around important movie openings. in 2006 he lost part of his lower jaw to cancer and with it, the ability to speak or eat. although ebert was no longer on television, he continued his career with a wildly popular blog. in 2010, he appeared on the oprah winfrey show with his wife to show the world his new computerized voice. >> this is the first version of my computer voice, what they call the beta. it still needs improvement but at least it sounds like me when i type anything. >> just this past tuesday on his last blog, ebert wrote, i must slow down now, which is why i'm taking what i like to call a leave of presence. he ended his essay with the words "i'll see you at the movies." roger ebert was 70 years old. >> roger ebert reviewed films side by side with richard roper after gene siskel's death. richard roper joins me now. first, i'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and your colleague. had you known that the end was