After news broke on Sept. 6 that iconic star Burt Reynolds, 82, died of cardiac arrest, many country stars, including Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and more, shared their remembrances of the Bandit.
Extremely sad to hear about the passing of Burt Reynolds.. Possibly my favorite personality of all time. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 7, 2018
When Bob McDill writes the entire chorus of a #1 Don Williams song about someone, that says it all. Rest In Peace Burt Reynolds. You showed us country boys how to be cool. #thebandit… https://t.co/H2JFw9RiLc
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) September 6, 2018
God Bless and RIP to THE BANDIT. Burt Reynolds was a living legend on screen and a philanthropist off screen. Rest easy. pic.twitter.com/hRcga0oP9m
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) September 6, 2018
Working with Burt Reynolds was a bucket list check mark. Great guy. Icon. Hey bandit, rest peaceful. -T pic.twitter.com/eI1VzgdZVg
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) September 6, 2018
Burt Reynolds. A trailblazer, Hollywood legend, and a true hero of ours. Thank you for the incredible films and memories. We’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/G3Kxz2i0Gq
— Big & Rich (@bigandrich) September 6, 2018
Goodbye for now my friend! You were truly one of a kind. Working with you on “Reel Love” and getting to call you “Dad” is a time I will cherish forever. Til we meet again. #RIPBurtReynolds #BurtReynolds #loveyou #goodbyemyfriend pic.twitter.com/EyYGWAIkz9
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) September 6, 2018
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) September 6, 2018
We’ll miss you #BurtReynolds #RIPBurtReynolds pic.twitter.com/enD3Lctn1v
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 6, 2018
“Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.” See you when we get there, Bandit. #RIPBurtReynolds pic.twitter.com/bhhfb97iA1
— Big Kenny Alphin (@BigKennyTV) September 6, 2018
So sad to hear of the passing of Burt Reynolds. Loved his swagger, sense of humor and good ole boy persona. #RIPBurtReynolds https://t.co/VHfn5epQRJ
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) September 6, 2018
My good friend has started a new journey. Rest in my peace my friend. I’ll never forget the wonderful times we spent together. #BurtReynolds pic.twitter.com/DXzIchYDjl
— Reba (@reba) September 6, 2018
R I P Burt Reynolds… #BurtReynolds
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) September 6, 2018
The CDB family is saddened to hear about the passing of Burt Reynolds. Prayers for his family and loved ones. – TeamCDB pic.twitter.com/JmgLwtG7bW
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) September 6, 2018
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