Roger Ebert

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. After a long battle with cancer, the film critic, 70, passed away.

When renowned film critic Roger Ebert passed away on April 4, just one day after his 46th anniversary of reviewing films, he left a long and respected legacy of sharp and eloquent movie critiques. He also left a steadfast and admirable 20-year marriage to his wife, Chaz.

In 2010, after an already lengthy battle with cancer that ultimately robbed him of the ability to speak, Ebert told People about his loyal wife, "When I was essentially helpless, she was my tireless advocate. She's my angel." He continued, "Chaz and I have drawn so close through all of this. She's the most positive force in my life, and I am the luckiest man because of her."

Upon Ebert's death, his wife said, "I've lost the love of my life . . . We had a lovely, lovely life together, more beautiful and epic than a movie. It had its highs and the lows, but was always experienced with good humor, grace, and a deep abiding love for each other."

In memory of this cultural legend, we've compiled Ebert's thoughts on seven of our favorite romantic films.

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Roger Ebert passed away today at 70, and we are saddened to lose perhaps the most legendary film critic of our time. Throughout his career Ebert wrote sharply about the movies, but on his blog for the Chicago Sun-Times he often wrote emotional entries about his other passions, including his wife, Chaz. Just last July the pair celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. Ebert marked the occasion with the post Roger Loves Chaz, an ode to their relationship and Chaz's unfaltering love. Our hearts go out to Chaz, who will hopefully find solace in the fact that they shared such a special bond. To honor Ebert's legacy, read on for some hopelessly romantic details about their relationship.

Roger Ebert passed away today at the age of 70. He announced on Tuesday that he was taking a "leave of presence" from his movie reviewing after discovering his cancer had returned following a hip fracture. Being one of the most popular film critics of our time, Roger had touched many celebrities' lives over the past five decades. Read on to hear how stars like Oprah Winfrey, Barack and Michelle Obama, Tom Cruise and more celebrities are reacting to the tragic news. He will be missed.