Bill Paxton Dies at 61: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and More Celebs Pay Tribute to Actor
Bill Paxton's fans, friends and peers are remembering the acclaimed actor after he died over the weekend due to complications from surgery. He was 61.
Paxton starred in a slew of films, including blockbuster hits Aliens, Apollo 13, Titanic and Twister. The four-time Golden Globe nominee also starred in HBO's Big Love for five seasons, the History Channel's Hatfields & McCoys and most recently, CBS' new show Training Day.
The Texas-born actor undoubtedly left a mark on Hollywood, and many celebrities have paid tribute to the late star, including his Apollo 13 costar, Tom Hanks, his Big Love co-star, Aaron Paul, and his True Lies co-star, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Here's a look at their reactions to Paxton's tragic death:
Tom Hanks: "Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man... Hanx."
Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man... Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 26, 2017
Aaron Paul: "Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP."
Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP.
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 26, 2017
Helen Hunt: "He made this movie [Twister] great --he acted his heart out. What a talented man. My thoughts are with his family."
He made this movie great--he acted his heart out. What a talented man. My thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/rUcmmYME3h
— Helen Hunt (@HelenHunt) February 26, 2017
Jamie Lee Curtis: "Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone. Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise and the children and family my ❤ and support 2 u. #truelies"
Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone. Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise & the children & family my ❤& support 2 u. #truelies pic.twitter.com/d4zleWdOrR
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) February 26, 2017
Kevin Bacon: "Some of my favorite memories are of floating around in a tiny vessel with big hearted, hilarious, brilliant Bill Paxton. Sad day."
Some of my favorite memories are of floating around in a tiny vessel with big hearted,hilarious,brilliant Bill Paxton. Sad day.
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) February 26, 2017
Tony Hawk: "Goodbye Bill Paxton. Thank you for decades of entertainment and for giving us some of the most quotable characters that still endure. #RIPchet"
Goodbye Bill Paxton. Thank you for decades of entertainment & for giving us some of the most quotable characters that still endure. #RIPchet
— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) February 26, 2017
Zach Braff: "Bill Paxton. A very talented man. As skilled with comedy as he was with drama. Carpe Diem. #rip"
Bill Paxton. A very talented man. As skilled with comedy as he was with drama. Carpe Diem. #rip pic.twitter.com/2ULKQJUzI4
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 26, 2017
Jeffrey Wright: "Sad news about Bill Paxton - too young. Always humanity, decency and touches of humor shining through his work. RIP."
Sad news about Bill Paxton - too young. Always humanity, decency and touches of humor shining through his work. RIP.
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) February 26, 2017
Jordan Peele: "Bill Paxton was notoriously one of the nicest people in the industry. He also gave us some of the all-time most iconic movie moments."
Bill Paxton was notoriously one of the nicest people in the industry. He also gave us some of the all-time most iconic movie moments.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) February 26, 2017
Rob Lowe: "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. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia. In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch One False Move or A Simple Plan to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.
Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Renaissance man, raconteur and
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) February 26, 2017
uniquely American national treasure. His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) February 26, 2017
In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch "One False Move" or "A Simple Plan" to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) February 26, 2017
Josh Gad: "The loss of #BillPaxton is beyond crushing. Once again, an icon, far too young, gone far too soon. 😢 Goodbye Private Hudson."
The loss of #BillPaxton is beyond crushing. Once again, an icon, far too young, gone far too soon. 😢 Goodbye Private Hudson.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 26, 2017
Elijah Wood: "What a lovely, warm and kind human. So sad to hear of Bill Paxton's passing."
What a lovely, warm and kind human. So sad to hear of Bill Paxton's passing.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) February 26, 2017
William Shatner: "Condolences to the family of Bill Paxton. I just heard the news."
Condolences to the family of Bill Paxton. I just heard the news. 😢
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 26, 2017
Charlize Theron: "You were a great friend to me, Bill. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with [on Mighty Joe Young]. Sending so much love to Bill Paxton's family."
You were a great friend to me, Bill. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with. Sending so much love to Bill Paxton's family.
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) February 26, 2017
Bella Thorne: "Oh my goodness...I don't even know what to say thank you bill for being such a good TV dad to me [on Big Love] and spreading love on every set you work on..my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We love you #billpaxton 💔 #rip"
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