ABC movie critic, Joel Siegel, has died of colon cancer today at the age of 63. After learning at the age of 57 that he had cancer and had only a 70% chance of even seeing his first child's birth, he wrote a book for his son to tell him all that he wanted him to know, just in case he wasn't around to tell these things to him in person.
"Lessons for Dylan" is the story of Siegels's life. It tells of his first wife Jane who died of brain cancer after only six years of marriage, his travels, his work in civil rights and his career in broadcasting. He also wrote of his deep pride in his Jewish heritage.
From David Estin, President of ABC News, "Joel was an important part of ABC News and we will miss him. 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."
