BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary journalist, film, and cultural critic Rex Reed died on Tuesday, May 12 at age 87. He died in his home in Manhattan after a short illness, which was confirmed by longtime friend William Kapfer. Since the early 1960s, Reed has been known for his outspoken movie criticism and written profiles of Hollywood and Broadway icons, featured in publications ranging from The …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM on May 12, 2026