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‘The Cannonball Run’ Actor, Alfie Wise Dies at 82

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUG 5 – Alfie Wise appeared in 10 films with Burt Reynolds and later worked in real estate, remembered for his humor and positive attitude, agency said.

  • Alfie Wise, an actor recognized for his roles alongside Burt Reynolds in several films, passed away on July 22 at the Thomas H. Corey VA facility located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • He had been hospitalized for about a month in a weakened state before passing from natural causes, as confirmed by his fiancee Stephanie Bliss.
  • Wise appeared in numerous television shows and films including Trauma Center and played key roles in Reynolds’ movies like The Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit.
  • Born on November 17, 1942, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Wise graduated from Penn State, served in the Navy, and later worked as a real estate agent in Florida.
  • His death ends a long career spanning decades and highlights his dual legacy as an actor and Realtor, leaving many colleagues and loved ones mourning his loss.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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