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Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they performed a welfare check, ...

One of the greatest American actors of the 20th century was voted “least likely to succeed” by his first theater school, wasn ...

By The Associated Press Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The ...

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in New Mexico along with their ...

"Hoosiers" coach Gene Hackman has died.The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in ...

The death of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, at the age of 95, was announced on February 27, 2025. In this "Sunday ...

Hackman was often described as “gritty,” “gruff,” and “tough” — he was a former Marine who also studied journalism for a stint — but he could also be joyful, mischievous, and funny as hell.

Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, ...

Gene Hackman, a two-time Academy Award winner known for his authentic portrayal of a variety of characters during a lengthy career, was found dead at age 95, alongside his wife, classical pianist ...

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and ...

Oscar-winning American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in different rooms of their home in ...