Bill Paxton

Actor Bill Paxton Dead At 61, Family Representative Says

... a boy, he was in the crowd that welcomed President John F. Kennedy in Texas on the morning of Nov. 22, 1963, hours before Kennedy was killed in Dallas. As a young man, he worked in the art department for "B' movie king Roger Corman, who helped launch the careers of numerous actors and filmmakers. Paxton's movie credits included some of the signature works of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The Terminator and "Aliens." He received three Golden Globe nominations for his role as a polygamist in the HBO series "Big Love.". "Big Love was a seminal series for HBO for many years due to Bill's extraordinary talent and grace," reads an HBO statement. "Off screen, he was as warm, smart and fun as one could be.". Paxton brought a reliably human dimension to big-budget action adventures and science fiction. He was, sci-fi fans like to point out, the only actor killed by a Predator, a Terminator and an Alien. But Paxton, famously genial and well-liked throughout Hollywood, defined his career less by his marquee status than as a character actor whose regular Joes appeared ...

Bill Paxton Had Special Love For The Alamo

... at a star-studded event at the Alamo on May 18, 2015. It served as a preview for History channel's epic series 'Texas Rising' and as the launch of a fundraising campaign for the Alamo Endowment. less. Bill Paxton, center, Kris Kristofferson and Phil Collins chat at a star-studded event at the Alamo on May 18, 2015. It served as a preview for History channel's epic series 'Texas Rising' and as the launch of a. more. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News. Image 3 of 5. Bill Paxton's role as Sam Houston in "Texas Rising" brought him back to the Alamo, which he loved visiting as a kid and which served as the backdrop for a red-carpet screening of the History channel epic. Photo: Photo Courtesy History. Image 4 of 5. 'Texas Rising' star Bill Paxton poses on the red carpet during an event May 18, 2015 at the Alamo. The gala served as a preview for History channel's epic series about Texas, and also as the launch of a fundraising campaign for the Alamo Endowment, which raises money for the preservation and ...

James Cameron Honors Bill Paxton

... beautiful, heartfelt, and thoughtful letters, an anachronism in this age of digital shorthand,” Cameron added. “He took good care of his relationships with people, always caring and present for others. He was a good man, a great actor, and a creative dynamo.”News of Paxton’s death hits on the same day as the Academy Awards. That likely means he will not be included in the ceremony’s “in memoriam” segment, as the footage honoring actors and filmmakers who died in the last 12 months is usually locked weeks before the show airs. But Cameron said he hoped the industry found a way to honor Paxton’s talent. “I hope that amid the gaudy din of Oscar night, people will take a moment to remember this wonderful man, not just for all the hours of joy he brought to us with his vivid screen presence, but for the great human that he was,” said Cameron. ...

Actor Bill Paxton Dies At 61 Following Complications From Surgery

... details. Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen. As a boy, he was in the crowd that welcomed President John F. Kennedy in Texas on the morning of Nov. 22, 1963, hours before Kennedy was killed in Dallas. As a young man, he worked in the art department for “B” movie king Roger Corman, who helped launch the careers of numerous actors and filmmakers. Paxton's movie credits included some of the signature works of the past 40 years, from “Titanic” and “Apollo 13” to “The Terminator and ”Aliens.“ Television fans knew him for his role as a polygamist, with three wives who expected the best from him, in the HBO series ”Big Love,“ for which he received three Golden Globe nominations. “Bill Paxton was a big-hearted, thoughtful and honourable person,” his “Big Love” co-star Chloe Sevigny said in a ...

Reaction To The Death Of Actor Bill Paxton

... his." — Bette Midler, on Twitter. "My fave thing about Bill Paxton was he saw his wife Louise on a London bus 30 yrs ago & never let her go. Everyone loved Bill." — Dana Delany, on Twitter. "If you've never seen One False Move, one of the best modern film noir movies ever! #Bill Paxton at his very best. Terrible, terrible loss." — James Woods, on Twitter. "Very shocked and saddened by the passing of #Bill Paxton. Interviewed him several times. A class act. One of the best in the business." — Larry King, on Twitter. Get news headlines sent daily to your inbox. Sign Up. I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site consitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. "Met #Bill Paxton years ago — immediately apparent that he was a kind, warm, down-to-earth and most excellent human being. #RIPBILLPAXTON" — Patricia Heaton, on Twitter. "The loss of Bill Paxton is such awful news! A wonderful actor who was as much fun to work with as he was to watch onscreen. #Heartbreaking" — Mark ...

