"My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy," Sally Field said about former love Burt Reynolds Sally Field Mourns Former Love Burt Reynolds: He's 'in My Heart, for As Long As I Live' “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away,” Field said in a statement to PEOPLE. “They stay alive, even forty years later. My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. Field and Reynolds first met on the set of their film Smokey and the Bandit in 1977 and swiftly began dating. The two went on to star together in four films and dated for nearly five years before calling it quits in 1982. Despite their breakup, Reynolds revealed in a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair that he still loved Field decades later, calling her the “love of my life.” Reynolds said he continued to “miss her terribly,” adding, “Even now, it’s hard on me. I don’t know why I was so stupid. Men are like that, you know. You find the perfect person, and then you do everything you can to screw it up.” Film and Television Sally Field and Burt Reynolds | Credit: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock In an interview with PEOPLE that same year, Reynolds said he “really adored” Field. “It was real,” he said of their relationship. “She’s very, very special. Her mother and I… I loved her mother.” burt-reynolds-sally-field Sally Field and Burt Reynolds | Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage Reynolds said it was Field’s mother who warned him about hurting her. “I know you’re going to break her heart, but please be gentle,” her mother told the actor. “I said, ‘I don’t know how you could break somebody heart and be gentle, but I don’t intend to break her heart. You never intend to,” Reynolds said. Speaking to EW and PEOPLE Editorial Director Jess Cagle about Reynolds’ comments in March 2016 during a SiriusXM Town Hall, the actress responded, “Well, yeah.” Film and Television Burt Reynolds and Sally Field | Credit: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock The Longest Yard actor died Thursday morning at Jupiter Medical in Florida, according to manager Erik Kritzer. “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,” Reynolds’ niece, Nancy Lee Hess, said in a statement. “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.” “So many people have already contacted me, to tell me how they benefitted professionally and personally from my uncle’s kindness,” she continued. “I want to thank all of his amazing fans who have always supported and cheered him on, through all of the hills and valleys of his life and career.” “My family and I appreciate the outpouring of love for my uncle, and I ask that everyone please respect our family’s privacy at this very difficult time.” Reynolds had been battling health issues the past years. In 2013, the actor’s rep said he was in intensive care in a Florida hospital for treatment of flu symptoms, including dehydration.<doc-sep>Burt Reynolds died Thursday at 82, and the beloved actor’s passing prompted tributes from across Hollywood. And that included Sally Field, Reynolds’ former costar — and girlfriend. In an emotional statement, Field paid tribute to Reynolds, saying, “My years with Burt never leave my mind.” Reynolds and Field first met on the set of Smokey and the Bandit, and later starred in the movie’s sequel, plus The End and Hooper. The two were also a romantic couple, dating until 1982. Reynolds later called Field the “love of my life” and in retrospect regretted letting their relationship end. “Even now, it’s hard on me. I don’t know why I was so stupid,” he told Vanity Fair in 2015. “Men are like that, you know. You find the perfect person, and then you do everything you can to screw it up.” Ron Galella Getty Images The two didn’t keep in touch in recent years. “We don’t really talk to each other, no,” Field told People in 2016. When she was asked about Reynolds calling her the one who got away, she responded, “Well, yeah.” Field, who went on to marry Steven Craig and later Alan Greisman, issued a statement in her ex-boyfriend’s memory, noting she still remembers their time together fondly. “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away. They stay alive, even forty years later," Field said in a statement, according to Entertainment Tonight. "My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy.” This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>(CNN) — Co-stars, friends and famous admirers of actor Burt Reynolds are paying tribute to the late legend upon news of his death. Reynolds, 82, died Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to his agent Todd Eisner. “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away. They stay alive, even forty years later. My years with Burt never leave my mind,” said actress Sally Field, whom Reynolds once called “the love of my