HOLLYWOOD star Burt Reynolds has died aged 82, his publicist has said.
A spokesman for Reynolds said the star died in Jupiter, Florida, yesterday morning after suffering a heart attack.
Reynolds was known for starring in films including The Longest Yard, Boogie Nights and Smokey and the Bandit.
American rapper Vanilla Ice paid tribute to the actor by posting a photo of himself with Reynolds on social media.
He wrote: “My good friend Bert Reynolds has passed away. Feeling super emotional right now. Long live The #Legend #Bandit #BurtReynolds you will be missed.”
Actor Wesley Snipes referenced a line from Smokey and the Bandit in an online tribute to Reynolds.
Snipes tweeted: “I will never forget our dinners, laughs and gems you dropped.
“Meeting you was one of the greater joys of my adult life and artistic career. You were the ‘Man’ then, now and forever in my book.
“10-4 Bandit, you’ve got nothing but open road now – love, WS. the Student.”
US comedian and TV presenter Steve Harvey tweeted a framed photograph of himself with Reynolds. Harvey wrote: “Very sad to hearing about the passing of Burt Reynolds. He was a great actor, a philanthropist and a pioneer of the cool moustache. Thank you, Burt. You will be missed.”
Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood wrote: “Sad to hear of the passing of legend, Burt Reynolds.”
Comedian Ricky Gervais added: “RIP Burt Reynolds. Seems his whole career was tongue in cheek. Always warm and funny.”
US filmmaker Kevin Smith wrote: “As THE movie star of my childhood, the Bandit stole our hearts for decades. I always loved how Burt Reynolds worked with his friends as often as he could and then showcased the fun of movie-making in the end credits of his flicks.
“He was true a American icon. Hate to see him go.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel