Gene Hackman at Hotel Park Hyatt in Agoikago, IL, 10.1985 May.
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesStars all over the world are mourning for the death of the Oscar winner Gene hackman.
Sante Sante Fe district office confirmed The weekly Thursday, February 27, he hackman, his wife, Betsy ArakawaAnd their dog was found dead in their home in Santei Fe, New Mexico, Wednesday, February 26th.
“On February 26, 2025, around 1:45 pm, Santa Fe district sheriff MPs were sent to an address at Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park, where he told Gene Hackman, and his wife Betsy Arikawa, 64 and a dog was found we in a statement.
“The hated game is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, (the exact cause of death) is not determined. This is an active and continuous investigation by the Santa Fe district sheriff’s office,” the statement continued.
Hackman was a celebrated actor who won two Oscars in his life. He won a better actor’s award for his role as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in Thriller 1971 The French connectionAnd a better role of the supportive actor to play “Little” Sheriff Bill Daggett in the Clint Eastwood movie in 1992, Unforgettable.
Hackman was also well appreciated for his role as Lex Luthor in superman Movies interpreting the late Christopher Reeve.
As the news was broken by Hackman’s death on Thursday, tributes have poured out of some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Keep moving to see how Hollywood stars are making tribute and remembering Hackman:
Francis Ford Coppola
“The loss of an excellent artist always causes mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great, inspiring and wonderful actor in his work and complexity. I mourn for his loss and celebrate his existence and contribution,” Coppola, who led Hackman in 1974 ConversationSeparated through Instagram along with a photo of him and Hackman in Set.
George takei
“We’ve lost one of the real screen giants,” Star Travel Icon split through X. “Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you can feel a lifetime behind it. He can be all and no one, a wonderful presence or daily joe. That’s how powerful he was an actor. He will miss, but his work will live forever.”
Edgar Wright
Children The director repeated an X post on the death of Hackman and simply wrote, “the greatest …”
Paul Feig
Another simple favor The director separated through the X, “so terrible. Gene was such an inspiration for so many of us who love movies. So many excellent roles. His performance only in the conversation changed the way I looked at the acting and what actors could bring in a role. Such an amazing career. RIP Mr. Hackman. “
Seduce Brolin
“I am oppressed by the sudden death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa (and their dog). Crushed. He was always one of my favorites,” the actor wrote through Instagram along with a photo of Hackman and his wife. “Not many who beat their batteries like him. Rest in peace. ”
Viola Davis
“I loved you in everything! Conversation, The French connection, Adventure posseidon, Unforgettable“However, but vulnerable,” the Oscar winner wrote via Instagram. “You were one of the greatest. God bless those who love you. Break well, sir.” “”
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