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Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds passes away at 82
Updated On: 07 September, 2018 07:42 AM IST | | mid-day online desk
In his long career, Burt Reynolds appeared in Broadway shows before embarking on a journey to become a movie star. 1978 to 1982 were the years when he leaped into stardom

In this file photo taken on March 21, 2018 actor Burt Reynolds speaks during a Q&A session at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Last Movie Star' at the Egyptian Theatre on March 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Pic/AFP
Veteran actor Burt Reynolds died after suffering a heart attack in the American state of Florida on Thursday. The 82-year-old star has starred in TV shows like 'Dan August' and 'Gun Smoke' among many. One of the major highlights in his career was receiving an Oscar nomination for his 1997 film 'Boogie Nights'. Apart from an Oscar nomination, Burt Reynolds also won an Emmy and Golden Globe award for his role in 'Evening Shade'.
'The Longest Yard' star in his memoir titled 'But Enough About Me: A Memoir' had mentioned that he always had "wanted to experience everything" before he passes away.


