Bill Paxton( star of Aliens and Terminator) dead at 61

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  1. Samurai8472

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  2. Greg Cox

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    Sad and surprising to hear. He did a lot of good stuff, but I'll always remember him as the gleeful, redneck vampire in NEAR DARK . . ...
     
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    Heartbroken to hear this. One of my all time favorite actors. I will miss him on the silver screen.
     
  4. 1001001

    1001001 Serial Canon Violator Moderator

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    He'll always be Chet from Weird Science to me.

    "I'm gonna tell Mom and Dad everything. I'm even considering makin' up some shit!"

    RIP
     
  5. JD

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    I guess his game really is over now.
    It was hard for me to believe this one when my mom told me.
    RIP
     
  6. TrekMD

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    I was very surprised to learn about this today. He was still relatively young. My heart goes to his family. Rest in peace, Mr. Paxton.
     
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    Probably the definition of a solid working class actor who gave every performance his all.
    Looking over his career I can't believe he didn't have an Emmy or two on his shelf and was only nominated for an Oscar once.
    My condolences to his family and friends.
     
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    I am in total shock. I had no idea that he was having health problems at the time.

    R.I.P. Mr. Paxton. I'm really going to miss you.
     
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    Another one way too soon. RIP Bill......we will miss you.:weep:
     
  11. Samurai8472

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    Complications from heart surgery...

    damn....

    https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/emmy-winning-actor-bill-paxton-153013951.html


    Everyone is saying he won an emmy but I just see he was nominated.
     
  12. 137th Gebirg

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    Sigh...2017 continues the horrendous trend from 2016. RIP, Mr. Paxton. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
     
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    From "Tombstone": "Look at all the stars. You look up and you think, "God made all this and He remembered to make a little speck like me." It's kind of flattering, really."
     
  14. JanewayRulz!

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    So young.

    He will be missed.

    Peace to his family.
     
  15. E-DUB

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    I remember him as a hayseed cop in "One False Move". Great performance.
     
  16. N-121973

    N-121973 Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    I remember him in 'Weird Science' as the jerk older, brother. His stint on season 1 of 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'Apollo 13' of course and yes, the much-maligned big-screen adaption on 'Thunderbirds'. R.I.P. Mr Paxton :weep:.
     
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  18. Cyrus

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    RIP.
    my favorite Paxon character was the one from Aliens.
    What do you mean "they cut the power"? How could they cut the power, man?! They're animals
     
  19. Tosk

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    He may have been in some bad movies, but he was never bad in one.

    I'd be hard-pressed to choose my fave Paxton flick, but I'll be watching Frailty tonight. Actor-Director combo, feels right. :(
     
  20. Nerys Myk

    Nerys Myk A Spock and a smile Premium Member

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    Loved his work, even before I knew his name. Thank you sir. RIP.