Dolly Parton Remembers Burt Reynolds

They were co-stars in the 1982 film "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."

(Undated)  --  Dolly Parton is remembering her good friend and co-star Burt Reynolds. 

The legendary actor died yesterday at the age of 82. 

Parton turned to social media shortly after the news broke to express her sorrow.  She wrote "You will always be my favorite sheriff, rest in peace my little buddy and I will always love you." 

Parton and Reynolds starred alongside each other in the 1982 film, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." 

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