Bill Paxton died from stroke suffered after surgeryBill Paxton's death certificate states the actor died in February from a stroke days after surgery to replace a heart valve and repair damage to his aorta. The aorta is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The prolific actor died late on February 25. DANNY MOLOSHOK Actor Bill Paxton died in February 2017 from a stroke. READ MORE:* Storm chaser tribute to the late Bill Paxton, the man who put them on the map* Actor Bill Paxton's family in Kiwi stars' thoughts after news of his deathIt states Paxton was cremated and his remains interred at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, which is the final resting place of many Hollywood stars.

Source: Stuff March 06, 2017 22:28 UTC