Celebs Mourn Loss Of Hollywood Icon Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds' passing Thursday has triggered an outpouring of support from friends and colleagues in Hollywood. The legendary actor died in Florida at the age of 82. The actor was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Boogie Nights, and is known for films such as Deliverance, Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit, and The Longest Yard. According to ComicBook.com, director Kevin Smith has made frequent references to Smith's body of work in his various films, and has gone on record to state the importance of his influence. Hollywood mogul, former Mr. Universe, and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Reynolds showed him "the way to transition from being an athlete to being the highest paid actor," and said Reynolds always inspired him.