Burt Reynolds Dead at 82 & Mac Miller Dead at 26
- Connor Ottem
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min read
Burt Reynolds, star of classic movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, and Boogie Nights, died yesterday at the age of 82 due to a heart attack. The actor had been struggling with heart disease and was admitted into a hospital in Florida before passing away.
Reynolds was one of the biggest movie stars of the 70s, From 1978 to 1982, he was Hollywood's top-grossing star, a feat that hasn't been replicated since the 1940s. He was best known for his wisecracking, seemingly carefree persona, which attracted audiences to him. Indeed, this was why critics rarely took him seriously, and Reynolds himself admitted that it hampered him when he tried to look for more serious roles.
Reynolds died before he could shoot his role in the upcoming Quentin Tarantino movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which is to feature a massive ensemble cast of Hollywood's biggest stars. His niece, Nancy Lee Hess, issued the following statement after his death.
"My uncle was not just a movie icon; he was a generous, passionate and sensitive man who was dedicated to his family, friends, fans and acting students. He has had health issues, however, this was totally unexpected. He was tough. Anyone who breaks their tailbone on a river and finishes the movie is tough. And that’s who he was. My uncle was looking forward to working with Quentin Tarantino [In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood] and the amazing cast that was assembled."
He is survived by his ex-wife, Loni Anderson, and their son, Quinton.
SOURCES
Comments