Link (http://www.tmz.com/2017/02/26/bill-paxton-dead-dies/)

Bill Paxton has died ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the actor died suddenly Saturday due to complications from surgery.

Paxton had a string of hits, including "Twister," "Titanic" and "Aliens." He won an Emmy for "Hatfields and McCoys." He was on a CBS series, "Training Day" at the time of his death.

The 61-year-old actor had 2 children and was married to Louise Newbury for 30 years.

The family says, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery." The family accurately describes his "illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and flimmaker." The family adds, "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."

So sorry to hear this. I loved his character in"Twister" May he rest in peace. :(

I often wonder is meant by"complications" from surgery? The first thing that I think of is MRSA that is running rampant in hospitals these days. The thought of having surgery scares me because of this problem.

So sad!:(

I could say say "SHOCKER!" But even that would be an understatement. I was sure Paxton would go on living for years. I really liked him as an actor. I 1st saw Bill as the semi demented older brother to Ilan Smith's character in "Weird Science" and kept watching his movies since. R.I.P. buddy. A huge loss to us all.

:rip: Bill Paxton

So sad and shocking. He was way too young.

:rip:

Rest in peace.

Weird Science and Aliens are two movies that will always remind me of Bill, RIP now sir.

Bill Paxton's Family Blames Surgeon and Hospital for Actor's Death at 61
by Mike Miller
Feb. 13, 2018


Bill Paxton’s family is blaming the hospital and doctor who operated on him last year for his untimely death.

The actor's family and estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against surgeon Ali Khoynezhad and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to court documents first obtained by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Paxton’s family is accusing the doctor and the hospital of providing the actor with “negligent diagnosis, management, and treatment,” which they say led to the complications that resulted in the actor’s death last Feb. 25 at 61.





According to the lawsuit, Cedars-Sinai “misrepresented and/or concealed information relating to the risks of surgery and care that would be provided and/or failed to adequately explain the proposed treatment or procedure.”

The family is also claiming that the hospital “failed to disclose that [Dr. Khoynezhad] was going to use a high risk and unconventional surgical approach with which he lacked experience and which was, based upon information and belief, beyond the scope of his privileges.”

Furthermore, they allege that Dr. Khoynezhad was “not in the hospital” when Paxton “began suffering the complications” and failed to arrange for “continuous care and coverage” for the actor while he was away. This, the lawsuit alleges, caused “a delay in treatment resulting in damage.”





As a result the hospital and surgeon’s alleged negligence, Paxton had to undergo a series of procedures that ultimately led to his death 10 days later, according to the documents.

“Bill Paxton and his family trusted the physicians and staff at this medical facility but instead Cedars-Sinai betrayed their trust,” said the family’s attorney Bruce Broillet in a statement. “The surgeon’s actions resulted in this tragic and preventable death.”





According to the statement, Dr. Khoynezhad left his position as a surgeon at Cedars-Sinai shortly after Paxton’s death.

“We are pursuing accountability and justice from a physician and a hospital that failed to adequately protect Mr. Paxton,” said another attorney for the plaintiffs, Steve Heimberg.





Cedars-Sinai issued a statement regarding the lawsuit to PEOPLE:

“State and federal privacy laws prevent us from commenting about patient care without written authorization. But we can share the following: Nothing is more important to Cedars-Sinai than the health and safety of our patients. These remain our top priorities. One of the reasons for our high quality is that we thoroughly review concerns about any patient’s medical care. This process ensures that we can continue to provide the highest quality care.”

http://ew.com/movies/2018/02/13/bill-paxton-family-wrongful-death-suit/