The actor died of a heart attack at the Jupiter Medical Center in Florida on September 6, 2018, at the age of 82. Field was ready to speak on Reynolds calling her “the love of my life” in an interview following his departure.
Burt Reynolds at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Last Movie Star” at the Egyptian Theatre, 2018, Los Angeles, California | Photo: Getty Images
Field recalled always being “flattered” whenever Reynolds made lovely comments about her, but she also described him as a complicated man. When news broke of Reynolds’s death, she admitted that he would always be in her history and heart, and she would never forget their time together.
The actress also reflected on her romance with Reynolds in her memoir. Despite his passing, her opinion remained the same, making for an honest presentation of her experiences with him.
Sally Field attending the press night after party for “All My Sons” at The Ham Yard Hotel in London, England, in April, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images.
FIELD’S MEMORIES OF REYNOLDS
Speaking on her book, “In Pieces,” the 79-year-old Hollywood star reflected on its contents. Field, who described Reynolds as “confusing, complicated and hurtful” but not without love and care, said she did not want to hurt him any further. She added:
“I felt glad that he wasn’t going to read it, he wasn’t going to be asked about it, and he wasn’t going to have to defend himself or lash out, which he probably would have.”
Sally Field circa 1979 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images
In the book, she revealed that when she met Reynolds, the weight of his success already affected him. Field explained his controlling attitude extended to her. She admitted they were a “match of flaws” before adding:
