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Film critic Barry Norman has died aged 83, his family says.

The journalist and former BBC presenter died in his sleep on Friday night.

A statement from his daughters, Samantha and Emma, called him "remarkable", adding: "He had a great life, a wonderful marriage and an enviable career."

Norman hosted BBC One's "Film…" show between 1972 and 1998 - its longest running host - as well as writing for the Daily Mail and the Guardian.

His literary agent, Curtis Brown, described him as "the defining voice of film criticism and insightful interviewing of screen legends from both sides of the camera".

Norman's daughters added: "He leaves behind a family who adore him and a great roster of friends who love him too. We will miss him more than we can say.".....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40468411

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Yes sad news, part of my growing up was that music and his reviews

which before the internet were about all you had

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Rarely missed film when Bazza was host. Like LT, was part of my growing up.

Straight to the pictures the next day, after watching Baz.


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Yes sad news, part of my growing up was that music and his reviews

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He must have been very influential in what films were successful in this country, as the most famous film critic.
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Barry's 101 favourite films

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-...ms-of-all-time
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Very sad news we all loved Barry - he was brilliant at his job and a nice man.
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Great presenter and lovely man.
R.I.P. Barry Norman.
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By all accounts, he also made a mighty fine pickled onion.
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Sad news,I liked his shows,always seemed a really nice guy.RIP
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By all accounts, he also made a mighty fine pickled onion.
They tested them once on the Kermode and Mayo film review show on the radio.
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Barry critiquing Star Wars back in 1977


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