very good at what he did, he was a good person
:cry:

[blogslut]

3. RIP

He always seemed like a fair reviewer.

[monmouth]

4. I am saddened by this news. He was a favorite of mine also..

[shaniqua6392]

5. God bless him and his family.

I will miss his terrific smile and laugh, not to mention the movie reviews.

[emilyg]

6. Such a nice man. RIP

[WinkyDink]

7. R.I.P., Joel. You always brought good cheer, and that's no small thing.