Hollywood Mourns Bill Paxton: “A Wonderful Man”, Says Tom Hanks
Refresh for new tweets & tributes Hollywood – and storm chasers – reacted today to the shocking news of Bill Paxton’s death from surgery complications. “Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man,” tweeted Tom Hanks, Paxton’s costar in the upcoming The Circle.
Deadline will update this post as responses and remembrances arrive.
Even storm chasers across the country have joined in the tributes, using their GPS devices to gather and organize into huge “B.P.” formations, honoring their Twister hero. Take a look:
Storm chasers and spotters around the world unite to create a virtual tribute to the late Bill Paxton.#BillPaxtonRIP #twister pic.twitter.com/j73l4gvpBZ
— Daniel Shaw (@DanielShawAU) February 26, 2017
It just keeps getting better! Hundreds of storm chasers honoring Bill Paxton in KS and OK. Each dot is one person's GPS. #RIPBillPaxton pic.twitter.com/z14XQ9msPR
— Aaron Brackett (@Aaron_Brackett) February 26, 2017
Antoine Fuqua, Training Day director:
Bill was someone whose goodness and compassion was evident from the moment you met him. He was an immense talent and the type of guy you wanted to spend as much time with both in front of, and behind, the camera. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
I am truly devastated at the passing of my friend Bill Paxton. He was a tremendously talented actor and a wonderful man.
— JERRY BRUCKHEIMER (@BRUCKHEIMERJB) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man… Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 26, 2017
Man, did I love getting to work with Bill Paxton. Very cool & very kind as he endured my endless questions about his incredible career. #RIP
— Charles Esten (@CharlesEsten) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. One of my all time favorites. So so tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 26, 2017
James Cameron, who directed Paxton in Aliens, True Lies, The Terminator and Titanic, sent this tribute to Vanity Fair today:
I’ve been reeling from this for the past half hour, trying to wrap my mind and heart around it. Bill leaves such a void. He and I were close friends for 36 years, since we met on the set of a Roger Corman ultra-low budget movie. He came in to work on set, and I slapped a paint brush in his hand and pointed to a wall, saying “Paint that!” We quickly recognized the creative spark in each other and became fast friends. What followed was 36 years of making films together, helping develop each others projects, going on scuba diving trips together, watching each others kids growing up, even diving the Titanic wreck together in Russian subs. It was a friendship of laughter, adventure, love of cinema, and mutual respect. Bill wrote beautiful heartfelt and thoughtful letters, an anachronism in this age of digital shorthand. He took good care of his relationships with people, always caring and present for others. He was a good man, a great actor, and a creative dynamo. I hope that amid the gaudy din of Oscar night, people will take a moment to remember this wonderful man, not just for all the hours of joy he brought to us with his vivid screen presence, but for the great human that he was.
The world is a lesser place for his passing, and I will profoundly miss him.
Bill Paxton was notoriously one of the nicest people in the industry. He also gave us some of the all-time most iconic movie moments.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was one of the most down to earth, genuine individuals I've ever met and was kind to me from day one. Such a loss. Godspeed Sir
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton such a wonderful actor. He always brought so much complexity and humor to his characters. RIP
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) February 26, 2017
I last saw Bill Paxton at a DGA Feature Directors Night Dinner. He was talented, kind and had a unique charisma… https://t.co/1U58L0kzYR
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) February 26, 2017
Here's to you Bill Paxton, the single most quoted actor of my life.
"That's not a joke! THAT is a severe behavioural disorder!!" #RIP
— Tyler Labine (@TyLabine) February 26, 2017
Condolences & prayers to the family of Bill Paxton. We've lost a very talented classy gentleman. Too young to leave us. RIP Bill.
— ERIK ESTRADA (@ErikEstrada) February 26, 2017
What a gentleman, what a talent, what a great great guy. We'll miss you Bill Paxton.
— Sam Trammell (@SamTrammell) February 26, 2017
So sad. My heart go's out to #BillPaxton family&friends. Terrible news all around. Just heartbreaking. https://t.co/otDRbZLmIw
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was a very rare person. Great actor, no ego. Always nice, warm and smiling. Always regular & down to earth. What a big loss.
RIP— Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) February 26, 2017
My condolences to Bill Paxton's family for the loss of a wonderful, warm, father and husband. It was always a pleasure to be in his company
— Peter Henry Fonda (@iamfonda) February 26, 2017
I met Bill Paxton because he was a classic movie lover. He & his wife were so kind and decent and interesting and this is just awful news.
— Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton, one of the nicest guys, always smiling as if he knew the punchline. Rest in peace my kind friend.
— Nia Vardalos (@NiaVardalos) February 26, 2017
Terribly saddened by the passing of one of my favourite actors ever billpaxton_ he could do… https://t.co/YTjuzP8BPe
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) February 26, 2017
Just heard the so so sad news about my pal #BillPaxton. So talented, special and the sweetest guy you'd ever want to meet. RIP my friend.
