Burt Reynolds dies of cardiac arrest at 82

Burt Reynolds has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 82, according to a statement released by his agent, Todd Eisner.

Automotive enthusiasts will forever remember Reynolds’ performance as the star of

Smokey and the Bandit

, where he eluded police in a classic black and gold

Pontiac

Trans Am, but he actually had a

long and storied history with fast cars on film

. The peak of his career may have been in 1997 when he received an Oscar nomination for his role in

Boogie Nights

.

Reynolds is survived by his adopted son, Quinton.