Actor Burt Reynolds Passed Away at the Age of 82

The entertainment industry lost a legend today. Actor Burt Reynolds passed away at the age of 82. The Michigan native, who spent the better part of 60 years entertaining the world suffered a cardiac arrest according to his agent, Todd Eisner.

It’s hard to a career as big and wide reaching as Reynolds without touching Disney in some way. His Disney roles include appearing as himself in the 1988 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular and appearing in Mickey’s 60th Birthday.

He also worked with Disney’s subsidiary, Buena Vista Television, subsidiary on the Win, Lose or Draw gameshow. This family friendly show was based off game nights held at his house with a set modeled after his living room. Reynolds served as co-producer along with with host Bert Convy, BVTV and game show veteran Richard S. Kline. From 1987 to 1989 the show aired on NBC with a syndicated edition running until 1990. From 1989 until 1992 Teen Win, Lose, or Draw aired on Disney Channel with a revival in 2014.

But when I think of Burt Reynolds and Disney I must admit I go straight to “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” In that animated film Burt Reynolds was spoofed as the character Boat Reynolds although he does not speak.

Finally, Reynolds is mentioned in Herbie Goes Bananas and played the role of Judge Walter Burns in the 1999 Hollywood Pictures film, distributed by Buena Vista Pictures, “Mystery, Alaska.”

All of us at Chip and Co send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and coworkers of this legendary entertainer. You will be missed Burt Reynolds.

Source: CNN and IMDB

Photo Credit: THR

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