# Ann Hornaday Dies at 66

> Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday dies at 66 after 23 years reviewing films.
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- Author: Anne Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-20T01:00:00+00:00
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## Ann Hornaday
Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday dies at 66.
## 23 Years of Reviews
She was the Washington Post film critic for 23 years starting in 1995.
## Pulitzer Finalist
Her reviews earned her a Pulitzer Prize finalist status in 2008.
## Survivor
She outlived most peers who now write Substacks or work freelance.
## Key takeaway

Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday dies at 66 after 23 years reviewing films.