Burt Reynolds has passed away at 82

Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82 from a heart attack.

The actor went into cardiac arrest at a hospital in Florida on Thursday, September 6, with his family at his side.

Reynolds was best known for his roles in 1977's Smokey and the Bandit, 1996's Striptease and 1997's Boogie Nights - the last of which earned him an Oscar nomination.

He was also filming Quentin Tarantino's new movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alongside Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is expected to hit theaters in 2019.

Reynolds' health was previously a concern and the actor underwent heart surgery in 2010.

His manager told CNN at the time that Reynolds 'has a great motor with brand new pipes.'

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