Paxton Whitehead Obituary

Veteran actor, Paxton Whitehead has died at the age of 85. His death occurred on Friday, June 18, 2023, at a hospital in Arlington, Virginia.

Tributes have been pouring in from several people on social media after his death was announced.

“I’ve just heard that my beloved friend Paxton Whitehead has died, on Friday, June 16th. We first worked together in “My Fair Lady” in 1964, and the last time was in “Importance of Being Earnest” in 2010 – friends for 59 years. I loved him so heartbroken,” Theatre and Film actress, Dana Ivey said.

“RIP Paxton Whitehead, who I’m sure was a delightful man in real life but as an actor found his niche by being exemplary at playing stiff British jerks and blowhards in projects like Back to School, Mad About You, and Friends,” William Harris wrote.

“Heartbroken to heart my dear friend and mentor Paxton Whitehead has passed away. He was an extraordinary actor, a brilliant friend, and a truly wonderful human being. He meant so much to so many people and always brought a smile to the faces of everyone he encountered,” Jim Piddock also wrote.