Authorities in New Mexico confirmed that actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakwa were discovered dead at their home on Thursday along with their dog.
At the age of 95, Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman passed away. The renowned actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were reportedly discovered dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Thursday.
Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakwa
“We do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths, however, the exact cause of death has not been determined at this time,” the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office told Sky News. According to the story, both the couple and their dog passed away. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death. The local police were not immediately available for comment, according to Reuters.
After 20 years of retirement from acting, Gene Hackman lived in New Mexico with his wife, 63-year-old classical musician Betsy Arakawa.
Legendary career of Gene Hackman
Intense character actor Gene Hackman received Academy Awards for his roles in the 1992 western Unforgiven and the brutal drug drama The French Connection in 1971. For a generation, he was also well-known for his role as Lex Luthor in the Christopher Reeve-starring original Superman movies. He is one of the few Hollywood celebrities to receive critical acclaim in both independent and blockbuster films.
Over the course of a long career that began in the early 1960s, the former Marine had appearances on television, the stage, and in over 80 films. In addition to his two Oscars, he received four Golden Globes and two BAFTA Awards. Welcome to Mooseport marked his last on-screen appearance before he announced his retirement from acting in 2004.
Gene Hackman had three children from two marriages. From 1956 to 1986, he was married to Faye Maltese for 30 years. In 1991, Hackman wed Arakawa. He had spent four years, from 1947 to 1951, in the US Marine Corps prior to his career in film.
