Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor who brought a flinty menace to films such as “Bonnie and Clyde,” “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven” was found dead Wednesday along with his wife in New Mexico, authorities said. He was 95. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department said Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found … Read more
Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their home outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office says. In an email to CBS News early Thursday, the office said, “Foul play is not suspected as a … Read more
Getty Images Gene Hackman, who has died aged 95, was once described as having the face of a truck driver, but became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. He won two Oscars – and was nominated for another three – playing violent men, yet was equally at home in comedy. Having shot to fame in … Read more
