Bill Paxton passed away today at the age of 61 from complications due to heart surgery according to TMZ.
His people released this statement about his death, “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.”
While CBS and Warner Bros released this statement about the actor who was currently starring on their show Training Day, “We are shocked and deeply saddened this morning by the news of Bill Paxton’s passing. Bill was, of course, a gifted and popular actor with so many memorable roles on film and television. His colleagues at CBS and Warner Bros. Television will also remember a guy who lit up every room with infectious charm, energy, and warmth, and as a great storyteller who loved to share entertaining anecdotes and stories about his work. All of us here offer our deepest sympathy to his wife, Louise, and his two children.”
Paxton had a presence on the screen in movies like Weird Science, Twister, Aliens and Titanic to name a few, so when we saw the news today we feel like we lost someone we know well. He might not be with us, but his presence is still felt on the big and small screen. When it comes to that he was starring in the small screen version of the big screen version Training Day that airs on Thursday nights on CBS at 10p. Even though show is currently airing, all the ordered episodes have been filmed. No decision on the show’s future has been made because it is too early in the show’s run.
Today, remember him for the great actor and man he was.
