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Gene Hackman, the esteemed actor renowned for his roles in \u201cThe French Connection\u201d and \u201cUnforgiven,\u201d was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico residence on Wednesday. Hackman was 95 years old.<\/p>\n

The Santa Fe County Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed the discovery, stating, \u201cWe can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead on Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail.\u201d Authorities have indicated that foul play is not suspected, though the exact cause of death remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

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Born on January 30, 1930, in San Bernardino, California, Hackman\u2019s illustrious career spanned over six decades. He received two Academy Awards: Best Actor for his portrayal of Jimmy \u201cPopeye\u201d Doyle in 1971\u2019s \u201cThe French Connection\u201d and Best Supporting Actor for his role as Little Bill Daggett in 1992\u2019s \u201cUnforgiven.\u201d His diverse filmography includes notable performances in \u201cBonnie and Clyde,\u201d \u201cMississippi Burning,\u201d and as Lex Luthor in the \u201cSuperman\u201d series.<\/p>\n

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Hackman began his career after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, studying journalism and television production before pursuing acting. He trained at the Pasadena Playhouse, where he formed a lasting friendship with fellow actor Dustin Hoffman.<\/p>\n

In 1991, Hackman married classical pianist Betsy Arakawa. The couple resided in Santa Fe, leading a private life after Hackman\u2019s retirement from acting in 2004. Post-retirement, he focused on writing, authoring several novels.<\/p>\n

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The entertainment industry mourns the loss of a versatile and influential actor whose performances have left an indelible mark on cinema. Hackman is survived by his three children from his first marriage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gene Hackman, the esteemed actor renowned for his roles in \u201cThe French Connection\u201d and \u201cUnforgiven,\u201d was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico residence on Wednesday. Hackman was 95 years old. 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