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onehandle

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Thu Apr 11, 2013, 10:08 PM Apr 2013

Actors, others gather at Chicago service for Ebert

Source: AP



CHICAGO (AP) — Hollywood actors and Chicago natives John Cusack and Joan Cusack remembered famed film critic Roger Ebert as one of the city's icons.

The brother and sister spoke Thursday at a Chicago memorial for Ebert, who died last week at age 70 after a years-long bout with cancer. John Cusack said Ebert was always supportive of artists. Cusack said Ebert "always gave you a fair shake."

The memorial at the Chicago Theatre was called "Roger Ebert: A Celebration of Life." A choir opened the gathering of actors, directors, film critics and other admirers by singing, "Roger Ebert, we will always love you."

The acclaimed movie reviewer's widow, Chaz Ebert, welcomed fans to the historic theater where her husband screened films for years and remembered him as a father, friend and humanitarian.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/actors-others-gather-chicago-ebert-004039277.html

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John Cusak and Aidan Quinn rocktivity Apr 2013 #1

rocktivity

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1. John Cusak and Aidan Quinn
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two of my fave actors, two Chicago natives. Coincidence?




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