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Burt Reynolds Enters Rehab

Wednesday – September 16, 2009 – 4:06pm

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Burt Reynolds, 73, checked himself into a rehab clinic for treatment of addiction to prescription drugs.

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"After a recent back surgery, Mr. Reynolds felt like he was going through hell and after a while, realized he was a prisoner of prescription pain pills," his manager said in a statement Wednesday. "He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life."

His manager added: "Mr. Reynolds hopes his story will help others in a similar situation. He hopes they will not try to solve the problem by themselves, but realize that sometimes it is too tough to do on their own and they should seek help, as he did."

Entertainment Tonight first reported the news.

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September 22, 2009 - 12:06pm Anonymous Says:

Pain pills certainly can be addictive. Kudos to Burt for getting help before it's too late. He's quite a dapper looking man for being 73. Looks like money can buy you some health. More power to him, I guess.
September 21, 2009 - 4:58pm Anonymous Says:

Good luck to Burt!! We still love ya
September 21, 2009 - 3:27pm Anonymous Says:

Who CARES? He's a rug-wearing has-been.
September 20, 2009 - 1:17pm Anonymous Says:

at least he had his days of fame Jeff
September 18, 2009 - 10:54am Jeff Says:

I guess this one way to get your name back in the headlines Burt. Face it old man, your days of fame are over.
September 17, 2009 - 2:46pm Anonymous Says:

Best of luck Burt. Great advice!
September 17, 2009 - 8:22am Pott54 Says:

His condition must have been pretty chronic. I've had episodes of chronic back pain and it is no joke--it's dibilitating, causes sleep deprivation and horrible fatigue. Some of the pain medication is pretty strong and addictive to the point that you have to be "weened" off of it. Good for him that he realizes that he needs the help and is getting it instead of becoming a junkie like so many do. Good luck Burt.
September 17, 2009 - 1:31am Anonymous Says:

Well, Burt Reynolds still kicks ass!
September 16, 2009 - 10:37pm Anonymous Says:

hummmmm anyone here is in shock about this??? Not Meeee..........that's hollywood for yah........
September 16, 2009 - 9:52pm Murielle Says:

I hope he gets better and enjoys life to the fullest for the rest of his days.
September 16, 2009 - 8:51pm Anonymous Says:

He is always complaining of some kind of pain. I think it is all in his head!
September 16, 2009 - 8:08pm Anonymous Says:

Good Luck, God Bless
September 16, 2009 - 7:32pm Anonymous Says:

May you find the strength to overcome!
September 16, 2009 - 7:01pm david wayne osedach Says:

Good luck Burt! Hope you get out of rehab and right into a new movie. We miss you.
September 16, 2009 - 4:43pm Anonymous Says:

oh no! there goes another one!