He is addicted to painkillers , after back surgery , manager says . Burt Reynolds checked into a drug rehab clinic `` to regain control of his life '' after becoming addicting to painkillers prescribed following back surgery , his manager said . Not clear where or when the legendary film and television actor entered rehab . ` ` He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life , '' manager says . His film career includes supporting roles in ` ` ' , '' ` ` , and the Bandit ''
He is addicted to painkillers , after back surgery , manager says . Not clear where or when the legendary film and television actor entered rehab . ` ` He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life , '' manager says . His film career includes supporting roles in ` ` ' , '' ` ` , and the Bandit ''