Rex Reed, a renowned film critic and entertainment journalist, has passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his scathing reviews and love for old Hollywood stars. Reed's brutal honesty, combined with his slick style and penchant for hobnobbing with Hollywood's biggest stars, earned him a fearsome reputation as an interviewer. He famously landed in Ava Gardner's crosshairs in 1966 when she took offense at an Esquire profile he had written about her. Reed also had a contentious relationship with Frank Sinatra, calling him a 'Woolworth rhinestone' in a scathing review of his Madison Square Garden concert. Despite the controversy, Reed remained unapologetic and stood by his review.
Rex Reed , a legendary film critic and entertainment journalist , has passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his scathing reviews and love for old Hollywood stars.
Reed's brutal honesty, combined with his slick style and penchant for hobnobbing with Hollywood's biggest stars, earned him a fearsome reputation as an interviewer. He famously landed in Ava Gardner's crosshairs in 1966 when she took offense at an Esquire profile he had written about her. Reed also had a contentious relationship with Frank Sinatra, calling him a 'Woolworth rhinestone' in a scathing review of his Madison Square Garden concert.
Reed continued to court controversy in his later years, sparking outrage in 2013 when he branded Identity Thief star Melissa McCarthy 'tractor-sized' and a 'female hippo' in his New York Observer review. Despite the controversy, Reed remained unapologetic and stood by his review
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