life.” “He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy.” Field and Reynolds were co-stars in 1977’s “Smokey and the Bandit,” one of Reynolds’s most famous films. Another one of his former co-stars, Dolly Parton, with whom he starred in 1982’s “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” also expressed her sadness over the actor’s passing. “I know we will always remember his funny laugh, that mischievous sparkle in his eyes, and his quirky sense of humor,” she wrote. “You will always be my favorite sheriff, rest in peace my little buddy. I will always love you, Dolly.” The range of Reynolds’ talent and the memorable roles he played is reflected in the films for which he’s being remembered – everything from “Deliverance” to “Boogie Nights,” in which he played a director of adult films. Director Kevin Smith called Reynolds “THE movie star of my childhood.” “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 wrote on Twitter. “He was true American icon. Hate to see him go…” Other tributes include: Sally Field “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away. They stay alive, even forty years later. My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy.” - statement to CNN Dolly Parton “Oh how sad I am today along with Burt’s millions of fans around the world as we mourn one of our favorite leading men. I know we will always remember his funny laugh, that mischievous sparkle in his eyes, and his quirky sense of humor. You will always be my favorite sheriff, rest in peace my little buddy. I will always love you, Dolly.” – via Twitter Julie Andrews “Blake [Edwards] and I were very fond of Burt and we loved working with him. He will always be remembered for his humor and charisma and will be missed enormously. Burt’s talent was one of a kind.” – statement to CNN Mark Wahlberg “Rest in peace to a legend and a friend. #BurtReynolds.” – via Twitter Rest in peace to a legend and a friend. #BurtReynolds pic.twitter.com/HnmCCTv1d1 — Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) September 6, 2018 Sylvester Stallone “A sad day, my friend BURT REYNOLDS Has passed away. I remember him back in 1979, he always reminded me that I should’ve cast him as Colonel Trautman in FIRST BLOOD , I said that’s impossible, because you’re too expensive and too famous, and probably tougher than Rambo ! He laughed , He had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed his company so much… RIP.” – via Instagram Reba McEntire “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.” – via Twitter 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 Michael Chiklis “I owe my career, at least in part, to the great Burt Reynolds. Heartbroken to learn of his passing. He was one of a kind. A fun loving, charismatic talent who did many good deeds quietly, without personal expectation but rather out of the kindness of his extraordinary heart. RIP.” – via Twitter Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger “Burt Reynolds was one of my heroes. He was a trailblazer. He showed the way to transition from being an athlete to being the highest paid actor, and he always inspired me. He also had a great sense of humor - check out his Tonight Show clips. My thoughts are with his family.” – via Twitter Billy Dee Williams “Burt Reynolds was a friend of mine, sad to hear of his passing.” – via Twitter Erik Estrada “So sad hearing about the passing of Burt Reynolds. Such a nice man, true friend & a good soul! You left this world with wonderful memories..We will miss you my friend- RIP.” – via Twitter Former NFL player Jarrett Payton “Burt Reynolds and my dad were close friends. BR gave my dad this FSU leather jacket around 95. The day I committed to The #Canes, @walterpayton came home, grab the jacket & said ‘time to get rid of this.’ RIP BR.” – via Twitter Burt Reynolds and my dad were close friends. BR gave my dad this FSU leather jacket around 95. The day I committed to The #Canes, @walterpayton came home, grab the jacket & said “time to get rid of this.” RIP BR 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/M9fsQDxg5h — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 6, 2018 Patton Oswalt “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.” – via Twitter Steve Harvey “Very sad to hearing about the passing of Burt Reynolds. He was a great actor, a philanthropist and a pioneer of the cool mustache. Thank you, Burt. You will be missed.” – via Twitter Very sad to hearing about the passing of Burt Reynolds. He was a great actor, a philanthropist and a pioneer of the cool mustache. Thank you, Burt. