Provocative Film Critic Rex Reed Dies at 87
Rex Reed, the influential and often controversial film critic, journalist, and actor, has died at the age of 87. Known for his sharp wit and provocative reviews, Reed had a long career in entertainment journalism.
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Rex Reed, Sharp-Witted Critic and Journalist Who Often Courted Controversy, Dies at 87
Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home. He was 87. William Kapfer, Reed’s longtime friend, confirmed his death. No cause was given. Reed burst on the movie criticism scene in the 1960s, and was part of a wave of new reviewers, […]
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He wrote reviews and Hollywood profiles for five-plus decades, acted in 'Myra Breckinridge' and was a judge on 'The Gong Show.'
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Rex Reed, one of the most widely known, influential and biting film critics of the new wave ushered into prominence by Pauline Kael in the 1960s, died today, May 12, at his home in Manhattan following a short illness. He was 87. His death was confirmed by longtime friend William Kapfer, who noted that Reed […]
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Renowned film critic Rex Reed has died at the age of 87, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Reed died at home in New York City, a friend told the outlet Tuesday morning. His final review was published in the New York Observer in November, for the…
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