Searxng/Mitchell Fink Celebrity Legendary entertainment journalist Mitchell Fink, famed for his "golden Rolodex," dies at 82. He wrote for People, NY Daily News, and was a CNN contributor. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Mitchell Fink, a distinguished entertainment journalist and author, passed away on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 82, according to his family. Fink was widely known for his extensive network of contacts across New York, Washington, and Hollywood, often referred to as a "golden Rolodex.