Actor and musician Bill Paxton, star of Aliens, Titanic and Apollo 13, has died from complications from heart surgery at the age of 61.
In the early 80s Paxton was part of new wave band Martini Ranch who were signed to Warner Brothers Records. Paxton was credited as voices and samples in the band. Martini Ranch made two EPs and one album ‘Holy Cow’.
The EP ‘How Can A Labouring Man Find Time For Self-Culture’ featured three members of Devo, Bob Casale, Alan Myers and Mark Mothersbaugh.
Cindy Wilson of the B52’s also featured on Martini Ranch songs ‘Hot Dog’, ‘New Deal’ and ‘World Without Walls’. Actor Judge Reinhold is credited on their song ‘Reach’.
The video for ‘Reach’ was directed by James Cameron (Titanic) and features appearances from Paul Resier, Jenette Goldstein, Lance Henriksen and Kathryn Bigelow.
Bill Paxton was one of America’s most successful actors of the past 40 years. His starring roles include the movies ‘Weird Science’, ‘Aliens’, ‘Apollo 13’, ‘Twister’ and ‘Titanic’.
So profoundly sorry to hear that #BillPaxton has died. My family & I were such fans; we send our condolences and deepest sympathy to his.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man… Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 26, 2017
Saddened by the news of #BillPaxton passing. RIP https://t.co/jBtWk5NxQ7
— Slash (@Slash) February 27, 2017
Bill Paxton, RIP. Favorite Bill Paxton film: Carl Franklin's "0ne False Move" (1992). A sad loss. "Big Love" on HBO was amazing.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) February 27, 2017
Bill Paxton's FRAILTY is another movie that a tiny minority recognized was brilliant and now, sadly, it's become HORRIFYINGLY RELEVANT.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
The loss of Bill Paxton is such awful news! A wonderful actor who was as much fun to work with as he was to watch onscreen. #Heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/k6fWvMJ6kC
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 26, 2017
One of the nicest guys I ever knew- #BillPaxton! A big brother to my kid brother the in the movie business. He'll be missed. #BillPaxtonRIP
— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) February 26, 2017
So saddened by Bill Paxton's passing. Worked with him in '88. Sending good thoughts to his family. He was a real deal movie actor. #Respect
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 26, 2017
Very sad today to hear the passing of Bill Paxton. My heart goes out to his family & his many friends. Rest In Peace my friend. God bless pic.twitter.com/3lOJ5G3v8p
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) February 26, 2017
Terribly shaken to hear Bill Paxton has died. Sweetest man you ever knew. Fine actor and funny as hell. Thinking of his family he adored.
— Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) February 26, 2017
