BREAKING NEWS :Titanic star Bill Paxton dies at age 61

Titanic star Bill Paxton dies at age 61



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Actor Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61 because of complications following a surgery, his family said.

The Titanic and Aliens star passed away on Saturday, after a heart surgery had complications post-op and he suffered a fatal stroke, according to TMZ.

He was in a host of Hollywood hits, including Twister, and had an Emmy for Hatfields and McCoys.



He is set to appear alongside Tom Hanks and Emma Watson later this year in The Circle, which is in post-production.



Paxton was on a CBS series, Training Day at the time of his death, and recently said he was 'thrilled' to have his son James Paxton to guest-star on an episode.

His family said in a statement: 'It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery.'

They added that he had an 'illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker.'



Paxton played the role of Brock Lovett in Titanic, the treasure hunter that discovered the famed Heart of the Ocean necklace in the film. In Aliens Paxton played Private Hudson in 1986.

Other notable work by Paxton includes the ABC drama Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., two Spy Kids films and Apollo 13. He was also credited as a director, producer and writer in several other productions.



The family statement went on: 'Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable.

Paxton leaves behind two children. He was married to his second wife, Louise Newbury, at the time of his death.

He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and his father John Paxton was also an actor, having worked on several Spiderman films.

The Texas native has close to 100 acting credits to his name, including film and television work.