‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61
LOS ANGELES — 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 and was beloved and respected throughout Hollywood and beyond. Although his death wasn’t noted in the “In Memoriam” section on Sunday, his name was mentioned by its host, Jennifer Aniston.
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin, who starred in “Big Love” with Paxton, said on the Oscar red carpet: “Bill had the biggest heart. He was more alive than the others. I’m having a lot of trouble understanding his being gone from my life and the world.”