Hollywood Icon Gene Hackman, 95, Found Dead with Wife & Dog

The Oscar-winning actor was found dead at 95 in his New Mexico home

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His wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also discovered deceased in their residence

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Authorities have confirmed that their deaths do not appear to be suspicious

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The couple resided in the Santa Fe Summit community and kept a low profile in recent years

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Hackman’s career took off after his role in the 1967 film Bonnie & Clyde

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He won Oscars for The French Connection and Unforgiven, solidifying his Hollywood legacy

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Hackman played Superman’s arch-nemesis in Richard Donner’s 1978 Superman movie

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He was originally set to play Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs but declined due to health concerns.

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His last film appearance was in Welcome to Mooseport, after which he stepped away from Hollywood

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Fans and celebrities pay tribute to one of the greatest actors of all time

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The Oscar-winning actor was found dead at 95 in his New Mexico home

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman passes away

His wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also discovered deceased in their residence

Hackman’s wife & dog also found dead

Authorities have confirmed that their deaths do not appear to be suspicious

No foul play suspected

The couple resided in the Santa Fe Summit community and kept a low profile in recent years

Lived a private life in Santa Fe

Hackman’s career took off after his role in the 1967 film Bonnie & Clyde

Breakout role in Bonnie & Clyde

He won Oscars for The French Connection and Unforgiven, solidifying his Hollywood legacy

Two-time Academy Award winner

Hackman played Superman’s arch-nemesis in Richard Donner’s 1978 Superman movie

Iconic role as Lex Luthor

He was originally set to play Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs but declined due to health concerns.

Turned down Hannibal Lecter role

His last film appearance was in Welcome to Mooseport, after which he stepped away from Hollywood

Retired from acting in 2004

Fans and celebrities pay tribute to one of the greatest actors of all time

Hollywood mourns a cinematic icon