Apollo 13' And 'titanic' Actor Bill Paxton Dies At 61

... sleep. More > >. Sunday, February 26 2017 1:34 PM EST 2017-02-26 18:34:12 GMT. Pressure is building in Congress to take gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region and Wyoming off the endangered list, which would allow farmers to kill the animals if they threaten livestock. More > >. Sunday, February 26 2017 1:13 PM EST 2017-02-26 18:13:27 GMT. A report about the potential consequences of repealing the nation's health care law warns federal spending cuts probably would threaten many people with coverage loss. More > >. By LINDSEY BAHR. AP Film Writer. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as "Apollo 13" and "Titanic" while also cherishing his work in "One False Move" and other low-budget movies and in the HBO series "Big Love," has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. A family representative issued a statement Sunday on the death but provided no further details. Paxton's death added a sad note to Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremonies. Paxton was never nominated but appeared in several Oscar-winning movies ...

Training Day’ Canceled? Will Bill Paxton’s Death Cause Cbs To Cancel Show

... week that the spinoff for The Blacklist aired on NBC, it was not a good sign that the Training Day ratings dipped again. CBS was already trailing the ABC programming by quite a bit, so this two-hour episode of How To Get Away With Murder didn’t help matters either. [Image by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images]. If the intent by CBS and producers Antoine Fuqua, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Warner Bros. Television is for the show to grow past its lead character, then Bill Paxton’s death may not be a cause of Training Day getting canceled. The inherent problem, though, is that if the first 13 episodes already filmed with his character surviving and having a huge impact on the season finale, then the entire team behind the show will have a huge problem to deal with in season two. Many television critics had already been stating that it was going to be difficult for the show to survive its first full season with low viewership. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, CBS already canceled Doubt after just two episodes, with the show pulling ...

Bill Paxton Remembered By Tucson Studio Preserving Tombstone Legacy

... Jensen sat in his office Sunday scrolling through the archives, remembering his time when the "Tombstone" film crew took over in 1993. It was a year when Jensen was a fellow actor in the various productions at the theme park. He remembered his encounters with actor Bill Paxton. Shot of Bill Paxton and Sam Elliott on set of #Tombstone ('93). Paxton died overnight from surgery complications. — Evan Schreiber (@Schreiber Evan) February 26, 2017. "Bill was on a break from filming. In his full Morgan Earp costume he stood by the bleachers with the crowd and watched [our] whole show," Jensen said. A Paxton family representative said the charismatic actor died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. The Texas native's credits included notable movies of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The Terminator" and "Aliens." But the one hitting close to home is his performance in "Tombstone" which was filmed in southern Arizona at Old Tucson. Entertainment Director of @Old Tucson Studio was ...

Bill Paxton, More Recent Notable Deaths

... Cunningham. Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole). Anton Yelchin. Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was killed on June 19, 2016, when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 27. (Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard). Christina Grimmie. Former "Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016, cops said. The gunman then killed himself, according to police. (Credit: Getty Images ...

Actor And Former Centaur Parade Grand Marshal Bill Paxton Has Died

... the camera. He quickly became a favorite of director James Cameron through the `80 s and `90 s, appearing in films such as "The Terminator" and "Aliens.". KTBS 3 News Tips. Send your news tip or story idea to the KTBS 3 Newsroom.  Enter your email address below to get started. Email Address *. We're sorry, but only one entry is allowed per person. Thank you for your continued interest. Thank you for your submission to KTBS 3 News.  A member of our staff may contact you for more information. Saturday, February 25 2017 9:45 PM EST 2017-02-26 02:45:16 GMT. On Saturday night many motorists found themselves dealing with quite the traffic tie-up near the Krewe of Gemini Parade. Friday, February 24 2017 11:52 PM EST 2017-02-25 04:52:34 GMT. Final Shreveport crime stats released for 2016. Murder, rape, burglary, and even property crime rose in Shreveport in 2016. Friday, February 24 2017 11:26 PM EST 2017-02-25 04:26:39 GMT. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - A man who disrupted an American Airlines flight from the Los ...