RIP, Bill Paxton Dead at 61.

[HipHopStan]

We're told Paxton underwent heart surgery and had complications post-op and suffered a fatal stroke.

Bill Paxton has died ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the actor died suddenly Saturday due to complications from surgery.

Paxton had a string of hits, including "Twister," "Titanic" and "Aliens." He won an Emmy for "Hatfields and McCoys." He was on a CBS series, "Training Day" at the time of his death.

The 61-year-old actor had 2 children and was married to Louise Newbury for 30 years.

The family says, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery." The family accurately describes his "illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and flimmaker." The family adds, "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."

Bill Paxton Dead at 61

EDIT - It's been confirmed by his family.



R.I.P.

 

[Lootpack]

 

[Conz]

Sucks. RIP

we're about to repeatedly see the hackiest joke in the history of hack jokes when people start tweeting shyt like "I loved him in Independence Day."

 

[ProfessionallyTrill]

 

[Remote]

 

[Poetical Poltergeist]

No way. fukk.


Rip Hudson.

 

[NoMorePie]

I just watched Titanic like last too

Rest in peace Bill

 

[MikelArteta]

Rip

Guess this is it for training day

 

[HipHopStan]

I always liked that scene where they talk about Bill's character while they're eating steak and eggs (a scene which always made me hungry to boot):



"I'm just wondering...why do you call Billy "The Extreme" ?"

 

[nieman]

Frailty is a masterpiece. Bill Paxton was one of my favorites

 

[dvdjamm]

R.I.P.

 

[ORDER_66]

RIP.... I loved his work great underrated actor

 

[MushroomX]

The Terminator
Commando
Aliens
Predator 2
Twister
True Lies
Weird Science
Big Love
Saw John F. Kennedy get shot.

Goodbye THE EXTREME

 

[dza]

RIP. Used to watch twister all the time.

 

[Dwolf]

Game over man, game over

 

[Don Mack]

Rip

Guess this is it for training day

Yep gonna be a one season show