Bill Paxton, as you"ve surely heard by now, has unexpectedly passed away.
He was just 61 years old.
Bill was having heart surgery, but he began experiencing complications afterwards. He had a stroke, which ultimately killed him.
He was an undeniably amazing actor, starring in such memorable films as Titanic, Twister, and Aliens.
And so it makes sense that his fellow celebrities are taking the time to mourn him, or to share stories or condolences on social media.
Check out some of the most tragic reactions to his death below.
1. Tom Hanks
“Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man…”
2. Rob Lowe
“Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Renaissance man, raconteur and uniquely American national treasure. His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia.”
3. Patton Oswalt
“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.”
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill – a great human being with a huge heart. My thoughts are with his family.”
5. Zach Braff
“Bill Paxton. A very talented man. As skilled with comedy as he was with drama. Carpe Diem.”
6. Melissa Joan Hart
“Heartbroken to hear about #BillPaxton passing away! He was one of those actors that you don’t think about often but appears in all your favorite films. My years have been filled with him on my screen telling great stories!”