Family Representative Says Actor Bill Paxton Has Died

American actor Bill Paxton attends a photocall during the MIPTV (International Television Program Market), in Cannes, France, on April 13, 2014. The MIPTV, the world's audiovisual and digital content market, takes pl... American actor Bill Paxton attends a photocall during the MIPTV (International Television Program Market), in Cannes, France, on April 13, 2014. The MIPTV, the world's audiovisual and digital content market, takes place at the Palais des Festivals from April 13 to 16. The MIPTV is one of the worldÕs leading international trade events dedicated to international television programs and to digital content and interactive entertainment for all platforms. FRANCE - 13/04/2015/BEBERT_1304_029/Credit:BEBERT BRUNO/SIPA/1504140113 (Sipa via AP Images) MORE LESS
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A family representative says prolific and charismatic actor Bill Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery.

The family representative issued a statement Sunday on the death. Further details were not provided.

Paxton, a Texas native, got his start in films in the art department on Roger Corman movies in the ’70s before getting a chance to go in front of the camera.

He quickly became a favorite of director James Cameron through the ’80s and ’90s, appearing in films such as “The Terminator,” ”Aliens” and “Titanic.”

The statement says “Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable.”

The family requested privacy at this time.

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