Bill Paxton

    Bill Paxton was an American actor and filmmaker He first rose to fame for his role in the 1985 film, Weird Science. Some of his most notable films include Aliens (1986), Apollo 13 (1995), Twister (1996), Edge of Tomorrow (2014) and Nightcrawler (2014). He also starred on HBO's Big Love from 2006 to 2011. Paxton was also known for directing the films Frailty (2001), in which he also starred, and The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005). He died in February 2017 at the age of 61 due to complications from heart surgery.
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    'Twister' Sequel 'Twisters' in the Works 26 Years Later with 'The Revenant' Screenwriter
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    Bill Paxton's Family Reaches Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Surgeon, Hospital
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    Kevin Bacon Recalls Getting 'Thrown Up on' by Cameraperson During 'Apollo 13' Zero-Gravity Scene
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    From 'Weird Science' to a Proud Papa: Bill Paxton's Life in Photos
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    Bill Paxton's Widow and Children to Receive $1M in Partial Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit
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    Cary Elwes Remembers Late 'Twister' Costar Bill Paxton as Film Turns 25: His 'Energy Was Infectious'
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    Jeffrey Dean Morgan Remembers Late Costar Bill Paxton: 'Loved Him with a Passion'
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    Amanda Seyfried Honors Late 'Big Love' Costar Bill Paxton in Touching Tribute: 'He Was Wonderful'
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    Bill Paxton's Son Wishes Late Father 'Happy Birthday Daddio!' on Day Actor Would Have Turned 62
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    Bill Paxton's Family Blames Surgeon Who Operated on Him and Hospital for Actor's Death at 61
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    James Paxton Remembers His Late Father Bill Paxton: 'Forever Smiling with You'
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    Director of Bill Paxton's Final Film Gives Touching Tribute: 'I Lost a Big Brother'
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    See Bill Paxton Transform into a Dirty Cop for One of His Final Films, 'Mean Dreams'
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    Bill Paxton Cause of Death Revealed: Stroke After Heart Surgery
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    From His Secret Passions to His Famous Roots: 13 Things You Never Knew About Bill Paxton
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    Cary Elwes Pays Touching Tribute to His Friend Bill Paxton: 'He Was a Beautiful Soul'
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    Jamie Lee Curtis Remembers Her 'True Lies' Costar Bill Paxton: 'It's Just So Terribly Sad'
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    Bill Paxton's Final PEOPLE Interview Before His Unexpected Death: The Star Talks Being a Family Man
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    Helen Hunt and More Stars React to Bill Paxton's Death: 'He Acted His Heart Out'
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    Bill Paxton Dead at 61 Due to Complications from Surgery