Two-Time Oscar Winner Gene Hackman and His Wife Found Dead at Their Home

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:53pm on 27 Feb 2025,Thursday Entertainment

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025. Known for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, Hackman had a prolific career spanning six decades. He won two Oscars, four Golden Globes, and two BAFTAs. Hackman, famous for portraying complex characters, also appeared in Superman, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Scarecrow. After retiring in 2004, he lived a quiet life in New Mexico. Tributes poured in from Hollywood, celebrating his immense talent. Investigations are ongoing, but foul play is not suspected.

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