The cause of death for actor Bill Paxton has been revealed as a stroke that arose from complications following heart surgery, according to TMZ , which acquired the information from Paxton’s death certificate. Paxton underwent surgery for an aortic aneurysm on Feb. 14, leading to complications which arose later and caused the fatal stroke.
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Neil Fingleton , who was Britain’s tallest man, died of heart failure at age 36. He played “Game of Thrones” character Mag the Mighty, a giant on the northern side of the great ice wall that was guarded by Lord Commander Jon Snow and the black-clad men of the Night’s Watch. Fingleton was 7-foot 7-inch.
Bill Paxton’s 15 best performances
Actor Bill Paxton, who died from complications after surgery over the weekend, was frequently the butt of jokes in Hollywood for his less than stellar performances. Paxton is best-known for playing supporting roles, many of which are overshadowed by the bigger stars alongside him.
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In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Bill Paxton , the prolific actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in Apollo 13 and a treasure hunter in Titanic, has died from complications of surgery.
Tom Hanks and More Celebrities Pay Tribute to Bill Paxton After His Death
Bill Paxton died at age 61 on Saturday , leaving behind an onscreen legacy. Throughout his life in the spotlight , Paxton gained the respect and admiration of his costars and fellow actors and filmmakers.
Reaction to the death of actor Bill Paxton
Reaction to the death of film and TV actor Bill Paxton, of “Titanic,” ”Aliens,” ”The Terminator,” ”Apollo 13″ and the HBO series “Big Love” fame: “Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone.
Bill Paxton fought Aliens and The Terminator, but he was always just a guy from Fort Worth
I was driving with my son Sunday morning when I caught the tail end of a radio report I was sure I’d heard incorrectly. I pulled over to check Twitter to confirm the unfathomable.
Bill Paxton dies
The ‘Twister’ actor reportedly suffered complications after undergoing heart surgery and passed away after a massive stroke aged 61 on Saturday . His family confirmed the sad news, which was originally reported by TMZ, in a statement describing him as an “adored husband and father”.
Family representative: ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton has died
In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
Photos: The life of Bill Paxton
A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement. Photos: The life of Bill Paxton A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement.
Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death
Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death The industry was shocked at 61-year-old Paxton’s passing. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2msbb57 Here’s what the stars had to say via Twitter as the actor’s death cast a pall over Oscar Sunday.
‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61: family representative
Bill Paxton, the prolific and charismatic actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. 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.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.