Bill Paxton, a bonafide movie icon, has passed away from complications due to surgery at age 61. Family, friends, and fans all mourn his loss. For film fanatics, Paxton will be remembered for several stellar performances in films like Aliens, Twister, Apollo 13, Frailty, Edge of Tomorrow, and many, many more. For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Paxton will also be remembered as John Garrett.
Paxton played Agent John Garrett during the first season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. His run on the show lasted for six episodes beginning with the series’ fourteenth chapter, “T.A.H.I.T.I.” Paxton was already a legend before he ever stepped foot in the MCU and it was actually his presence on the show that gave the series a boost in credibility and quality during a rookie season that had its ups and downs.
Paxton was, just as he’d always been, a lightning rod. He brought his classic, twisted charisma to the part of John Garrett, an actual Hydra agent in S.H.I.E.L.D. clothing. He was a mentor to Grant Ward (Brett Dalton) and helped set up what is still the biggest twist in the show’s history.
Dalton and more members of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and MCU family, along with the rest of Hollywood, are remembering Bill Paxton today.
I have no words. Bill Paxton didn't just play my mentor on the show, he became one in real life. The world is a sadder place without him pic.twitter.com/46e4hMj8nR
— Brett Dalton (@IMBrettDalton) February 26, 2017
#BillPaxton made everything he was in better, deeper and funnier with his big open heart and his world-class artistry. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/XGlobHEi5t
— Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) February 26, 2017
He was an actor's actor, a talented filmmaker, a warm, hilarious mensch with an endless supply of epic stories. It sucks that he's gone(2/2)
— Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) February 26, 2017
Can't believe he's gone. RIP, Bill Paxton.???My heart and prayers go out to his family & loved ones. ??I'm gonna miss you, buddy! ? pic.twitter.com/k5bHKRbrap
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) February 26, 2017
Heartbroken hearing of #BillPaxton , a truly brilliant man. So kind and fun and forever role model. Unbelievable, hug your loved ones xx
— Elizabeth Henstridge (@Lil_Henstridge) February 26, 2017
Game over, man. Game over. Goodbye #BillPaxton. I'm honored to have written you a theme on @AgentsofSHIELD. #RIP https://t.co/mEdR8KWTCi pic.twitter.com/PkHYHEpH4x
— Bear McCreary ?? (@bearmccreary) February 26, 2017
ALIENS, NEAR DARK, WEIRD SCIENCE, TRUE LIES, APOLLO 13, THE DARK BACKWARD, BIG LOVE, THE LAST SUPPER (1)
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
And then masterclass performances in TRESPASS, A SIMPLE PLAN, ONE FALSE MOVE and FRAILTY (2)
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was a craftsman with the kind of acting range most of us only dream of. I can't believe he's gone. Unacceptable. (3)
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
Somebody do a painting of an Alien, a Predator & a Terminator pouring out their 40s at #BillPaxton's grave.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton was 1 of my favorite fellow Texans. He shot Training Day on the same lot as us and would visit now and again. Great man.#RipBill
— Gabriel Luna (@IamGabrielLuna) February 26, 2017
My dear friend #BillPaxton you brought me to a realization that as much as we think we have time,we don't,I will forever remember you #sswa
— Edward James Olmos (@edwardjolmos) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton gone?!? I loved that guy. Not that many truly friendly, open faces in Hollywood. What a horrible loss. Poor family. So sorry.
— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. One of my all time favorites. So so tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 26, 2017
RIP Bill Paxton. Frailty, Aliens, One False Move, Trespass, A Simple Plan. And we once rode in an elevator together and he was a nice guy.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) February 26, 2017
My friend Joe and I saw ALIENS opening night. When Bill Paxton came onscreen, we both screamed, "Chet!!" I have been a fan ever since. (1/3)
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) February 26, 2017
ONE FALSE MOVE, A SIMPLE PLAN, NEAR DARK, APOLLO 13…on and on. Rest In Peace, Mr. Paxton. You will be missed. (3/3)
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) February 26, 2017
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) February 26, 2017
Bill Paxton .
Awesome talent and a great guy
My heart , thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends . pic.twitter.com/9vgXkXKPTJ— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) February 26, 2017
Marvel is deeply saddened by the loss of Bill Paxton; his contributions to the Marvel Universe will be remembered fondly. pic.twitter.com/BDuNTTYrdJ
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 26, 2017
Storm chasers around the country are also paying tribute to Paxton today, dropping pins of their respective locations.
Honorable tribute to Bill Paxton from Storm Chasers around the US. #RIPBillPaxton pic.twitter.com/CcWM0nBFDi
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) February 26, 2017
On behalf of everyone at Marvel Studios News, I send our deepest sympathies to Bill Paxton’s family and friends. If you have any favorite memories of Bill Paxton, please share them in the comments.
