The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their New Mexico home.
After Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead inside of their home on Feb. 26, Francis Ford Coppola and more are remembering the Academy Award winner.
"There has never been a ‘Gene Hackman Type.’ There has only been Gene Hackman. — Actor Tom Hanks on Instagram.
Hackman died at age 95 on February 26 alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home.
Writing on X/Twitter, Morgan said: “Acting legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy, 63, found dead in their Santa Fe home, along with their pet dog. Police say early reports do not suggest foul play. What an incredibly sad end to a remarkable life. RIP.”
Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, and Josh Brolin were among the notable people who honored Gene Hackman following the news of the actor's death.
Gene Hackman's death left other Hollywood figures, including Bill Murray, Francis Ford Coppola and Dustin Hoffman shocked and saddened.
Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and Superman actress Valerie Perrine are among the stars mourning Gene Hackman's death. The 95-year-old legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead on Wednesday,
Celebrities including George Takei paid tribute to Gene Hackman after the legendary actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead
Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven, said in a statement to Deadline: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”
Gene Hackman truly is one of the greats, and he always will be. From critical classics like The French Connection and Unforgiven to 1978’s Superman (which is one of the best Superman movies) where he played Lex Luthor to modern cult classics like The Royal Tenenbaums, he truly left a remarkable mark on cinema. His legacy will be remembered forever.