Bill Paxton Dead Celebrity Reactions

Bill Paxton Dead Celebrity Reactions



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Devastated costars and friends of Bill Paxton are taking to Twitter to honor the life of the Emmy-winning actor.



Paxton died due to complications from surgery, a family representative told PEOPLE on Sunday. He was 61.



“Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton,” wrote Rob Lowe, who starred alongside Paxton in 1995’s Frank & Jesse. “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.”

Lowe continued by encouraging fans to watch his work in One False Move or A Simple Plan “to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.”



Stars like Jordan Peele, Edgar Wright continued to mourn the loss of the Titanic star by speaking out about his warm personality. “Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in recent years and he was truly the loveliest guy,” tweeted Wright. His True Lies costar Jamie Lee Curtis was also shocked by the news.



“Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met,” tweeted his Big Love costar, Aaron Paul. “I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP.”



Julie Benz shared a photo with Paxton from their upcoming CBS series, Training Day. “Rest In Peace my sweet friend.”



The actor is survived by his two children, James and Lydia Paxton, and his wife Louise Newbury.



“Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable,” the family representative said in a statement. “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father.”