— Paul Reiser (@PaulReiser) February 26, 2017
Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Renaissance man, raconteur and
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. A truly lovely man and phenomenal talent who shall be missed. Condolences to friends/family/fans pic.twitter.com/WtCFcP7vbu
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) February 26, 2017
So sad about the passing of Bill Paxton. In film school, we went to the set of Weird Science & he was so nice to us. Such a wonderful guy.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) February 26, 2017
Broken hearted our dearest Bill Paxton has passed – the 1st leading man I had the honor to write for. His trust and joy inspired me to grow.
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton .
Awesome talent and a great guy
My heart , thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends . pic.twitter.com/9vgXkXKPTJ— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) February 26, 2017
My sweet prince bill Paxton. I will never forget you it was my great fortune to be your friend and you will forever be laughing in my dreams
— cassian elwes (@cassianelwes) February 26, 2017
Can't quite fathom not seeing #BillPaxton transform into another brilliant character anymore. Let alone gracing us all with his huge heart.
— Dash Mihok (@DizMihok) February 26, 2017
Met #BillPaxton years ago – immediately apparent that he was a kind, warm, down-to-earth and most excellent human being. #RIPBILLPAXTON
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) February 26, 2017
Rest peacefully Bill Paxton. Great actor and friend. He walks in fields of gold. #Tombstone pic.twitter.com/aSP8mJPus3
— Stephen Lang (@IAmStephenLang) February 26, 2017
I want to extend my condolences today to Bill Paxton's family & friends. We lost not only a good solid actor, but a great guy.
— Ray Liotta (@rayliotta) February 26, 2017
Watching Bill Paxton's constant, effortless brilliance in movies as a kid made me want to be an actor. He will be so missed. What a legend.
— John Gallagher, Jr. (@JohnGallagherJr) February 26, 2017
A master thief for sure. Rest In Peace my brother. #BillPaxton https://t.co/De2EAWnrUp
— D.W. Moffett (@DWMoffett) February 26, 2017
Damn. Bill Paxton. RIP. Amazing force of nature gone.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) February 26, 2017
So saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Paxton. Wade & I both worked with him numerous times over the years. He was always such a light.
— Annabeth Gish (@annabethgish) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was a wonderful person. Wonderful soul. My friend. Way to young. Love to the family.
— Johnathon Schaech (@JohnSchaech) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton did so much 4 all of us in film, as a man, father & husband. Working with him was truly an honor. We will miss U bud #RIPBILL
— Chad Michael Murray (@ChadMMurray) February 26, 2017
So sad to hear about #BillPaxton passing. My daughter went to school with his daughter. I had a few nice moments with him. Lovely man…
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) February 26, 2017
Ugh.Gutted beyond to hear of the great Bill Paxton's passing.What a good man.So so kind to me and FUNNY and truly gifted. Rest in power,bud.
— bobby cannavale (@bobbycannavale) February 26, 2017
Lost a great friend. RIP Bill Paxton. pic.twitter.com/MVawnE71SE
— Steve Lemme (@SteveLemme) February 26, 2017
High school, first row of a PACKED theater opening night watching TWISTER. He was the greatest. #billpaxton
— Jorma Taccone (@jormataccone) February 26, 2017
Terrible news about Bill Paxton. Only met him once. Tried to talk me into buying Buster Keaton's house. Wish I had. RIP, Bill.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton made everyone smile and I always laughed in his company. My thoughts are with his family. We will miss him. #RIPBillPaxton
— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) 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
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
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.
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP.
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 26, 2017
Game over, man. Game over. Goodbye #BillPaxton. I'm honored to have written you a theme on @AgentsofSHIELD. #RIP https://t.co/mEdR8KWTCi pic.twitter.com/PkHYHEpH4x
— Bear McCreary (@bearmccreary) February 26, 2017
So tragic the passing of Bill Paxton. Heartbreaking. What a talent, with so many more years of art to share with us. My love to his family
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) February 26, 2017
You were a great friend to me, Bill. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with. Sending so much love to Bill Paxton's family.
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. So very good every time. In addition to his iconic roles, he was amazing in Near Dark, A Simple Plan & Edge of Tomorrow.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) February 26, 2017
What a lovely, warm and kind human. So sad to hear of Bill Paxton's passing.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) 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
No!!! Bill Paxton passed away at 61. RIP a fine actor.
— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) February 26, 2017
Condolences to the family of Bill Paxton. I just heard the news.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 26, 2017
I am so saddened by this loss. https://t.co/uXRLc9UjxY
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 26, 2017
Can't believe Bill Paxton is gone. I never met him but huge fan. I know the whole #AgentsofSHIELD family will be in shock. This is very sad.
— Jason O'Mara (@jason_omara) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was a craftsman with the kind of acting range most of us only dream of. I can't believe he's gone. Unacceptable. (3)
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
Really bummed to hear about Bill Paxton this morning. Great guy, energy and always smilin'. Strength to the Paxton family. #restinlove
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 26, 2017
RIP @billpaxton_ great guy, actor, husband and father. pic.twitter.com/4hQlh4iRhN
— Rob Morrow (@RobMorrow_) February 26, 2017
If you've never seen One False Move, one of the best modern film noir movies ever! #BillPaxton at his very best. Terrible, terrible loss,
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 26, 2017
I bumped into #BillPaxton just a few weeks ago. He was his usual warm and super friendly self. One of the nicest men ever. #RIP #TragicLoss
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 26, 2017
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
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