4:20 pm, April 4th, 2013
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Celebrities are taking to Twitter to mourn the loss of Roger Ebert, who passed away at age 70 on Thursday after a years-long battle with cancer.
See what stars are saying about the film critic and his legacy:
President Obama: The movies won’t be the same without Roger
Anna Kendrick: Shocked and truly, deeply saddened at the loss of the great Roger Ebert. A legend. His voice will be missed.
Jimmy Kimmel: Roger Ebert was an excellent writer, a gifted artist, and as nice a guy as you’ll ever meet. Sad he’s gone.
Patton Oswalt: Roger, I hope you’re in an infinite movie palace, watching every film the great directors only dreamed of making. RIP, @ebertchicago
Michael Ian Black: Roger Ebert R.I.P. See you at the movies
Jenny McCarthy: Roger Ebert RIP. #chicagolove
Carson Daly: SO FAST! Praying 4 his fam
Eliza Dushku: ~ movies, folks/fans will miss you. Thank you, Sir, for your fine contributions to film. #rip
Alyssa Milano: Rest in peace, Roger Ebert! You were an inspiration.
Marlee Matlin: So sad to read passing of Roger Ebert. He will be forever be watching movies with Gene Siskel. Thumbs up to him!
Steve Carell: Thanks Mr. Ebert.
Darren Aronofsky: we lost a thoughtful writer, i remember my first review from him, pi (i got his and siskel’s thumbs) it was a career highlight. #rogerebert
Dane Cook: Sad to hear about Roger Ebert passing away. RIP kind sir. I give your life two enthusiastic
Seth Green: Ever a class act, @EbertChicago made me love movies even more
Larry King: Sad to hear about the passing of Roger Ebert, he was a grand man & in my opinion the dean of American film critics-he will be sorely missed
Adam Shankman: So sad to hear about @rogerebert. RIP brave unyeilding soldier. Maybe you get your own show now with the big guy! We will miss you. Xo
Steve Martin: Goodbye Roger Ebert, we had fun. The balcony is closed
A.O. Scott: Ebert was singular. We are all in his shadow and his debt.
Jason Reitman: A profound loss for anyone who has ever loved going to the movies. My heart goes out to Chaz and the city of Chicago. Just heartbroken.
Albert Brooks: R.I.P. Roger Ebert. One of the greats in his field. I’m very sad.
Diable Cody: R.I.P. Roger Ebert. It was a privilege to interact with you. Thank you for the support, the criticism, and the true love for the movies.
Josh Gad: RIP Ebert. You inspired my joy for film with your contagious enthusiasm and spirit.
Gossip Cop will continue to update as more stars celebs react to the sad news.
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