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Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87

Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87

Summary

Rex Reed, a well-known film critic and journalist, died at his home in Manhattan at age 87 after a short illness. He had a career of over 60 years writing about movies, acting occasionally, and was known for his outspoken and sometimes controversial opinions.

Key Facts

  • Rex Reed was 87 years old when he died.
  • He passed away at his home in Manhattan after a brief illness.
  • Reed worked as a film critic and journalist for more than six decades.
  • He wrote a long-running column for The New York Observer.
  • Reed published eight books and acted in some movies, including playing himself in “Superman.”
  • He was known for making controversial comments about Oscar winners and actors.
  • Reed started his career working in publicity at 20th Century Fox and later wrote for major magazines and newspapers.
  • He never married and had no immediate family survivors.
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