VIDEO : Bill Paxton Died From Stroke Suffered After Surgery

The Associated Press reports that Bill Paxton's death certificate states the actor died last month from a stroke days after surgery to replace a heart valve and repair damage to his aorta. The prolific actor died late on Feb. The document was first reported Monday by celebrity website TMZ. It states Paxton was cremated and his remains interred at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, which is the final resting place of many Hollywood stars. Paxton starred in films such as "Twister," ''Titanic" and "Aliens" and the HBO series "Big Love."