Legendary actor Burt Reynolds has died at age 82.
According to his agent, Reynolds died of cardiac arrest Thursday morning.
"No comment, just heartbreaking," Eisner said.
Reynolds had been in Knoxville a few times recently.
In 2016, he left Scruffy City starstruck when he arrived to film scenes for 'The Last Movie Star.' He also was in town in August 2018 for Bubba Fest.
Reynolds was well known for his roles in such classic films as 'Smokey and the Bandit' and 'Deliverance.'
"I've been very, very lucky through ups and downs. When you crash and burn, you have to pick yourself up and go on and hope to make up for it," Reynolds said in an interview in March with USA TODAY. "Along the way, I’ve met some wonderful people. And you always run into some jerks. But that would be the same if you were working for the Ford Motor Co."
"It’s a tough business. Very tough. But I always tried to leave a good impression wherever we shot, and I didn’t leave any buildings burning or anything," he added with a smile. "And I've had a good time through it all."
Dolly Parton mourned the loss of her friend. The two starred alongside each other in the 1982 musical comedy, 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.'
Dolly shared the following on social media:
"Oh how said I am today along with Burt's millions of fans around the world as we mourn one of our favorite leading men. I know we will always remember his funny laugh, that mischievous sparkle in his eyes, and his quirky sense of humor. You will always be my favorite sheriff, rest in peace my little buddy. I will always love you, Dolly."