Liz

Ebert is a famous American film critic. I started this thread with a link to the Esquire article without noticing that it had been an OCF news feed story. You can click on those links to read all about Ebert. I don't think BBC ever carried his commentaries. He acquired a pop culture sensibility with his now dead (from brain cancer) partner and their trademarked:
"Two thumbs up" reviews (when they both liked a movie)

The Esquire spread and Oprah appearance are all part of his attempted comeback to prior prominence as his star has definitely faded. As Brian implied, prior to this, Ebert has not been much of Cancer awareness advocate (he has repeatedly ignored OCF overtures) or if he was, it was done so quietly I never heard a peep. Not to be too cynical, but he appears to be playing the Cancer card now. (not that there's anything wrong with that)
Charm