The Reality
The years I spent with Burt are always in my thoughts,” Field went on to say. For as long as I live, he will remain a part of my past and my heart. Don’t worry about a thing, pal. Reynolds was known by his nickname, Buddy, and while Field’s speech was brief, it was clear that she was feeling a great deal of sadness.
Profound roots
After all, in a joint interview they gave to People in 1979, Reynolds and Field admitted that they had discussed marriage. Field, however, already had children from a previous marriage, so Reynolds was waiting to tie the wedding until they were all grown up. I don’t want them to remember me as just some stranger who moved in with their mom,” he said.