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Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds dies at 82

The sad news confirmed. - by Nikki Black
  • 07 Sep 2018

Burt Reynolds, the Hollywood megastar who's dominated the box office for over 50 years, has passed away at the age of 82. 

The actor, known for his roles in films such as Smokey and the Bandit and Boogie Nights, suffered a cardiac arrest, his agent Todd Eisner confirmed. 

'Reynolds had heart problems for years — he underwent major heart surgery in February 2010. His rep tells us Burt had appeared extremely frail recently after being in and out of the hospital,' TMZ reports. 

An iconic Hollywood sex symbol in front of the camera, Reynolds also tried his directorial hand behind it, and later earned a reputation for philanthropy after founding the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre in his home state of Florida.

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Many have taken to Twitter to mourn the icon's death. 

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Chewookie "Chewy" Reynolds on Twitter
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Burt is survived by his son Quinton Anderson Reynolds. The actor always regarded his son as his 'greatest achievement.' 

Richard A. Lertzman on Twitter

This article originally appeared on New Idea.

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Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

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