Burt Reynolds: The Truth About His Health In 2023

For a while now, whispers have been floating around about the state of Burt Reynolds' health. At 82 years old, the legendary Hollywood star is still capturing our attention. Now, with his rare interview on "The Talk" airing on Monday, March 26, fans are curious about how Burt's really doing these days.

According to his manager, who recently spoke to People, Burt is in "perfect" health after undergoing elective bypass surgery eight years ago. But let's dive a little deeper into what's really going on with this Hollywood icon.

Burt in March 2018.

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From NYC to Key West: A Look at Burt's Recent Appearances

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Burt out and about, but he made an appearance in March 2018 for interviews in New York City. Even though he still relies on a cane, he seems to be in much better shape than when he showed up at the Key West Film Festival in November 2016. At that event, he walked with a cane, and some fans described him as "weak and frail." One attendee told Closer Weekly that people were genuinely concerned about his well-being.

A close friend of Burt's explained that the actor has faced numerous health challenges, which have taken a toll on him over time. But Burt isn’t one to let his struggles define him. "Burt is one of the last of his kind—a real tough guy," an insider shared. "The last thing he'd want is for people to feel sorry for him."

Burt in November 2016.

Burt's Battle with Health Issues Over the Years

Let’s rewind a bit and take a look at the health challenges Burt has faced over the years. After breaking his jaw, he lost 30 pounds by not eating and reportedly became addicted to painkillers. In 2009, he underwent back surgery, and in 2010, he had a quintuple heart bypass. That’s quite a journey, and it’s no wonder he’s had some trouble walking lately.

In a past interview, Burt admitted that his struggles