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Actor And Former Centaur Parade Grand Marshal Bill Paxton Has Died

... Among his roles, Paxton played an astronaut in "Apollo 13" and a treasure hunter in "Titanic.". The Texas native got his start in films in the art department on Roger Corman movies in the `70 s before getting a chance to go in front of the camera. He quickly became a favorite of director James Cameron through the `80 s and `90 s, appearing in films such as "The Terminator" and "Aliens.". KTBS 3 News Tips. Send your news tip or story idea to the KTBS 3 Newsroom.  Enter your email address below to get started. Email Address *. We're sorry, but only one entry is allowed per person. Thank you for your continued interest. Thank you for your submission to KTBS 3 News.  A member of our staff may contact you for more information. Saturday, February 25 2017 9:45 PM EST 2017-02-26 02:45:16 GMT. On Saturday night many motorists found themselves dealing with quite the traffic tie-up near the Krewe of Gemini Parade. Friday, February 24 2017 11:52 PM EST 2017-02-25 04:52:34 GMT. Final Shreveport crime stats released for 2016. Murder, rape, burglary, and even property ...

Actor Bill Paxton Dead At 61, Family Representative Says

... art department for "B' movie king Roger Corman, who helped launch the careers of numerous actors and filmmakers. Paxton's movie credits included some of the signature works of the past 40 years, from "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" to "The Terminator and "Aliens." He received three Golden Globe nominations for his role as a polygamist in the HBO series "Big Love.". "Big Love was a seminal series for HBO for many years due to Bill's extraordinary talent and grace," reads an HBO statement. "Off screen, he was as warm, smart and fun as one could be.". Paxton brought a reliably human dimension to big-budget action adventures and science fiction. He was, sci-fi fans like to point out, the only actor killed by a Predator, a Terminator and an Alien. But Paxton, famously genial and well-liked throughout ...

Actor Bill Paxton Dies At 61 Following Complications From Surgery

... and their two children. His first marriage, to Kelly Rowan, ended in divorce. 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 brought a reliably human dimension to big-budget action adventures and science fiction. He was, sci-fi fans like to point out, the only actor killed by a Predator, a Terminator and an Alien. But Paxton, famously genial and approachable, defined his career less by his marquee status than as a character actor whose regular Joes appeared across the likes of “One False Move,” ”A Simple Plan“ and ”Nightcrawler.“. “”I'm a frustrated romantic actor,“ he told The Associated Press in 2006. ”I wanted to play the Bud part in 'Splendor in the Grass,' I wanted to play Romeo - the great, unrequited, tragic love stories. I've gotten to mix it up a ...

Will The Oscars Add Bill Paxton To The In Memoriam Film

... clip of Bart the Bear from the Saturday-night dress rehearsal for that show. The edit, which Workman did overnight after the rehearsal ended close to midnight, made it appear as if the montage included a moment from the show on which it was broadcast. But the In Memoriam is not usually altered once the show is in the homestretch. Last year’s In Memoriam did not include Oscar-wining actor George Kennedy, who died the day of the show, or “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee, who died 11 days before the Oscars. The latest death to be included was Pixar writer Daniel Gerson, who died on February 6 of that year. Also Read: Hollywood Reacts to Bill Paxton's Death: 'Wonderful Man' With a 'Huge Heart'. Costume and production designer Patricia Norris, who died on February 20 of 2015, was not included in that year’s In Memoriam, but was included in 2016. Paxton, of course, could be deemed an ...

Bill Paxton Had Special Love For The Alamo

... History. Image 2 of 5. Bill Paxton, center, Kris Kristofferson and Phil Collins chat at a star-studded event at the Alamo on May 18, 2015. It served as a preview for History channel's epic series 'Texas Rising' and as the launch of a fundraising campaign for the Alamo Endowment. less. Bill Paxton, center, Kris Kristofferson and Phil Collins chat at a star-studded event at the Alamo on May 18, 2015. It served as a preview for History channel's epic series 'Texas Rising' and as the launch of a. more. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News. Image 3 of 5. Bill Paxton's role as Sam Houston in "Texas Rising" brought him back to the Alamo, which he loved visiting as a kid and which served as the backdrop for a red-carpet screening of the History channel epic. Photo: Photo Courtesy History. Image 4 of 5. 'Texas Rising' star Bill Paxton poses on the red carpet during an event May 18, 2015 at the Alamo. The gala served as a preview for History channel's epic series about Texas, and also as the launch ...

James Cameron Honors Bill Paxton

... “Bill leaves such a void.”. Cameron and Paxton were frequent collaborators, working together on the likes of “Titanic,” “Aliens,” “True Lies,” and “The Terminator.” They also teamed on a music video for Paxton’s band Martini Ranch. The director said the two met 36 years ago on the set of a Roger Corman film. “He came in to work on set, and I slapped a paint brush in his hand and pointed to a wall, saying ‘Paint that!,” Cameron said in the statement. “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.”. Paxton died from complications related to surgery. His career included blockbusters such as “Twister” and dark dramas like “One False Move” and “A Simple Plan.” He also played a polygamist in HBO’s “Big Love” for five seasons, earning multiple Golden Globe nominations. Cameron said Paxton made a point of maintaining strong bonds with friends ...

Reaction To The Death Of Actor Bill Paxton

... Plan" to see this lovely leading man, at his finest." — Rob Lowe, in multiple Twitter posts. "Bill Paxton was a big-hearted, thoughtful and honorable person. He always had a smile on his face and could entertain any room with his wonderful stories of his many amazing years in Hollywood. Bill was extremely supportive of other actors, and the filmmaking process - a delight to work with. It was a wonderful time to be on set with him for five years." — Chloe Sevigny, Paxton's "Big Love" co-star. "So profoundly sorry to hear that #Bill Paxton has died. My family & I were such fans; we send our condolences and deepest sympathy to his." — Bette Midler, on Twitter. "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, on Twitter. "If you've never seen One False Move, one of the best modern film noir movies ever! #Bill Paxton at his very best. Terrible, terrible loss." — James Woods, on Twitter. "Very shocked and saddened by the passing of #Bill Paxton. Interviewed him several times. A class act. One of the best ...

Training Day’ Canceled? Will Bill Paxton’s Death Cause Cbs To Cancel Show

... try to replace one of the main characters for future episodes on CBS. A report by TV By The Numbers gave updated numbers for the Training Day ratings on Thursday nights. Four episodes have aired on CBS and viewers haven’t been giving the show big numbers. For the February 23 episode, an estimated 3.67 million viewers tuned in, showing that the program was already in trouble moving forward. Those aren’t good numbers for a Thursday night program on any of the main networks. In a report by the New York Times, news of actor Bill Paxton’s death has come in, with the cause being linked to complications of surgery. The news has led to many posts from fans on social media, noting work he did in films like Titanic, Twister, Weird Science, True Lies, and The Terminator. Paxton also received a lot of critical acclaim for his lead role on the HBO show Big Love. So will Bill Paxton’s death ...