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Alfie Wise, an actor known for his roles in Burt Reynolds films such as 'The Cannonball Run' and 'Smokey and the Bandit,' has died at age 82 from natural causes. Wise appeared in multiple Reynolds movies and TV shows, and was also Reynolds' assistant and friend. He had a diverse career in film, television, and later worked as a real estate agent in Florida.
Loni Anderson, renowned for her role on 'WKRP in Cincinnati' and her marriage to Burt Reynolds, died at 79 after a prolonged illness. She was a two-time Emmy nominee and had a notable career in television and film, with a life marked by both professional success and personal challenges.
Sally Field realized her romance with Burt Reynolds wouldn't last after he showed unsupportive behavior during her Oscar nomination for "Norma Rae." In a new book, she revealed Reynolds' lack of support and control over her success, leading her to realize the relationship wasn't meant to last. Despite attending the 1980 Oscars with others, she won the best actress award, and their tumultuous on-and-off relationship ended in 1982. Field later admitted Reynolds was controlling and their connection was complicated and hurtful.
Sally Field realized her romance with Burt Reynolds wouldn't last after he showed unsupportive behavior following her Oscar nomination for "Norma Rae." In a new book, Field revealed Reynolds' lack of support and control over her success, leading her to attend the 1980 Oscars with actor David Steinberg instead. Despite their tumultuous relationship, Field won the best actress Oscar that year and went on to win another in 1985. Reynolds, who passed away in 2018, was described by Field as the "love of my life" but also controlling and hurtful in her memoir.
Herbert "Cowboy" Coward, known for his role as the toothless man in the film Deliverance, has died at 85 in a car accident in North Carolina along with his girlfriend and pets. He was a natural talent who made a lasting impact with his iconic line in the movie. Despite his Hollywood fame, he lived a quiet life in his mountain home and remained in contact with Burt Reynolds until the actor's death in 2018.
Herbert Coward, best known for playing Toothless Man in Deliverance, died at 85 in a car crash along with his friend, pet chihuahua, and squirrel after being hit by a 16-year-old driver. The collision occurred as he was leaving a medical appointment in North Carolina. Coward, who shot to fame with Deliverance, lived a quiet life in his mountain home and remained friends with Burt Reynolds.