Hollywood Reacts to the Death of Bill Paxton
The Hollywood entertainment industry is in mourning today following the news of Bill Paxton’s death.
Paxton, who was 61, died due to complications from surgery, his family confirmed in a statement.
“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.”
Tributes have been pouring in from Paxton’s colleagues and friends, many of whom had worked with him over the course of his long career.
Here are the 15 reactions to Paxton’s death:
1. George Clooney:
“Bill Paxton was a wonderful man,” Clooney said in a statement. “He was a true character actor and a great friend of mine. I loved him and he will be missed.”
2. Tom Hanks:
Tom Hanks took to twitter to share his condolences, writing, “Bill Paxton was simply one of the best actors of our generation. A tremendous loss.”
3. Arnold Schwarzenegger:
“Bill Paxton was one of my favorites,” Schwarzenegger said in a statement. “He was a real pro’s pro. Always prepared, always giving 100%. We shared the screen in ‘True Lies’ and I had such admiration for his talent and his human spirit. Maria and I send our deepest condolences to his wife Louise, their two children and all of his family and friends.”
4. Jamie Lee Curtis:
“Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone,” Curtis tweeted. “Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise & the kids & family my love & support 2 u.”
5. Mark Ruffalo:
“Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill – a great human being with a huge heart,” Ruffalo wrote on Twitter. “My thoughts are with his family.”
6. Jennifer Garner:
Garner shared a sweet memory of Paxton on Instagram, writing, “He made this mom feel like a teenager again. Thank you for that, Bill.”
7. Dwayne Johnson:
“Bill Paxton was hugely loved by so many and for good reason,” Johnson wrote on Instagram. “He was one of the nicest and most humble guys in Hollywood and beyond.”
8. Josh Gad:
“Bill Paxton was a lovely man, an incredible actor and a true Hollywood original,” Gad tweeted. “He will be so missed.”
9. Peter Stormare:
“RIP Bill Paxton,” Stormare tweeted. “You were the best friend a guy could ask for in this town. You gave me advice on everything.”
10. William Shatner:
“Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton,” Shatner wrote on Twitter. “Rest in peace.”
11. Seth Meyers:
“Bill Paxton was so great in so many movies,” Meyers tweeted. “A real loss.”
12. Kevin Bacon:
Bacon shared a touching tribute to Paxton on Facebook, writing, “Bill Paxton was, simply put, a badass.”
13. Rob Lowe:
“Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton,” Lowe tweeted. “Rest in peace.”
14. Elijah Wood:
“RIP Bill Paxton,” Wood tweeted. “So so sad. What a lovely, funny man.”
15. Patton Oswalt:
Oswalt took to twitter to share a sweet story about Paxton, writing, “Bill Paxton was openly joyful every single time I saw him over the past 20 years. He loved movies, he loved his work and he loved people.”
FAQs:
How did Bill Paxton die?
Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery, his family confirmed in a statement. No further details about his death have been released.
What was Bill Paxton’s cause of death?
Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery, his family confirmed in a statement. No further details about his death have been released.
How old was Bill Paxton when he died?
Paxton was 61 years old at the time of his death.
Conclusion:
Bill Paxton was a much-loved actor and director, known for his work on films like Aliens, Titanic, and Apollo 13. His death has come as a shock to many, and tributes have been pouring in from his colleagues and friends. He will be greatly missed.