Rest in peace, Burt Reynolds. Hollywood is mourning the loss of the legendary actor, who has died at age 82, his rep told ET on Thursday. According to his rep, Reynolds had a heart attack at home and was transported to the hospital where he died. His family was by his side. Stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger quickly took to social media to pay tribute to Reynolds, who rose to fame with a series of box office hits in the 1970s. "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," Schwarzenegger wrote. "He also had a great sense of humor - check out his Tonight Show clips. My thoughts are with his family." 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. — Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 6, 2018 Reba McEntire, who worked with Reynolds in the 1993 TV movie The Man From Left Field, also mourned the actor, writing, "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." My good friend has started a new journey. Rest in my peace my friend. I’ll never forget the wonderful times we spent together. #BurtReynoldspic.twitter.com/DXzIchYDjl — Reba (@reba) September 6, 2018 "Quinton and I are extremely touched by the tremendous support from friends and family throughout the world," Emmy nominated actress and Reynolds' second wife Loni Anderson said in a statement to ET. "Burt was a wonderful director and actor. 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." See more celeb reactions below. RIP Burt Reynolds. Watch Deliverance - The Longest Yard - Boogie Nights - The Last Movie Star — Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) September 6, 2018 Burt Reynolds. True legend. Our hero. Funny as hell and a for-real badass. So many great movies. So many great stories. Such a great Dad. Will be missed by all. Deepest condolences to his family. — Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) September 6, 2018 Im 19. I get a few lines in a movie. The megastar on set was really nice and cool to this punk actor(me) for no reason. The director called me before the movie came out to tell me I had hit the cutting room floor. But I never forgot that Star. Thanks Burt. RIP — Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) September 6, 2018 Rest in peace to a legend and a friend. #BurtReynoldspic.twitter.com/HnmCCTv1d1 — Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) September 6, 2018 Not a day goes by that I don't quote THE END: "I wanna liiiive!" #RIPBurtReynolds — Alex Borstein (@AlexBorstein) September 6, 2018 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 American icon. Hate to see him go... https://t.co/jaMZjJA4e8 — KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) September 6, 2018 What a traumatic week. Now today. My good friend Bert Reynolds has passed away. Feeling super emotional right now. Long live The #Legend#Bandit#BurtReynolds you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/JcJZ5VmU1J — Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) September 6, 2018 Burt Reynolds was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever worked with. He took me under his wing when I was first starting out as an actor and offered friendship, advice and guidance. I’ll never forget how much that meant to me. — Paul Wesley (@paulwesley) September 6, 2018 Sad to hear of the passing of legend, Burt Reynolds. — Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) September 6, 2018 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 Damn, R.I.P. Burt Reynolds — Freddie Prinze Jr. (@RealFPJr) September 6, 2018 RIP Burt Reynolds. Seems his whole career was tongue in cheek. Always warm and funny. — Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 6, 2018 Sad to hear Burt Reynolds has died. Man.. I grew up watching Cannonball Run.. Smokey and the Bandit... Stroker Ace and so many others. He had a swagger and a charm that I really enjoyed. Boogie Nights is one of my fav films. #RIP — DC (@DaneCook) September 6, 2018 I will never forget our dinners,laughs & gems you dropped. Meeting you was one of the greater joys of my adult life & artistic career. You were the “Man” then, now & forever in my book. 10-4 Bandit ,you’ve got nothing but open road now - love, WS. the Student. #burtreynolds 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/uhdAGjtH8H — WS (@wesleysnipes) 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 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 — Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) September 6, 2018 As a kid I must have seen Smokey and the Bandit 10 times in the theatre. Met Burt Reynolds a few years back... so glad I did. Deliverance, Boogie Nights... some great ones. RIP — Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) September 6, 2018 Rip Burt Reynolds - old school movie star but also a great actor with underrated skill Comedic dramatic charismatic Give delieverence a - re watch - 4 brilliant actors — John Cusack (@johncusack) September 7, 2018 R.I.P Burt Reynolds . He was a friend of mine. R.I.P Judge, R.I.P Old Bear, R.I.P Innocence, R.I.P Youth. Remembering every member of the Mystery, Alaska cast and crew, what a lovely community that was, I hope you are all happy and busy . — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 6, 2018 “Stroker Ace was born to race” Much respect to you Burt Reynolds. RIP pic.twitter.com/w8FlIShmIR — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 6, 2018 Fair you well Burt Reynolds no one had more fun & made it fun for everybody else...Rest In Peace old friend. condolences to the family and everyone who loved him..❤️ — Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) September 6, 2018 Extremely sad to hear about the passing of Burt Reynolds.. Possibly my favorite personality of all time. