Bill Paxton

Actor And Former Centaur Parade Grand Marshal Bill Paxton Has Died

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Apollo 13' And 'titanic' Actor Bill Paxton Dies At 61

... some of the signature works of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The Terminator and "Aliens." Television fans knew him for his role as a polygamist, with three wives who expected the best from him, in the HBO series "Big Love," for which he received three Golden Globe nominations. "Bill Paxton was a big-hearted, thoughtful and honorable person," his "Big Love" co-star Chloe Sevigny said in a statement. "He always had a smile on his face and could entertain any room with his wonderful stories of his many amazing years in Hollywood.". Paxton was currently starring in the CBS drama "Training Day," which premiered Feb. 2. The network has not yet announced whether it will continue to air the completed episodes. Paxton is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and their two children. His first marriage, to Kelly Rowan, ended in divorce. Nearly 200 storm chasers paid tribute Sunday to the late actor by spelling out his initials using GPS coordinates on a map depicting the heart of Tornado Alley. The effort was to honor the leading man in the disaster movie "Twister," which ...

Actor Bill Paxton Dies At 61 Following Complications From Surgery

... had a smile on his face and could entertain any room with his wonderful stories of his many amazing years in Hollywood.”. Paxton was currently starring in the CBS drama “Training Day,” which premiered Feb. 2. The network has not yet announced whether it will continue to air the completed episodes. Paxton is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and their two children. His first marriage, to Kelly Rowan, ended in divorce. His death adds a sad note to Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremonies. Paxton was never nominated but appeared in several Oscar-winning movies and was beloved and respected throughout Hollywood and beyond. “On this Oscar Sunday, watch 'One False Move' or 'A Simple Plan' to see this lovely leading man, at his finest,” Paxton's friend Rob Lowe tweeted. Paxton brought a reliably human dimension to big-budget action adventures and science fiction. He was, sci-fi fans like to point out, the only actor killed by a ...

Actor Bill Paxton Dead At 61, Family Representative Says

... seminal series for HBO for many years due to Bill's extraordinary talent and grace," reads an HBO statement. "Off screen, he was as warm, smart and fun as one could be.". Paxton brought a reliably human dimension to big-budget action adventures and science fiction. He was, sci-fi fans like to point out, the only actor killed by a Predator, a Terminator and an Alien. But Paxton, famously genial and well-liked throughout Hollywood, defined his career less by his marquee status than as a character actor whose regular Joes appeared across the likes of "One False Move," 'A Simple Plan" and "Nightcrawler.". One of the industry's busiest actors, Paxton once said the hardest part of his career wasn't the work itself, but the time in between. "You know all the time I've been in this business which is a long, long time now, I go from having incredible days like shooting the part of Sam Houston and then all of a sudden I'm home and I'm out of work and it's two o'clock in the ...

James Cameron Honors Bill Paxton

... and mutual respect.”. Paxton died from complications related to surgery. His career included blockbusters such as “Twister” and dark dramas like “One False Move” and “A Simple Plan.” He also played a polygamist in HBO’s “Big Love” for five seasons, earning multiple Golden Globe nominations. Cameron said Paxton made a point of maintaining strong bonds with friends and family. “Bill wrote beautiful, heartfelt, and thoughtful letters, an anachronism in this age of digital shorthand,” Cameron added. “He took good care of his relationships with people, always caring and present for others. He was a good man, a great actor, and a creative dynamo.”News of Paxton’s death hits on the same day as the Academy Awards. That likely means he will not be included in the ceremony’s “in memoriam” segment, as the footage honoring actors and filmmakers who died in the last 12 months is usually locked weeks before the show airs. But Cameron said he hoped the industry found a way to honor Paxton’s talent. “I hope that amid the gaudy din of Oscar night, people will take a moment to remember this wonderful man, not just for all ...

Will The Oscars Add Bill Paxton To The In Memoriam Film

... record-tying 11 Oscars in 1998. The memoriam page of the Academy’s website currently features the names of 100 members who have died in the last year. It includes a number of people likely to appear in the Oscars segment, among them directors Michael Cimino, Curtis Hanson and Arthur Hiller, and actors Patty Duke, Carrie Fisher, John Hurt, George Kennedy, Mary Tyler Moore, Debbie Reynolds and Gene Wilder. Bill Paxton's 20 Best Roles, From 'Aliens' to 'Titanic' to 'Big Love' (Photos). Bill Paxton, action star and one of James Cameron's regular collaborators, died Saturday at age 61. He was one of the big action stars of the '80 s and '90 s and continued to take on gun-toting roles right up to his death. These are the roles he will be most remembered for. "Terminator" (1984). One of Paxton's earliest appearances was as a spiky-haired punk in "Terminator" who ended up being one of the first on Arnold Schwarzenegger's kill list. This ...

Bill Paxton Remembered By Tucson Studio Preserving Tombstone Legacy

... goals for Entertainment Director Rob Jensen. Jensen sat in his office Sunday scrolling through the archives, remembering his time when the "Tombstone" film crew took over in 1993. It was a year when Jensen was a fellow actor in the various productions at the theme park. He remembered his encounters with actor Bill Paxton. Shot of Bill Paxton and Sam Elliott on set of #Tombstone ('93). Paxton died overnight from surgery complications. — Evan Schreiber (@Schreiber Evan) February 26, 2017. "Bill was on a break from filming. In his full Morgan Earp costume he stood by the bleachers with the crowd and watched [our] whole show," Jensen said. A Paxton family representative said the charismatic actor died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. The Texas native's credits included notable movies of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The ...

Bill Paxton, More Recent Notable Deaths

... Getty Images). Pat Summitt. Pat Summitt died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 64, the University of Tennessee said. She was the winningest coach in U. S. Division I college basketball history. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee's Lady Vols women's team, announced in August 2011 that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong). Bill Cunningham. Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole). Anton Yelchin. Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was ...

Training Day’ Canceled? Will Bill Paxton’s Death Cause Cbs To Cancel Show

... tuned in, showing that the program was already in trouble moving forward. Those aren’t good numbers for a Thursday night program on any of the main networks. In a report by the New York Times, news of actor Bill Paxton’s death has come in, with the cause being linked to complications of surgery. The news has led to many posts from fans on social media, noting work he did in films like Titanic, Twister, Weird Science, True Lies, and The Terminator. Paxton also received a lot of critical acclaim for his lead role on the HBO show Big Love. So will Bill Paxton’s death cause CBS to cancel Training Day? News that could affect that decision by the network is that the first 13 episodes have already been filmed. This means that Paxton has already fulfilled his contract with the program, possibly even wrapping up the storyline of that particular character in the process. It is certainly something that the network will have to address in the coming week. In addition to Paxton, the Training Day cast included Justin Cornwell, Drew Van Acker, Katrina Law, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. [Image by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images). A report on the Training Day ratings shows that the program has lost ...