With the lost of Bill Paxton still shocking many of fans, people are trying to find ways to cope with the actor’s death. With his many iconic rolls that people like to bring up as they mourn, ranging from Near Dark to The Terminator to Aliens, some also loved Paxton’s roll as storm chaser Bill “The Extreme” Harding in the 1996’s film ‘Twister’.
So what do real storm chasers do to pay their tribute to the actor? Well they combine their efforts to draw a massive “BP”.
The letters "BP" coming together on storm chaser GPS coordinates for actor Bill Paxton. #Twister #RIPBillPaxton pic.twitter.com/GXLlWVSfFV
— SevereStudios (@SevereStudios) February 26, 2017
Gizmodo reports that dozens of storm enthusiasts groups decided to us their Spotter Network GPS check-ins to coordinate a giant show of respect to the late actor. It’s safe to say that these groups might have been inspired to take up the mantle of storm chaser after seeing Bill Paxton’s role in the smash hit and just wanted to tell man “thanks” for the fun ride.
There are tons and tons of fans out there that enjoyed Paxton’s type of acting and still are in disbelief. He will be sorely missed.
R.I.P.