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Really happy I got to meet him in person. RIP to a great writer.

In a story on Chicago's ABC affiliate this evening, Roger Ebert announced that he will resume writing shortly after his Overlooked Film Festival in April. Unfortunately there were complications again with his latest surgery and it did not restore his speaking ability. Would have loved to see him...

Ebert and his wife did an interview with a local Chicago news station in November where they revealed that one final surgery was planned that hopefully would restore Roger's ability to speak. It appears that tomorrow (January 24th) may be the day. The Chicago Tribune reports on their web site...

After his film festival he isn't shying away from further public appearances. He and his wife attended the Chicago premiere of The Color Purple Thursday night.

They just had an extended interview with him and his wife on Chicago's ABC affiliate. Once you get past his physical appearance compared to how we're used to seeing him, I thought he was great. Sitting there with his legs crossed, writing responses on a paper tablet for his wife to read. He was...

I'm optimistic too. He's showing a lot of courage showing up at his film festival this weekend. As much as I enjoy his television appearances, it's his writing I miss the most. His Movie Home Companion books have always been staples in my house.

His first column in months appears today, discussing his harrowing ordeal. Better yet, his first review since June is being posted as well. :emoji_thumbsup: Ebert on the mend

Looks like he had another setback Roger Ebert has more surgery He's now been hospitalized for over five straight weeks, which comes across to me as an ominous sign.

In his continuing battle against cancer, Roger Ebert is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month for removal of a salivary gland tumor. Here's to wishing him the best of luck in advance. :emoji_thumbsup: