Titanic and Aliens star Bill Paxton, 61, dies after heart op
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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 profilic 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.’
Paxton appears in The Circle, which is due to be released later this year, alongside Tom Hanks, who said in a tweet: ‘Bill Paxton was simply a wonderful man. A wonderful man.’ The actor played the role of Brock Lovett in Titanic – the treasure hunter that discovered the famed Heart of the Ocean necklace in the film. And in 1986 Paxton had played edgy military man Private Hudson in the sci-fi film Aliens. Director Doug Liman, who worked with Paxton as Sergeant Farellthehis upcomingactorin Edgehad surgery.beenOf Tomorrow,worried about said According to NY Daily News Paxton wrote Liman an email on January 29 that read: ‘Thanks for the good wishes. ‘It will help me face this ordeal. Don’t worry “Sgt Farell” will be ready to report for duty.’ The actor was expected to work with the director again in a sequel to said:his the optimism‘Even 2014 facing actionfor major film.the surgery,futureLiman was infectious. ‘He was talking about the future, things we hoped to do together.’ Several celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss of their friend and colleague yesterday. Actor Rob Lowe posted a series of tweets that sent his condolences to his family. Lowe said: ‘Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Renaissance man, raconteur and uniquely American national treasure. ‘His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing.’ Paxton leaves behind his wife, Louise Newbury, who he had been married to for 30 years, and their children James, 22, and Lydia, 19.