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David Hockney's art celebrated same-sex relationships, breaking social taboos during a time when homosexuality was criminalized. Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, passed away at 100 years old.
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NPR
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
2026-06-13 01:01 UTC
BBC News
Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.
2026-06-13 01:14 UTC