Screen legend Burt Reynolds dies at the age of 82

The 82-year-old actor suffered a cardiac arrest on September 6 and passed away at a hospital in Florida, surrounded by his family
UPDATED SEP 6, 2018

Actor Burt Reynolds died of a heart attack on Thursday morning at a hospital in Florida, according to multiple reports. The 82-year-old  Reynold was transported to a Florida hospital after going into cardiac arrest.

The Oscar-nominated actor had heart problems for years and he underwent a major heart surgery in February 2010. Burt starred in many movies and TV shows including classics like 'Smokey and the Bandit,' 'Boogie Knights' and 'Cannonball Run.'

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