Instagram/Rex Reed Celebrity Renowned film critic Rex Reed, known for sharp reviews and candid Hollywood interviews, dies at 87 in his NYC Dakota apartment. May 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Rex Reed, the renowned film critic and author known for his sharp reviews and candid Hollywood interviews, died Tuesday morning at the age of 87, his representative confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Reed passed away at his Manhattan residence following a brief illness, according to his friend and spokesperson William Kapfer.