--- title: Bill Paxton Dies at 61 description: Emmy-winning actor Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery. 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Actor Bill Paxton attends the premiere of "Wheeler" at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles on Jan. 30, 2017.Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images by [Stephanie Petit and Maria Mercedes Lara / People](https://time.com/author/people/) ## Stephanie Petit and Maria Mercedes Lara / People Updated: Dec 13, 2023 11:31 AM UTCPublished: Feb 26, 2017 3:38 PM UTC Emmy-winning actor [Bill Paxton](http://people.com/tag/bill-paxton/) died due to complications from surgery, PEOPLE confirms. “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery,” a representative for the 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.” The Texas native, who won an Emmy for his work in the TV mini-series _Hatfields and McCoys_, began acting in the 1970s. His earliest acting credits include minor roles in blockbusters such as _Terminator_ (1984) and _Aliens_ (1986). Paxton’s fame rose in the 1990s thanks to roles such as Morgan Earp in _Tombstone_ (1993), Fred Haise in _Apollo 13_ (1995), the lead role in the 1996 hit _Twister_ and as treasure hunter Brock Lovett in _Titanic_ (1997). His television credits include a lead role in HBO’s _Big Love_, for which he earned three Golden Globe nominations, as well as _Hatfields and McCoys._ Paxton’s final big-screen role will be in the thriller _The Circle_, which is currently in post-production, alongside [Emma Watson](http://people.com/tag/emma-watson/) and [Tom Hanks](http://people.com/tag/tom-hanks/). The actor is survived by his two children, James and Lydia Paxton, and his wife Louise Newbury. Paxton’s son was recently tapped to join the actor in his new CBS drama. “I was thrilled to have my son \[James, 22,\] guest-star on the eighth episode of _Training Day_,” Paxton [told PEOPLE earlier this month](http://people.com/tv/training-day-bill-paxton-talks-costarring-son-james-paxton/). “He plays the son in a father-son robbery team, and my character, whose dad was also a criminal, tells him, ‘We’re both our father’s sons, but that doesn’t have to define us.’ It was surreal saying that to him.” Paxton was starring with Justin Cornwell in the new cop drama _Training Day_, which picks up 15 years after the 2001 [Denzel Washington](http://people.com/tag/denzel-washington/) and [Ethan Hawke](http://people.com/tag/ethan-hawke/) film of the same name. Paxton also spoke with PEOPLE about his latest TV obsession. “I loved watching _Stranger Things_ with my daughter \[Lydia, 19\],” he said. “But I had surgery last spring and binge-watched all of _Downton Abbey_ while I was recuperating. I got so engrossed in it, I was devastated when I got to the end.” At 8 years old, Paxton witnessed a speech given by President John F. Kennedy the morning of his assassination. During the 2007 AFI Dallas International Film Festival, the actor shared [recently discovered photos of himself as a young boy](http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/the-day-bill-paxton-saw-john-f-kennedy-7118827) perched on the shoulders of a man who offered him a lift so he could see the president speak n the parking lot of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. > [](https://twitter.com/RobLowe/status/835881669835923456) > [](https://twitter.com/RobLowe/status/835881728799461378) > [](https://twitter.com/RobLowe/status/835881778950725632) Celebrity pals such as Rob Lowe, who starred alongside Paxton in the 1995 film _Frank and Jesse_, took to social media to mourn the loss of the veteran actor. “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,” Lowe wrote in a series of tweets. “His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia.” He continued, “In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch “One False Move” or “A Simple Plan” to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.” _This_ [_story_](http://people.com/movies/bill-paxton-dead-complications-surgery-age-61/) _originally appeared on_ [_People.com_](http://People.com) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4683074/bill-paxton-death-surgery-complication/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4683074/bill-paxton-death-surgery-complication/"},"headline":"Actor Bill Paxton Dies at 61 Due to Surgery Complications","datePublished":"2017-02-26T15:38:51.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-13T11:31:30.000Z","description":"Paxton was known for his roles in Aliens and Apollo 13","url":"https://time.com/4683074/bill-paxton-death-surgery-complication/","keywords":["celebrities","onetime"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc4b3305fe1554084/6988bbfa8fd2ee148e355ec0/bill-paxton.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Stephanie Petit and Maria Mercedes Lara / People"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc4b3305fe1554084/6988bbfa8fd2ee148e355ec0/bill-paxton.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Premiere Of Momentum Pictures' \"Wheeler\" - Arrivals","caption":"Premiere Of Momentum Pictures' \"Wheeler\" - Arrivals","creditText":"Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/entertainment/","name":"Entertainment"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/celebrities/","name":"celebrities"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4683074/bill-paxton-death-surgery-complication/","name":"Actor Bill Paxton Dies at 61 Due to Surgery Complications"}}]}] ```