Friends, colleagues and fans celebrated the life of actor Bill Paxton Sunday, after news of the “Training Day’ star died on Saturday. Paxton, 61, died due to complications from surgery, his family said in a statement. “Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable,” relatives said in the statement. In my estimation the best way to describe Bill Paxton is “he’s the guy who played every single other man you know.”
Whether it was his humble beginnings as a street punk in Terminator, a crew member in Alien, or a foul mouthed militant brother named Chet in Weird Science, Bill Paxton always took a piece of someone you knew into every role he played. Whether he was a loser car salesman pretending to be a spy or a cocky scientist who liked to chase Tornadoes, you knew that guy. Whether he played a guy from the old West, or a scientist studying the Titanic, you knew that guy. Paxton always seemed to play someone you knew. And with that carried a vibe of a man you knew.
Turns out in real life he was a man that everyone not only knew, but loved. At only 61 Hollywood has lost one of its finer actors way too soon. Just beginning a new show in “Training Day,” Bill Paxton will always be remembered….and missed. RIP
Here are some reactions from Hollywood
I always knew you were an angel, Bill. Heaven just got a lot more fun with you in residence. Love you always… #RIP #BillPaxton https://t.co/gVV2SskfYg
– Gale Anne Hurd (@GunnerGale) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill – a great human being with a huge heart. My thoughts are with his family.
– Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) February 26, 2017
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. ? pic.twitter.com/xJESxj6OpX
– Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man… Hanx.
– Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was simply one of the greatest people ever. To know him was to love him. I loved him. Huge love to Louise, Lydia and James. Xo
– Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) February 26, 2017
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
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