Burt Reynolds checked into a rehab center

The 73 years old actor decided to be hospitalized in a detoxification center to get rid of his addiction to drugs.
The announcement was made by his agent, who said that Burt began to take pills after suffering a back surgery. After the intervention, Mr. Reynolds went through a very difficult period, with acute pain. After some time he realized that he became addicted to painkillers. So she willingly checked himself into a clinic, said the manager actor. “He wants to regain control over his life and hoped thereby to give an example to others who are in similar situations” said the source quoted.