sentences:  On April 4, 2013, Ebert died after a long battle with cancer.Despite his death, the film festival went along as scheduled, simultaneously acting as a tribute to Ebert's legacy.At the opening of the 15th annual Ebertfest, it was announced by Ebert's wife, Chaz, that his alma mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, will be establishing a new Film Studies program within the College of Media in honor of his legacy.