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rdmtimp

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Sun Feb 26, 2017, 03:10 PM Feb 2017

Bill Paxton, actor in 'Twister' and 'Aliens,' dies at 61 [View all]

Source: CNN

(CNN)Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," has died, a representative for his family said in a statement. He was 61.

"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. 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."
Moments after news of Paxton's death broke, social media lit up with tributes to the versatile actor.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/entertainment/bill-paxton-dead/



RIP
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Game over, man, game over..... StopTheNeoCons Feb 2017 #1
Oh no! yuiyoshida Feb 2017 #2
DAMN, that sucks. Dave Starsky Feb 2017 #3
Geez Louise! KPN Feb 2017 #5
R.I.P. Bill Paxton StarryNite Feb 2017 #4
Liked him best as Sargent Farrell ffr Feb 2017 #6
That is a GREAT movie. Dave Starsky Feb 2017 #10
I first saw him in "A Simple Plan". Liberal Jesus Freak Feb 2017 #7
For those who don't know Bill Paxton also directed & starred in the video for "Fish Heads". Crowman2009 Feb 2017 #8
I saw this video during MTV's infancy Cooley Hurd Feb 2017 #18
I did not know that. progressoid Feb 2017 #35
He was always fun to watch NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #9
Martini Ranch - Reach SoCalMusicLover Feb 2017 #11
Fantastic video.... Pachamama Feb 2017 #26
Oh no! ananda Feb 2017 #12
Fascinating thing about Paxton; he saw JFK on the morning of 11/22/63 Cooley Hurd Feb 2017 #13
Just heard that story and more from Bill on WTF podcast. Merlot Feb 2017 #31
Wow! Great find! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #32
Lawrence O'Donnell showed this tonight when he reported on Bill Paxton's death Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #36
. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2017 #14
Damn. skypilot Feb 2017 #15
He was a polygamist on HBOs "Big Love" Submariner Feb 2017 #16
Big Love and Frailty PatSeg Feb 2017 #17
UGH! BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #19
first movie for me was Near Dark CANADIANBEAVER69 Feb 2017 #20
He played one of my childhood heroes. cab67 Feb 2017 #21
There are several dozen weather spotters in Kansas & Oklahoma... EarthFirst Feb 2017 #22
Link: EarthFirst Feb 2017 #23
I am so sad about this. I refuse to accept it. BringBackBarack Feb 2017 #24
What the hell? krispos42 Feb 2017 #25
awwhh... The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #27
This sucks. Paxson was a welcome presence in every movie Charles Bukowski Feb 2017 #28
Chet? underpants Feb 2017 #29
I liked him in everything he did, particularly "Big Love." RIP. (nt) Paladin Feb 2017 #30
I Wonder The Actual Cause? colsohlibgal Feb 2017 #33
He was a wonderful actor. RIP BeckyDem Feb 2017 #34
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