Robert Osborne dies at 84; genial student of films hosted Turner Classic Movies

Robert Osborne
Robert Osborne photographed at the New York studio of HBO on Oct. 31, 2013. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Robert Osborne, who displayed an encyclopedic knowledge — and love — of film history as the primary host of Turner Classic Movies, died Monday morning at age 84, said his partner of 20 years, theater director and producer David Staller.

Osborne died of natural causes in his sleep at home in New York City, Staller said. More

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