Celebrity News September 19, 2018
Burt Reynolds Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
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On Wednesday, Burt Reynolds' funeral took place at Family Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.
According to the funeral program, obtained by Us Weekly, Reynolds' “Last Movie Star” co-star Todd Vittum delivered the eulogy, while his “Smokey and the Bandit II” co-star Patrick Moody ended the funeral with a prayer.
Reynolds' longtime friend Mo Mustaine also took the stage for a recollection of his life.
Local singer Cooper Getschal and pianist Copeland Davis also performed. After the eulogy, Broadway singer Avery Sommers sang “Amazing Grace.”
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View StoryPastor Jimmy Scroggins delivered what was described as a message of hope.
Following the funeral, friends and family went to E.R. Bradley's Saloon. A source told People magazine, “Burt was a real person and he loved these kinds of casual watering holes.”
According to his death certificate, Reynolds was cremated. He died on September 6 at 82.
