Bill Paxton, actor in 'Twister' and 'Aliens,' dies at 61
Source: CNN
(CNN)Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," has died, a representative for his family said in a statement. He was 61.
"It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery," the statement said.
"A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker. Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father."
Moments after news of Paxton's death broke, social media lit up with tributes to the versatile actor.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/entertainment/bill-paxton-dead/
RIP
StopTheNeoCons
(893 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,871 posts)I really liked him! awwws..
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)Loved that guy in everything he was in. He was one of those actors that made even crappy movies better just because he showed up in them.
So sad to hear this.
KPN
(15,677 posts)Hard to believe. He was a good one.
StarryNite
(9,472 posts)Gone way too soon.
ffr
(22,677 posts)A straight character with a mission objective.
R.I.P.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)And he was as awesome as usual in it.
Liberal Jesus Freak
(1,451 posts)Still one of my favorite movies. RIP Mr. Paxton
Crowman2009
(2,507 posts)RIP
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)...and one half of Barnes & Barnes was Bill Mumy (Will Robinson from Lost in Space).
progressoid
(50,013 posts)Thanks.
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)For a long time back in the 90s, when my work computer started up in the morning, it would say "We're on an express elevator to Hell - going down" and when I shut it down at night, it would say "that's it man, game over, game over."
May he rest in peace
SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)Great video, Directed by James Cameron
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Pachamama
(16,887 posts)ananda
(28,895 posts)I was really enjoying Training Day!
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)Paxton was in the crowd when President John F. Kennedy emerged from the Hotel Texas on the morning of his assassination on November 22, 1963. Photographs of an eight-year-old Paxton being lifted above the crowd are on display at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, Texas.
Cross gently, Bill...
Merlot
(9,696 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,720 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,720 posts)Hassin Bin Sober
(26,356 posts)skypilot
(8,854 posts)I was just watching him the other night on the show "Training Day" and thinking that he hadn't aged that much. And now he's gone. Rest in peace Bill.
Submariner
(12,513 posts)switching bedrooms each night. Funny stuff. RIP.
PatSeg
(47,741 posts)Such a versatile actor.
BumRushDaShow
(129,951 posts)I was away from the computer and just heard this on the radio.
In addition to some of the films mentioned, I also liked him in off-the-beaten track movies "Traveller" -
What a loss!
R.I.P. and condolences to his family.
CANADIANBEAVER69
(360 posts)Played alongside Lance Henriksen and Jenette Goldstein, who also stared together with Paxton in Aliens
cab67
(3,011 posts)LM pilot Fred Haise in Apollo 13.
EarthFirst
(2,906 posts)that are currently reporting their locations in an orchestrated manner that spell out the initial BP on the radar map.
I'll see if I can find a link...
EarthFirst
(2,906 posts)BringBackBarack
(31 posts)He was wonderful in everything he ever appeared in, and seemed to be a great person, as well. And POSUS (Piece of Shit of the United States) lives on.
krispos42
(49,445 posts)I literally heard his interview on Marc Maron's WTF podcast on Wednesday.
Damn.
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)Charles Bukowski
(1,132 posts)he appeared in.
underpants
(183,007 posts)We just watched Tombstone yesterday
Paladin
(28,283 posts)colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)Complications from surgery, he seemed pretty healthy just before, i will be eager to see more details.