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/nuuFWMSnJg — Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) September 6, 2018 Paul Wesley<doc-sep>Late actor Burt Reynolds didn’t shy away from his critics, frequently addressing what fans and the press thought of him — as well as what he thought of himself. The mustachioed star, who died Thursday at age 82, played football on a Florida State scholarship until a knee injury ended his athletic career. Off the field and at the height of his career, he was best known for dominating the box office in the 1970s with hits like “Smokey and the Bandit.” Though a series of flops and tabloid-ready scandals turned Reynolds into a punchline for some time, the actor mounted a comeback on the small screen. He earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his starring role in the 1990s sitcom “Evening Shade” and belated critical acclaim as porn director Jack Horner in 1997’s “Boogie Nights,” which earned him a supporting actor Oscar nomination. More recently, Reynolds played an aging actor in “The Last Movie Star” — a role that made the octogenarian reflect on his prolific career. Advertisement Following are some of the wit and wisdom Reynolds imparted in the pages of the Los Angeles Times over the years. RELATED: Burt Reynolds’ costars and admirers ‘mourn one of our favorite leading men’ » 1 / 18 Burt Reynolds as Bo “Bandit” Darville in 1977’s “Smokey And The Bandit.” (Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images) 2 / 18 Burt Reynolds discusses a scene with director Paul Bogart during New York location shooting of the ABC series “Hawk” on May 27, 1966. (Joe Caneva / Associzated Press) 3 / 18 Singer Dinah Shore and Burt Reynolds appear together in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 1971. (Harold Filan / Associated Press) 4 / 18 Burt Reynolds appears in a scene from the 1972 film “Deliverance.” (Warner Bros. / Warner Bros.) 5 / 18 From left, Ned Beatty, Jon Voight, Ronny Cox, Bill McKinney and Burt Reynolds appear in a scene from John Boorman’s survivalist drama “Deliverance.” (Warner Bros ) 6 / 18 Burt Reynolds and Sally Field in “Smokey and the Bandit.” (Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images) 7 / 18 Burt Reynolds pinches the cheeks of comedian Dom DeLuise during a roast of Reynolds in Atlanta on Dec. 2, 1977. (Steve Helber / Associated Press) 8 / 18 Burt Reynolds polishes his Hollywood Walk of Fame star at its unveiling ceremony in Los Angeles on March 15, 1978. (Associated Press) 9 / 18 Burt Reynolds sits for a photo as he receives an award at UCLA in 1980. (Iris Schneider / Los Angeles Times) 10 / 18 “Boogie Nights” star Burt Reynolds holds his award for supporting actor in a motion picture at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 18, 1998. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) 11 / 18 Burt Reynolds displays his Supporting Actor of the Year Award during the ShoWest Awards ceremony in Las Vegas on March 12, 1998. (Lennox McLendon / Associated Press) 12 / 18 Burt Reynolds fields media questions about the film “The Crew” at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Aug. 20, 2000. (Amy E. Conn / Associated Press) 13 / 18 Burt Reynolds is photographed by The Times on May 13, 2005, as he promotes his role in the film “The Longest Yard,” a remake of his 1974 film. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times) 14 / 18 Burt Reynolds joins Adam Sandler in the 2005 remake of “The Longest Yard.” (Tracy Bennett / Associated Press) 15 / 18 Burt Reynolds at the Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con on Aug. 22, 2015. (Barry Brecheisen / Invision / Associated Press) 16 / 18 Burt Reynolds sits on a 1977 Pontiac Trans-Am at the world premiere of “The Bandit” during the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2016. (Jack Plunkett / Invision / Associated Press) 17 / 18 Burt Reynolds poses for a portrait as he promotes the movie “The Last Movie Star” in Beverly Hills on March 21, 2018. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) 18 / 18 Burt Reynolds sits for a portrait as he promotes his role in “The Last Movie Star” in Beverly Hills on March 21, 2018. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) On his career: “Nobody can get to you if you’re happy. Once I got back into being a working actor instead of being a movie star, I realized what Clint Eastwood’s been trying to tell me for years: Life is too short for you not to do the projects you want to do with the people you like.” “I had a good run at the top, which I never expected to last as long as it did. Now I feel I’ve gotten better at my craft.” (1987) On what his peers might think: “I know a lot of people in this business think I’m a has-been, but I know the public will give me another chance. I’ve got a lot to prove to a lot of people.” (1987) Advertisement On love and ex-girlfriend Sally Field: “I’m a romanticist. I always think that the women I fall in love with, I’m going to be with them forever. I really felt I was lucky to be with Sally. The great minds at Universal never thought she was sexy or talented enough to be in ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ but I knew then and still feel she’s a super talent. … I’m not going to get in a urinating contest with Sally because I’d lose.” (1987) RELATED: Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson: The ugly divorce that just wouldn’t end » On plastic surgery: Advertisement “After you’re in the spotlight for a long time, people, both men and women, are forever whispering names of surgeons in your ear, along with little exercises to shape up the turkey neck, the double chin, the sagging eye. I’ve been punched so much through the years, both playing [foot]ball and doing stunts, that my right eyelid sagged so badly my peripheral vision was affected. I had a little work done on it to get it back remotely where it belonged.<doc-sep>
