Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the surgeon who operated on Bill Paxton are denying any responsibility for the actor's sudden death after the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them. Paxton's family alleged in February that his surgeon, Dr. Khoynezhad, used a "high risk and unconventional surgical approach" that was unnecessary and that he lacked the experience to perform. The surgeon’s actions resulted in this tragic and preventable death.”Following Paxton's death, People reported, Dr. Khoynezhad left his surgeon position. "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery. According to The Blast, Cedars and Dr. Khoynezhad are fighting to have the wrongful death complaint filed against them dismissed.

Source: Fox News May 04, 2018 12:47 UTC