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60. He was riveting in "Deliverance". "The Longest Yard" too.

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Thu Sep 6, 2018, 10:51 PM

Sep 2018

And when he dropped in on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” you always knew you were in for a great time.

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Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Burt Reynolds is dead in Florida. [View all] steve2470 Sep 2018 OP

So many memories RandySF Sep 2018 #1

His. Tor. Y. underpants Sep 2018 #2

Just watched The Longest Yard a few days ago. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #17

One of the greatest movies of all time, IMHO. Dave Starsky Sep 2018 #52

Fond memories of an entertaining actor who had some great moments on screen. marble falls Sep 2018 #3

Oh, wow... THat's a bit of a gut punch... hlthe2b Sep 2018 #4

I am sorry to read this. He was a notable star, one who did what he wanted. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2018 #5

Shocked and sad. yuiyoshida Sep 2018 #6

. irisblue Sep 2018 #7

I liked him in The End with Dom DeLouis. Grammy23 Sep 2018 #8

"Help me make it, I'll give you 50% of everything I make, 50% percent, God... ADX Sep 2018 #22

I don't know about very recently OriginalGeek Sep 2018 #30

My dad loved that movie Docreed2003 Sep 2018 #35

I'm sure he was happy it was in Florida. Aristus Sep 2018 #9

My grandmother was the cafeteria manager when he was at FSU. LeftInTX Sep 2018 #55

RIP Burt Reynolds. iluvtennis Sep 2018 #10

Oh no. geardaddy Sep 2018 #11

... Solly Mack Sep 2018 #12

I must've watched Smokey and the Bandit a dozen times when i was growing up. Calista241 Sep 2018 #13

"The Last Movie Star" Gidney N Cloyd Sep 2018 #14

I just watched that a couple weeks ago PatSeg Sep 2018 #47

Sally Field, Paul Williams & Mike Henry Last Surviving From Smokey & Bandit LandOfHopeAndDreams Sep 2018 #15

Mike Henry, while not having a bunch of lines in it... Dennis Donovan Sep 2018 #64

RIP Kingofalldems Sep 2018 #16

This was the last time... CanSocDem Sep 2018 #18

This is terrible but I'm looking forward to watching his movies now Dorn Sep 2018 #19

Why did his popularity take a dive in Florida? bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #20

Beats me OriginalGeek Sep 2018 #42

RIP Burt. 47of74 Sep 2018 #21

The Bandit is signing off ..... jb5150 Sep 2018 #23

His final movie, "The Last Movie Star" is a nice tribute to him still_one Sep 2018 #24

I was never keen on him as an actor, but I give him high marks for throwing shade on the orange anus Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #25

rest in peace to one cool dude nt elmac Sep 2018 #26

I loved him in the Cannon Ball Run movies The Genealogist Sep 2018 #27

Oh wow. BumRushDaShow Sep 2018 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author John Fante Sep 2018 #29

Why? Is he not dead? JenniferJuniper Sep 2018 #31

RIP DonCoquixote Sep 2018 #32

Three almost interesting facts ... PBC_Democrat Sep 2018 #33

That's some kismet you got going on there. chowder66 Sep 2018 #46

White Lightning, Gator, WW & The Dixie Dance Kings Miles Archer Sep 2018 #34

I liked WW & The Dixie Dance Kings workinclasszero Sep 2018 #37

I enjoyed WW ... also missingfink Sep 2018 #44

WW and the Dixie Dancekings is a fun, crazy movie. Dave Starsky Sep 2018 #58

Oh, wow. Totally forgot until you brought it up. What an era. nt joet67 Sep 2018 #63

RIP Burt workinclasszero Sep 2018 #36

he was great as Dan August. Javaman Sep 2018 #38

I remember that show. Dave Starsky Sep 2018 #57

exactly. Javaman Sep 2018 #66

Sexiest man in America in his day... Liberty Belle Sep 2018 #39

Hooper ... Drifter Sep 2018 #40

Jeez, now I feel old as dirt Bayard Sep 2018 #41

I liked that movie, as well. classof56 Sep 2018 #45

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this. LisaM Sep 2018 #43

RIP Burt onecent Sep 2018 #48

Best Little Whorehouse In Texas DinahMoeHum Sep 2018 #49

RIP Baclava Sep 2018 #50

First show I saw Burt on was Gunsmoke... Maxheader Sep 2018 #51

RIP Mr. Reynolds Power 2 the People Sep 2018 #53

If we could have all been Bert - packman Sep 2018 #54

He never did anything better than his role in "Deliverance" in my opinion. (nt) Paladin Sep 2018 #56

That was his most serious role, and he excelled. Dave Starsky Sep 2018 #59

He was riveting in "Deliverance". "The Longest Yard" too. calimary Sep 2018 #60

Good movies and right about the Tonight Show LiberalLovinLug Sep 2018 #61

My favorites were when he played against type TexasBushwhacker Sep 2018 #62

Cross gently, Burt. Dennis Donovan Sep 2018 #65