Well, at least he won’t have to put up with Sally Field anymore.
RIP, Bob. You were great.
Sorry to hear this, he was an excellent host. RIP Robert.
There have been many famous movie critics, but he was a true movie lover. He will be missed by millions, including me.
Sometimes Mr. Osborne’s commentary was more enjoyable than watching the film itself. God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Never married, no children. RIP
Had a great voice, was very knowledgeable, was decent to his guests and never seemed to have an agenda other than promoting the viewing of the film he was highlighting. There are far too few like Robert Osborne on the tube these days or in the Hollywood he followed.
That’s too bad.
RIP.
TCM is something I can watch ALL DAY.
Bummer! I loved him...so much better than Clooney. Charming, soft-spoken, great breadth of knowledge. Quite a loss...
Aw, that sweet older gay man? He was great. RIP.
RIP Robert. I knew he had been missing lately on TCM and I wondered about his health. I am saddened by his departure. I’m going to have to take some dammital and go to bed.
RIP
Really heartbreaking. We love you, Bob. Vaya con Dios
Yeah, I enjoyed his movie summaries very much... .RIP! ...now we’re left with a leftists idiot from the young Turks group..cant stand him and a Latina and some gays in his spot! .... if they start spewing political chit they will be permanently barred from my home! Good thing I have a hard drive and I record all the movies I want!
On a fake news note the article ends with:
He took a three-month medical leave of absence from TCM starting in July 2011 that stretched to five months, but he returned in December 2011 to a somewhat diminished set of responsibilities as Josh Manckiewicz, his fellow host on TCM, increased his on-air duties.
Anyone who watches TCM knows it's BEN Manckiewicz. It turns out there is a Josh Manckiewicz, Ben's brother, who works for NBC News.
Horrible news.
TCM is a bright spot out there for movie lovers.
Robert really helped my enjoyment of the oldies. He knew everyone and everything, and treated it as matter-of-factly as he could.
He hadn’t looked well for quite some time.
Looks like we’re stuck with that lefty snark Mankiewicz now.
Such sad news, I hope he makes it into the kingdom.
Robert Osborn was the only good thing TCM provided besides the movies. Their next generation of feminist and gay hosts show what ted turner, jane fonda and time are made of. Its hard to support and watch them anymore.
Sorry to hear this . He was a great host.Will miss hearing all his knowledge about the films.