Actor Bill Paxton has sadly passed away at the age of just 61. Paxton was most famous for his roles in the film Aliens, The Terminator, Apollo 13, True Lies, Titanic, and 1996’s Twister. According to various sources, the actor passed away this weekend from complications following surgery.
Tributes have already started to flood in from the Hollywood community.
Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man… Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was open, kind and talented. He had an engaging and engrossing charisma. So very sad that he is gone.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) February 26, 2017
Very sad today to hear the passing of Bill Paxton. My heart goes out to his family & his many friends. Rest In Peace my friend. God bless pic.twitter.com/3lOJ5G3v8p
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton .
Awesome talent and a great guy
My heart , thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends . pic.twitter.com/9vgXkXKPTJ— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. Frailty, Aliens, One False Move, Trespass, A Simple Plan. And we once rode in an elevator together and he was a nice guy.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2017
I’m devastated about the passing of Bill Paxton. He was always so kind & supportive. Funny & wise. A talented actor whom I will miss. RIP
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) February 26, 2017
Some of my favorite memories are of floating around in a tiny vessel with big hearted,hilarious,brilliant Bill Paxton. Sad day.
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) February 26, 2017
Really bummed to hear about Bill Paxton this morning. Great guy, energy and always smilin’. Strength to the Paxton family. #restinlove
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill – a great human being with a huge heart. My thoughts are with his family.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) February 26, 2017
You were a great friend to me, Bill. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with. Sending so much love to Bill Paxton’s family.
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) February 26, 2017
He was working on the TV series Training Day where he assumed the role previously played by Denzel Washington in the original 2001 movie. It is thought that work on the first season of the show was already completed. He will also be seen in the Emma Watson and Tom Hanks starring movie The Circle, which will be released later in 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and their two children. RIP BIll and thank you so much for the movies and memories.
