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‘Deliverance,’ ‘Boogie Nights’ Star Burt Reynolds Dies

  US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” died on Thursday, his publicist announced. Advertisement The 82-year-old actor, a huge … Continue reading ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Boogie Nights’ Star Burt Reynolds Dies


(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 7, 2001 US actor Burt Reynolds poses for a picture during Deauville Festival of American Cinema, where he presents US director Bill Bennet’s film “Tempted”. US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” died on September 6, 2018, his publicist announced.The 82-year-old actor, who was a huge box office attraction in the 1970s, died at a hospital in Florida, his manager Erik Kritzer told the Hollywood Reporter. Alain JOCARD / AFP
US actor Burt Reynolds poses for a picture during Deauville Festival of American Cinema, where he presents US director Bill Bennet’s film “Tempted”. Alain JOCARD / AFP

 

US actor Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” died on Thursday, his publicist announced.

The 82-year-old actor, a huge box office draw in the 1970s, died at a hospital in Florida, his manager Erik Kritzer told the Hollywood Reporter.

Reynolds, whose career spanned six decades, received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of porn director Jack Horner in the 1997 film “Boogie Nights.”

Last year, he received critical acclaim for his performance in the indie movie “The Last Movie Star.”

AFP