Trending Now - Renowned Film Critic Rex Reed Passes Away at 87

WHO:

Variety - Rex Reed, a film critic and journalist, died at the age of 87.

Deadline - William Kapfer, Reed's longtime friend, confirmed his death.

WHAT:

AP - Rex Reed published eight books during his career.

AP - Reed's final review was published in the New York Observer in November 2025.

Drudge Report - Rex Reed passed away at the age of 87.

TMZ - Reed's final review was published in the New York Observer in November.

WHERE:

Variety - Reed died at his home in Manhattan, New York City.

WHEN:

Deadline - Rex Reed died following a short illness.

Deadline - Rex Reed died on May 12, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - No cause of death was provided.

HOW:

AP - Reed described his legacy as wanting to be remembered as someone who "really tried to make things better" and not as a curmudgeon.

Variety - Reed was known for his brash and often acidic takes on films and filmmakers.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 21:22 UTC)

Rex Reed, a notable figure in the literary world, published eight books throughout his career. His final review appeared in the New York Observer in November 2025, marking the end of an era for his readers. Reed expressed a desire to be remembered as someone who "really tried to make things better" rather than as a curmudgeon.

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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:39 UTC)

Rex Reed has passed away following a short illness. The news broke at 15:53 UTC, marking the end of a notable career in entertainment journalism. Reed was known for his sharp critiques and contributions to film and theater.

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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 15:53 UTC)

Rex Reed, the renowned film critic and journalist, has passed away at the age of 87 at his home in Manhattan, New York City, as confirmed by his longtime friend William Kapfer. Reed was known for his brash and often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, with his final review published in the New York Observer in November. No cause of death has been provided at this time.