http://www.suntimes.com/17320958-761/roger-ebert-dies-at-70-after-battle-with-cancer.html
I feel rather strange writing these words.
He always downplayed himself and kept a great deal of humility which many in criticism could never hope to have. Reading Ebert's writing was not merely checking the worth of a particular film but rather like hearing the farseeing yet somehow poignant advice of a favorite uncle. Even when you absolutely disagreed.
The best in this lonely little group has now left us. Though he would be the first to deny it.