Bill Paxton, an icon of genre film and television, passed away at the age of 61 due to complications from surgery.
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In addition to many other great roles, Paxton was a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He played Agent John Garrett, a mole for Hydra within SHIELD, in the first season of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD.
While Paxton’s character turned out to be a villain on Agents of SHIELD, it seems that he was a hero on the show’s set. Several members of the Agents of SHIELD cast and crew have shared remembrances of Paxton on social media.
These include messages from Brett Dalton, who probably worked more closer with Paxton as Garrett’s protege, Grant Ward, than anyone else in the cast. There’s also messages from Ming-Na Wen, Elizabeth Henstridge, showrunner Maurissa Tancharoen, a musical tribute from Bear McReary and more.
Click through the slideshow to see these tributes.
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In addition to his role Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Paxton’s career included roles in The Terminator, Weird Science, Titanic, Apollo 13, Twister, Predator 2, True Lies and Aliens. He also gave an Emmy-nominated performance in Hatfields and McCoys and starred in HBO’s Big Love
At the time of his death, Paxton was appearing on the CBS series Training Day. He completed filming for the role prior to his untimely death.
Marvel
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
Brett Dalton
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
Clark Gregg
#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
Chloe Bennet
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Ming-Na Wen
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
RIP, Bill Paxton aka #AgentGarrett. ??#AgentsofSHIELD #family pic.twitter.com/CIVa50gMt5
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) February 26, 2017
Elizabeth Henstridge
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
Maurissa Tancharoen
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Patton Oswalt
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
Lucy Lawless
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
Bear McReary
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
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