Cause of Bill Paxton's death revealed

Actor Bill Paxton suffered a stroke stemming from surgery a week before his death, reveals his death certificate

Bill Paxton

Los Angeles: Actor Bill Paxton suffered a stroke stemming from surgery a week before his death, reveals his death certificate.

A representative of Paxton's family had confirmed earlier that the "Big Love" star died on February 25 following "complications from surgery".

According to the 61-year-old's death certificate, obtained by eonline.com, he suffered a stroke stemming from surgery a week earlier.

On February 14, Paxton underwent a valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair. According to the certificate, the actor later experienced an aortic aneurysm that led to the fatal stroke.

He died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here.

The star is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and his two children, daughter Lydia Paxton and son James Paxton.

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