Burt Reynolds ‘In My Heart for as Long as I Live:' Sally Field Says of Former Love

Actress Sally Field attends the 2015 Sundance Institute Celebration Benefit at 3LABS on June 2, 2015 in Culver City, California. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Sally Field spoke of Burt Reynolds, her former love and co-star, in a heartfelt statement following his death Sept. 6.

“There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away,” Field said in a statement, Variety reported. “They stay alive, even 40 years later.”