Ariel Winter has shared a heartfelt message following the death of former co-star Burt Reynolds. « The world lost a legend today, » Winter said in…
Ariel Winter has shared a heartfelt message following the death of former co-star Burt Reynolds.
« The world lost a legend today, » Winter said in a statement to INSIDER. « Not only on screen, but in life. Burt Reynolds was an incredible man to everyone he encountered, and I am deeply grateful that I got to spend time with him in the way that I did. »
The « Modern Family » star added: « Burt was a kind, loving soul that could brighten your day with just a smile. Will love and miss you always Burt. »
On Thursday, Reynolds went into cardiac arrest and passed away at a hospital in Florida, his manager told The Hollywood Reporter .
Winter and Reynolds worked together on the drama « The Last Movie Star, » which was released in March 2018.
In the film, the late actor played a star who was going to be honored with a lifetime achievement award. Winter starred as Lil McDougal, a chauffeur who took him to the festival where he would receive the award.
In an interview with Paper magazine, Winter gushed over working with the legendary actor.
« He is the sweetest, coolest, most wonderful person you can work with, » she said. « It’s really cool when you work with someone who’s an absolute legend in the industry and they’re so nice and lovely to everybody. »
The 20-year-old added that she immediately « loved » the script and had a positive experience with her veteran co-star.
« It’s hard when you’re a younger actor and work with older actors worried like, ‘What if they hate me? What if they’re stuck up?’ But Burt is a lovely person. »
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