WWE has put out an article on WWE.com acknowledging the passing of actor Burt Reynolds at the age of 82. Burt participated in WrestleMania 10 in 1994 as he was the special guest ring announcer for the closing match, Bret Hart versus Yokozuna. WrestleZone sends our condolences to Burt’s family and friends:
WWE is saddened to learn that Academy Award-nominated actor and Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds has passed away at the age of 82.
The star of more than 50 feature films, including “The Longest Yard,” “Smokey and the Bandit,” “The Cannonball Run” and “Boogie Nights” (for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Reynolds was a special celebrity guest at WrestleMania X, serving as ring announcer for the main event WWE Championship Match pitting Bret Hart against Yokozuna.
WWE extends its condolences to Reynolds’ family, friends and fans.