Now this stinks. Only 61, and because of "complications from surgery". Makes me mad as well as sad. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/02/26/actor-bill-paxton-dead-at-61.html Published February 26, 2017 FoxNews.com Facebook Twitter Email Print Actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61. Actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61. (Reuters) Actor Bill Paxton has died due to complications from surgery, People magazine reported. He was 61. 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 a statement. 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. Bills 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 familys wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father. Paxton, born in Forth Worth, Texas, had a long and accomplished career in television and film. Memorable films include Titanic, Aliens, The Terminator, Tombstone, Apollo 13 and Twister. He was also featured in many television shows, including the lead in HBOs Big Love, the Hatfield & McCoys." He was most recently cast in the CBS drama "Training Day." Paxton is survived by his second wife, Louise Newbury, a son, James, 22, and daughter, Lydia, 19. - - - Updated - - - New, younger actors all suck. They can't replace these great actors of the last generation who are dropping like flies.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon...jY0NjY0NTE@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,667,1000_AL_.jpg Bill Paxton passed away at age 61 from heart surgery complications and suffered a fatal stroke(says site TMZ). R.I.P. I will especially remember him from the movie "Twister" with Helen Hunt and his role as Sam Houston in "Texas Rising" and in the "Apollo 13" movie Story: http://people.com/movies/bill-paxton-dead-complications-surgery-age-61/ His body of work in Movies and TV: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000200/ Bill had rheumatic fever in the 7th grade. It kept him hospitalized for a month and bedridden for four months. He had to take regular doses of penicillin until he was 18. That can led to heart problems throughout your life. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjAzNzQ3OTgxNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMjY0NjY0NTE@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,667,1000_AL_.jpg
I discovered him in Aliens, where his character became a cult classic. Requiescat in pace, Bill Paxton.