'Titanic,' 'Apollo 13' actor Bill Paxton has died

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<p class="p402_premiumInside">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. He was 61.

<p class="p402_premiumInside">The family representative issued a statement Sunday on the death. Further details were not provided.

<p class="p402_premiumInside">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.

<p class="p402_premiumInside">He quickly became a favorite of director James Cameron through the '80s and '90s, appearing in films such as "The Terminator," ''Aliens" and "Titanic."

<p class="p402_premiumInside">The statement says "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."

<p class="p402_premiumInside">The family requested privacy at this time.

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