Soap Stars Pay Tribute To Hollywood Legend Burt Reynolds

While the world was mourning the loss of Burt Reynolds, current and former soap opera stars were no exception.

Shortly after the news broke that the screen legend had passed away, Days of Our Lives’ Jen Lilley shared footage of her performing with the Hollywood giant.

The scene is played for laughs, with the actor playing himself and inviting people to “be in the movies” thanks to XBox.

After you see “regular” people trying it out, the camera returns to Reynolds, who is being massaged by Lilley in a hilarious little bit. You can see the whole ad below.

Other soap stars may not have been lucky enough to work with the Hollywood giant, but they definitely had something to tweet about.

See Lilly’s scenes, plus other touching tributes below.

#RIPBurtReynolds. You were a dream to work with, a real pioneer in the movie world. https://t.co/w28goWQwqL pic.twitter.com/uVsAzZyXao

— Jen Lilley (@jen_lilley) September 6, 2018

 

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I will always love and appreciate you Burt! You were my darling friend and mentor. God rest your soul and may you be free❤️

A post shared by Catherine Bach (@catherinebach) on Sep 6, 2018 at 5:04pm PDT

I met Burt years ago. He took my hand and held it while we talked, simultaneously putting me at ease and charming me with his unspoken suggestion, “Arent I great?” Yes…you were #RIPBurtReynolds

— Barbara Crampton (@barbaracrampton) September 6, 2018

 

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RIP #burtreynolds. Thank you for your kindness. From BL Stryker to Boogie Nights. You will be missed, and I will always remember your graciousness to me ❤️

A post shared by Julianne Moore (@juliannemoore) on Sep 6, 2018 at 5:28pm PDT

late80’s, I’m in my CBS dressing rm, there’s a knock on the🚪 I opened to THIS gorgeous man #BurtReynolds with this look on his face! “wrong” dressing room!Just a 3 min flirt & gone but never forgotten!#ManCrush #RIPBurtReynolds #actor #icon #moviestar pic.twitter.com/oNqjfibzwB

— Lauren Koslow (@laurenkoslow) September 7, 2018

 

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I had the great fortune to work with Mr. Reynolds on Evening Shade many moons ago. He was the nicest man and funny beyond belief. Sitting in his dressing room, listening to Leonard Nimoy records, laughing our butts off and sharing stories about life…what an unforgettable time. RIP Burt. You were truly one of a kind!! #unforgettable #fun #loving #cowboy

A post shared by Melanie Smith (@melaniesmithofficial) on Sep 6, 2018 at 5:58pm PDT

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