Joel Siegel, a longtime movie critic for WABC-TV and "Good Morning America" who racked up five New York Emmy Awards for his insightful work, died Friday, the television station said. He was 63.
The station said Siegel, who was famous for his weekly reviews, had been battling colon cancer.
"Joel was an important part of ABC News and we will miss him," ABC News President David Westin said in a release. "He was a brilliant reviewer and a great reporter. But much more, he was our dear friend and colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joel's family."
Siegel was known for his sense of humor, movie acumen and sharp judgment. He never let an actor off the hook if the performance was lackluster.
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I feel as if I have lost a ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Libbye L. Larance | June 29, 2007 11:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I feel as if I have lost a very close friend! Though I never have met Joel, he was always so warm and personal in his appearances on ABC's Good Morning America. I always look forward to hearing his movie reviews, and I relied heavily on his intuitive judgement. He never let me down!
I will miss hearing Joel, and my love and sympathy is certainly extended to his wife and Dylan. How difficult it most be for them, but they were richly blessed with a loving husband and father! Libbye L. Larance
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