Hollywood has lost a legend.
Burt Reynolds passed away from cardiac arrest on the morning
of Thursday, Sept. 6 his agent tell Access.
The actor was 82 at the time of his passing.
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He was known for his roles in “Smokey and the Bandit,” “Boogie Nights,” “Deliverance” and “Striptease.”
Stars took to social media to react to the sad news.
My good friend has started a new journey. Rest in my peace my friend. I’ll never forget the wonderful times we spent together. #BurtReynolds pic.twitter.com/DXzIchYDjl
— Reba (@reba) September 6, 2018
Burt Reynolds & Clint Eastwood were fired from GUNSMOKE & RAWHIDE at the same time. Burt was told he couldn't act and Clint his neck was too skinny. In the parking lot, Burt said to Clint, "I dunno what you're gonna do, but I'm gonna take acting lessons." #RIPBurtReynolds
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 6, 2018
R.I.P. Burt Reynolds, underrated as a dramatic actor (Deliverance), underrated as a director (Sharkey's Machine), but also a rare movie star that seemed to be just having an absolute ball onscreen. Nobody broke frame with a bigger gleam in his eye. "Just watch ol' Bandit run." pic.twitter.com/L4NlRyqahb
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) September 6, 2018
R.I.P. Burt Reynolds.
— Stephanie Swaim
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