Celebrities are taking to social media to pay tribute to popular film star Burt Reynolds, who has died at age 82, multiple news outlets have confirmed, including The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and CBS News. Reynolds, known for his work in films such as "Deliverance," "The Longest Yard" and "Smokey and the Bandit," was celebrated for his career on Twitter and Instagram Thursday. The passing of a legend:Burt Reynolds dies at 82 Burt Reynolds' essential roles:From 'Smokey and the Bandit' to 'Boogie Nights' More:Burt Reynolds' best quotes on love, regret and posing drunk, naked The man, the myth, the mustache:We GIF thanks for Reynolds' famous facial hair More:Listen to the emergency 911 call for Burt Reynolds Reynolds' second wife Loni Anderson shared this statement about the "wonderful director and actor" she was married to from 1988 to 1994. "(My son) Quinton and I are extremely touched by the tremendous outpouring of love and support from friends and family throughout the world," she said. "He was a big part of my life for twelve years and Quinton's loving father for thirty years. We will miss him and his great laugh." Sally Field, his "Smokey and the Bandit" co-star who Reynolds has called the "love of my life," released a statement Thursday. “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away," she said in the statement. "They stay alive, even forty years later. My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy.” Reynolds' "Boogie Nights" co-star Mark Wahlberg said, "Rest in peace to a legend and a friend." Sylvester Stallone called it a "sad day" that his friend Reynolds had died. "He had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed his company so much," Stallone wrote in an Instagram post. "Oh how sad I am today along with Burt's millions of fans around the world as we mourn one of our favorite leading men," Dolly Parton tweeted out with a photo. "I know we will always remember his funny laugh, that mischievous sparkle in his eyes, and his quirky sense of humor. You will always be my favorite sheriff, rest in peace my little buddy. I will always love you." Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted a touching tribute: "Burt Reynolds was one of my heroes. He was a trailblazer. He showed the way to transition from being an athlete to being the highest paid actor, and he always inspired me." "No one had more fun and made it fun for everybody else," wrote Whoopi Goldberg. "Rest in Peace old friend. condolences to the family and everyone who loved him." "Extremely sad to hear about the passing of Burt Reynolds," Blake Shelton wrote. "Possibly my favorite personality of all time. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family." Steve Harvey was "very sad" to hear about Reynolds. "He was a great actor, a philanthropist and a pioneer of the cool mustache." Ryan Reynolds tweeted a photo of himself dressed as Deadpool underneath a photo of Burt, striking the same pose. "He did it first. And best. And naked," Ryan tweeted. Lena Dunham said Reynolds was the "glorious dictionary definition of a golden man. Thank you for spreading your glow." "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," Kevin Smith tweeted. "He was true American icon. Hate to see him go..." "RIP to another legend," Josh Gad said in a tweet. "A very great loss." Russell Crowe mourned his "Mystery, Alaska" co-star: "He was a friend of mine... Remembering every member of the Mystery, Alaska cast and crew, what a lovely community that was, I hope you are all happy and busy." "A great Hollywood icon has left us," tweeted Antonio Banderas. "Thank you for all the hours of entertainment." Comedian Neal Brennan shared a story about the late actor. He was doing hours of voiceover work for a video game. His only request from the producer? "Every once in a while, just gimme an 'Atta boy, Burt.' Let me know I'm doing okay.'" "Anyhow, Atta boy, Burt. RIP," Brennan wrote. Actor Josh Henderson remembered his time with Reynolds on the set of "Broken Bridges": "Just wanna send out a note of love and my condolences for the legend that is #BurtReynolds... It was an honor getting to share a set with him.