Actor Bill Paxton Died at 61, Cause of Death: How Did the Actor Die?

Los Angles February 16, 2017: Actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61. Paxton died suddenly on Saturday due to complications from surgery, the family tells TMZ in a statement.
Paxton died Saturday after undergoing heart surgery, according to TMZ. He suffered a fatal stroke during post-operation complications, the site reports.
“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery,” the statement from his family says. “Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable.”
Paxton appeared in a number of films over the course of his career, including The Terminator, Twister, Apollo 13, True Lies, and Aliens. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in HBO’s miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.
He had not announced that he was dealing with an illness or that he was planning to have surgery. Paxton has recently been seen as a series regular on the TV show Training Day, and filmed three movies in the past year.
On February 2, it was reported that Paxton’s son had joined the actor as a guest star in the CBS drama, Training Day. Paxton told People, “I was thrilled to have my son [James, 22,] guest-star on the eighth episode of Training Day.”
He is survived by his wife, Louise Newbury, and their two children.