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

**Raptor** · 26th February 2017

Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report.
Mr Paxton had reportedly suffered from complications following surgery.
The Texan actor's biggest hits included The Terminator, Apollo 13, True Lies, Titanic, and 1996's Twister - in which he starred opposite Helen Hunt.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Newbury, and two children.
Mr Paxton won an Emmy for his performance in the TV mini-series Hatfields and McCoys, alongside Kevin Costner.
His family 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.
"Bill's 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 family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father."
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**Mickey** · 26th February 2017

R.I.P

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

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Image copyright Reuters Image caption Actor Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61, after complications following surgery Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report.
Mr Paxton had reportedly suffered from complications following surgery.
The Texan actor's biggest hits included The Terminator, Apollo 13, True Lies, Titanic, and 1996's Twister - in which he starred opposite Helen Hunt.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Newbury, and two children.
Mr Paxton won an Emmy for his performance in the TV mini-series Hatfields and McCoys, alongside Kevin Costner.

His family 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.
"Bill's 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 family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father."

**ilscuro** · 26th February 2017

R.I.P. good actor.

**piggzy** · 26th February 2017

RIP.

He was supposed to be in Niell Blomkamps Aliens sequel spin off film... kind fucks that up now lol

**Teajunkie** · 26th February 2017

For me it was twister his best film ever.
if you have ever been to Disney world and gone on the twister ride he and Helen hunt are both in the tour videos before the ride.

they both made that film great and I was sad to see he's passed.

RIP bill.

**TJB** · 26th February 2017

He was brilliant in just about everything he was in but for me, Hudson in Aliens is the role I will always think of. It was huge part of my formative years and would often quote Hudsons lines. I also loved his turn in True Lies. R.I.P