Bill Paxton, actor known for "Aliens" and "Titanic", dies aged 61

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Actor Bill Paxton, known for roles in "Aliens" and "Titanic," dies at 61

REUTERS

 

File Photo: Actor Bill Paxton arrives at the People's Choice Awards 2017 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - American actor Bill Paxton, who rose to stardom with roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as "Aliens" and "Titanic," has died at age 61 after complications from surgery, his family said in a statement on Sunday.

 

Paxton, who appeared in dozens of films over some four decades, had recently starred in the HBO television series, "Big Love," about a polygamous Mormon family, and acted alongside Tom Cruise in the film, "Edge of Tomorrow."

 

For his role in "Apollo 13," Paxton won a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture in 1996.

 

He was nominated for three Golden Globe Award in the best actor category for his work in "Big Love" and the 1990s miniseries, "A Bright Shining Lie."

 

It was not immediately known what surgery Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native had undergone.

 

“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery," a family representative said in the statement.

 

"Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable," it said.

 

Paxton leaves behind his wife, Louise Newberry, and two children, James and Lydia.

 

(Reporting by Laila Kearney; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2017-02-27

[Somtamnication]

Loved the guy in Big Love. RIP and thanks for entertaining me all these years.

[jeepholt]

I knew Bill from when we were shooting "A bright shining lie". He always presented himself as a energetic,, true professional. And an all around nice guy. RIP Bill

[Ahab]

Sad to hear, condolences to his family and RIP. I enjoyed many of his movies.

[Silurian]

Damn. Chet is dead? RIP Bill. You were amazing!

 

 

[Fore Man]

I met him at the Lop Buri Inn Resort one late afternoon after filming for "Shining Lie". He was surprised to see fellow Americans so far away from home and in a rather remote town. He invited my band of defense contractors out to his set but we had to decline due to our schedule. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing.  He was such a friendly, refreshing fellow and even though a star by then, never acted like it. 

[daveAustin]

Real shame this, quality actor in everything her did. Weird Science and Aliens were great... more recently, liked him in Edge of Tomorrow with Cruise. 

[Wallander4]

Great in Aliens and many others - RIP Private Hudson

[JHolmesJr]

What the….??!!!

 

Just been watching him in Training Day the TV series and now this.

[theguyfromanotherforum]

Game over man! Game over!

[elgordo38]

9 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

Loved the guy in Big Love. RIP and thanks for entertaining me all these years.

Let me add my thanks to one of my favorite actors. Bill there is nobody coming down the pipe to replace you. Loved your new series "Training Day" and will watch it to the end great performance as usual. Yes the herd of greats is rapidly being thinned out RIP Bill 

[Lokie]

I always like Bill Paxton in the roles he played, thought he had a great sounding voice also, and came across as a nice man

 

R I P

[rijb]

I just downloaded Twister.  He was very good at his craft.  Shame to lose him.

[paulinbkk111]

I always have a good laugh when watching him in True Lies. 

Looking through his movie list is very high quality: Aliens, Simple plan, edge of tomorrow to name a few

 

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

RIP Bill.

You won't be forgotten.

[Panda13]

"We're in some real pretty shit now, man" was always my favourite line from Aliens . RIP Bill.