Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025. Authorities confirmed no signs of foul play but continue investigating. Tributes have poured in for the 95-year-old actor, known for The French Connection and Superman.
Hackman, who retired from Hollywood decades ago, lived a private life but was last seen publicly in 2024 leaving a New Mexico restaurant with Arakawa. The couple, married since 1991, first met in Los Angeles, where Arakawa worked at a fitness center. Fans remember Hackman’s lasting cinematic legacy as details of his final years continue to emerge.
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