Actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61, a family representative has confirmed.
- Bill Paxton (1955-2017)
- Known for "Aliens," "Twister" and "Titanic"
- Was starring in the new TV show "Training Day"
“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton passed away due to complications from surgery,” the representative said in a statement.
Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows.
His movie credits included some of the signature works of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The Terminator" and "Aliens."
Television fans knew him for his role as a polygamist, with three wives who expected the best from him, in the HBO series "Big Love," for which he received three Golden Globe nominations.
"Bill Paxton was a big-hearted, thoughtful and honorable person," his "Big Love" co-star Chloe Sevigny said in a statement. "He always had a smile on his face and could entertain any room with his wonderful stories of his many amazing years in Hollywood."
Paxton was currently starring in the CBS drama "Training Day," which premiered Feb. 2. The network has not yet announced whether it will continue to air the completed episodes.
His death adds 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.
"On this Oscar Sunday, watch 'One False Move' or 'A Simple Plan' to see this lovely leading man, at his finest," Paxton's friend Rob Lowe tweeted.
Paxton is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and their two children.
Information from CNN and the Associated Press was used in this report.