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. — Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 7, 2018 Burt (Reynolds) was a true gentleman and was a member of Hollywood’s old school of screen charisma, charm and class. His comedic wit made you laugh till you cried and if you were lucky enough to spend any time with him, you were truly one of the fortunate ones. — ERIK ESTRADA (@ErikEstrada) September 7, 2018 It was my pleasure to work with Burt Reynolds and spend some time with him. He was a wonderful guy a wonderful actor. No one had more fun making movies than Burt and it showed! I also learned a great lesson on how to treat people just watching him with his fans. So long Burt! — Kurtwood Smith (@tahitismith) September 7, 2018 I wrote a few words about my friend Burt Reynolds. I miss him. #RIPBurtRenyoldshttps://t.co/O5BTmIsLIG — Adam Rifkin (@AdamRifkin) September 7, 2018 I am very sad to loose Burt Reynolds today. He was one of my film heros going to the movies in the 70’s! It was an honor to get to share the screen with him!<doc-sep>Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of "Smokey and the Bandit," "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," has died. Reynolds' agent, Todd Eisner, confirmed to NBC News that the actor died Thursday morning of cardiac arrest. He was 82. "No comment, just heartbreaking," Eisner said. One of Hollywood's biggest stars during the 1970s and early 1980s, Reynolds, who once turned down the role of James Bond, was known as much for his comedy chops as he was for his high-profile celebrity romances. Reynolds earned an Oscar nomination for his role as porn director Jack Horner in 1997's "Boogie Nights." Alamy But when Reynolds turned to more serious roles, he often dazzled critics with his performances — earning an Academy Award nomination and the best reviews of his career for his role as a porn director in the 1997 film "Boogie Nights." Farewell, Stroker Ace. Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82, per an NBC News report. pic.twitter.com/W3UVrxnqsz — NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) September 6, 2018 In the early 1990s, the actor, who'd launched his career in television westerns, returned to TV in the CBS sitcom “Evening Shade,” which brought him an Emmy. Reynolds in a scene from "Smokey and the Bandit" Art Zelin / Getty Images Oscar winner Sally Field, who dated Reynolds in the 1970s — and whom Reynolds called the love of his life — released a statement Thursday, saying, "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." Reynolds and Sally Field were lovers both on screen and in real life. Earlier this year he called the actress the love of his life. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images The actor leaves behind a son, Quinton, 30, with actress Loni Anderson, whom he was married to from 1988 to 1993. He also was married to actress Judy Carne from 1963 to 1965. As news of Reynolds' death spread Thursday, his fellow entertainers, including his "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" co-star Dolly Parton and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared their appreciation and their memories of the star. 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. — Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 6, 2018 “Stroker Ace was born to race” Much respect to you Burt Reynolds. RIP pic.twitter.com/w8FlIShmIR — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) 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 Sad to hear of the passing of legend, Burt Reynolds. — Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) September 6, 2018 I will never forget our dinners,laughs & gems you dropped. Meeting you was one of the greater joys of my adult life & artistic career. You were the “Man” then, now & forever in my book. 10-4 Bandit ,you’ve got nothing but open road now - love, WS. the Student. #burtreynolds pic.twitter.com/uhdAGjtH8H — WS (@wesleysnipes) September 6, 2018 I met Burt Reynolds once in a video store in the 90s before he did “Boogie Nights.” He was by himself and no one seemed to notice him. I said, “I just want to thank you for many hours of entertainment.” He smiled so big and shook my hand and said, “You made my day. Thank you.” — Richard Marx (@richardmarx) September 6, 2018 RIP to another legend. Grew up with my parents, my brothers and a worn out VHS copy of Cannon Ball Run, watched Deliverance on my first date with my wife (don’t ask) & revisit Boogie Nights every few months to marvel at his performance. A very great loss. https://t.co/rmwoCHJcNM — Josh Gad (@joshgad) September 6, 2018 Burt Reynolds was a friend of mine, sad to hear of his passing. — Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) September 6, 2018<doc-sep>The star of "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights" died earlier today at 82. Hollywood is reacting to the news of Burt Reynolds' death. Stars took to social media to remember the screen legend, who was best known for his roles in "Smokey and the Bandit," "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," as well as the TV series "Gunsmoke" and "Evening Shade." The acclaimed actor, whose work spanned almost six decades in TV and film, died earlier today at the age of 82, his agent confirmed to ABC News. On social media, many recalled Reynolds' charm and swagger both on and off screen and cited "Smokey and the Bandit" as one of their favorite films. Not long after news of his death broke, "Burt Reynolds," "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Boogie Nights" were trending topics on Twitter. Below are some of the reactions to Reynold's death on social media.<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.