Actor Gene Hackman, best known for his roles in The French Connection, The Conversation, and The Royal Tenenbaums, was found dead at the age of 95 along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their home in New Mexico. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer, Denise Avila, confirmed the discovery during a welfare check after a concerned neighbor raised alarms about the couple’s well-being.
Authorities have stated that there were no immediate signs of foul play in their deaths. The news has come as a shock to many, as Hackman, an Academy Award-winning actor, was a beloved figure in Hollywood, known for his iconic roles in a career that spanned several decades.
Further details surrounding their deaths are yet to be revealed as investigations continue.
