Throughout the 1970s and 80s, perhaps no other actor in the world was more sought after than Burt Reynolds.

Reynolds’ acting career spanned six decades and the list of television shows and films he starred in is simply unbelievable.

“He was the nicest, most giving person I think I’ve ever met in my life.” Gene Kennedy worked with Burt Reynolds for nearly a decade and says he will always be grateful for their friendship. “Every day, especially today, we think about him all the time. Now, a year later, Transportation Nation Network (TNN) spoke with Reynolds’ close friend and business partner, Gene Kennedy, about what made Reynolds so beloved. Jupiter, FL – One year ago today the world suddenly and sadly lost an unforgettable American movie legend, and the trucking industry lost a dear friend.īest known by truckers as Bo “Bandit” Darville from the 1977 movie classic Smokey and the Bandit, Burt Reynolds passed away at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack on September 6, 2018.

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