Rex Reed, Sharp-Witted Film Critic Who Courted Controversy, Dies at 87
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Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home. He was 87.
William Kapfer, Reed's longtime friend, confirmed his death. No cause of death was given.
Reed burst on the movie criticism scene in the 1960s, and was part of a wave of new critical voices. Throughout his career he courted controversy with his sharp-witted and unsparing reviews.
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