The worlds most renowned film critic passed away in 2013 after a lengthy and exhausting battle with cancer. Complications from surgeries led to Ebert being unable to speak, forcing him to adopt a computerized voice system that used his real voice, while also wearing a prosthetic jaw. He became an inspiration during his trying time for his positive outlook and the grace with which he fought that most terrible of diseases, and his final update to his blog reflected as much. He ended his last post with the following message, which featured his trademark sign-off phrase:
So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. Ill see you at the movies.
Roger would pass just two days later, on April 4th, 2013.