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Actor Burt Reynolds hospitalized with flu

Actor Burt Reynolds, a cast member in the motion picture comedy adventure "The Dukes of Hazzard", arrives for the film's premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles July 28, 2005. The film, based on the popular 1970's television series about the adventures of "good old boy" cousins opens in the U.S. on July 29, 2005. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Published: Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

MIAMI, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Burt Reynolds' publicist says the flu-stricken, 76-year-old actor is being treated in the intensive care unit of a Florida hospital.

TMZ said Reynolds was coping with the symptoms at home for several days but went to the hospital when the symptoms got worse.

His representative told the celebrity news website the actor was moved to the ICU Friday because he was "severely dehydrated." He is expected to make a full recovery, however.

Reynolds' film credits include "Smokey and the Bandit," "White Lightning," "The Longest Yard" and "Boogie Nights."

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