Acting community mourns passing of Fort Worth actor Bill Paxton

The acting community took to Twitter to express condolences for Bill Paxton.

The Fort Worth-born and -raised actor died Saturday of complications from surgery.

Betty Buckley, the Broadway star who grew up in Fort Worth, called Paxton a “wonderful man.”

Jamie Lee Curtis, who starred in “True Lies” with Paxton, tweeted a photo from the film along with “Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone. Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise & the children & family my [heart] & support 2 u.”

Aaron Paul wrote that Paxton was “one of the greatest guys that I have ever met.”

Tom Hanks said, “Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. A wonderful man... Hanx”

Jeffrey Wright said, “Sad news about Bill Paxton - too young. Always humanity, decency and touches of humor shining through his work. RIP.”

Rob Lowe called Paxton one of the best in the industry. “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. In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch ‘One False Move’ or ‘A Simple Plan’ to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said, “Really bummed to hear about Bill Paxton this morning. Great guy, energy and always smilin’. Strength to the Paxton family. #restinlove”

Zach Braff called Paxton “a very talented man.”

Lou Diamond Phillips, a UT Arlington alumnus, said he had worked with Paxton recently.

Writer and director Edgar Wright tweeted, “I am so saddened by Bill Paxton’s passing. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in recent years and he was truly the loveliest guy.As well as Bill Paxton’s sterling work in, among many others, Nightcrawler, A Simple Plan, Apollo 13, One False Move, Aliens & Near Dark.....if you haven’t seen his underrated and gripping directorial debut ‘Frailty’, i highly recommend it.Will miss you.”

Debra Messing wrote, “So tragic the passing of Bill Paxton. Heartbreaking. What a talent, with so many more years of art to share with us. My love to his family”

Charlize Theron wrote, “You were a great friend to me, Bill. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with. Sending so much love to Bill Paxton’s family.”

This story was originally published February 26, 2017 at 11:48 AM with the headline "Acting community mourns passing of Fort Worth actor Bill Paxton."