Burt Reynolds has died aged 82. The legendary actor died of a heart attack in a hospital in Florida on Thursday morning. According to TMZ, his family were by his side when he passed away. Reynolds went into cardiac arrest at home, and was transferred to hospital, where he died. The actor is survived by his son Quinton.
Reynolds was best known for his roles in Smokey and the Bandit, The Longest Yard and Boogie Nights – for which he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.