Roger ebert prosthetic jaw video youtube

Film critic Roger Ebert, 68, lost the ability to speak about four and a half years ago due to complications from surgery to remove thyroid cancer. He was left with part of his jaw removed and was unable to eat or drink. Sort of, he did make a cameo on Oprah last year, during which he spoke through a text-to-speech program.

Roger ebert last words

He successfully predicted all of the Oscar winners last year. It was a problem finding the right material. Two weeks ago, David was back with a softer silicone that was much more wearable. My problems are small potatoes. David snapped the photo below after the fitting, and before the final coloring had been completed. I like my new prothesis and know from observation their work was painstaking and done with love and care.

I will wear the prosthesis on the new television show. It will be used in a medium shot of me working in my office, and will be a pleasant reminder of the person I was for 64 years.