Rest in Peace: Film Historian Robert Osborne
Steve Barton
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Today’s a sad day for the film business in general because we’ve just gotten word that one of the greatest film historians of our time, Robert Osborne, has passed away at age 84.
Anyone who’s ever watched a movie via Turner Classic Movies should be more than acquainted with Osborne as his knowledge of movies was nothing short of encyclopedic. The fondness and love for what he did for the industry is infectious to say the least, and he’s inspired generations of moviegoers to dig deeper and learn more.
“All of us at Turner Classic Movies are deeply saddened by the death of Robert Osborne,” said Turner Classic Movies General Manager Jennifer Dorian. “Robert was a beloved member of the Turner family for more than 23 years. He joined us as an expert on classic films and grew to be our cherished colleague and esteemed ambassador for TCM.”
“Robert was embraced by devoted fans who saw him as a trusted expert and friend. His calming presence, gentlemanly style, encycolpedic knowledge of film history, fervent support for film preservation, and highly personal interviewing style all combined to make him a truly world-class host. Robert’s contributions were fundamental in shaping TCM into what it is today, and we owe him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.”
We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to express our deepest sympathies to Robert’s friends, family members, and constituents. Thanks for all that you gave, sir. Rest easy!
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