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Movie star Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were all found dead on February 26, per the New York Times.

The late actor Gene Hackman will likely be added to the In Memoriam segment of the 87th Academy Awards ceremony.

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Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

Gene Hackman had a monumental career in Hollywood that included emotional Oscar acceptance speeches. The legendary actor, who ...

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Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The 95-year-old actor was ...

Gene Hackman, the Academy Award-winning actor whose breakout Broadway role paved the way to a career in film, has died.

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they performed a welfare check, ...

The 'French Connection' actor, who was found dead at his home in New Mexico, was nominated for five Oscars in his ...

Gene Hackman's most memorable roles span genres and decades, including titles like "The French Connection," "The Conversation" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." ...