Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead in Santa Fe Home

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead alongside their dog in their Santa Fe home, sparking a wave of tributes from the Hollywood community. Initial reports suggest there is no immediate sign of foul play, although the nature of the deaths is suspicious enough to warrant a thorough investigation, with no cause of death disclosed yet. Hackman, renowned for his roles in films like 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven', leaves behind a legacy celebrated by peers such as Clint Eastwood and Francis Ford Coppola. Family members, including Hackman's daughters and granddaughter, expressed their devastation at the loss, emphasizing his role as a beloved father and grandfather. The couple, living a low-profile life in recent years, was last publicly photographed in March 2024. The investigation remains active, with police assuring the public of no immediate danger in the area.