Actor Gene Hackman likely died at least 9 days before bodies were found

Hackman and wife likely died 10 days before bodies found, sheriff says

US investigators are still trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.

BBC News - 2d

Gene Hackman likely dead over a week before being found, sheriff says

Authorities said there were no obvious signs of foul play, but that the circumstances of their deaths warranted further investigation.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Gene Hackman dies at 95: NFL had these unique connections with the legendary actor

The celebrated actor helped the NFL with a special Super Bowl project in 2006

CBS Sports - 3d

Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.

The New York Times - 3d

Gene Hackman Most Likely Died on Feb. 17, Sheriff Says

The Santa Fe County sheriff said the actor’s pacemaker was inspected and last showed activity nine days before his and his wife’s bodies were found.

The New York Times - 2d

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at Santa Fe home, along with their dog

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with their dog, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office. ...

NBC News - 4d

WATCH: Foul play not suspected as actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Denise Avila said.

ABC News - 4d

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman dead at 95

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog, but officials say they do not suspect foul play.

NBC News - 4d

From the archives: Gene Hackman, actor, novelist

The death of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, at the age of 95, was announced on February 27, 2025. In this "Sunday Morning" profile from March 19, 2000, correspondent Martha Teichner ...

CBS News - 4d

Gene Hackman’s business partner remembers actor as a prankster

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gene Hackman was many things, most notably an award-winning actor, but what many don’t know is that Hackman loved a good prank.

NBC News - 1d

Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95

The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

The New York Times - 3d

Emotional 911 call follows discovery of mummified bodies of Gene Hackman and wife

The bodies of actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were discovered in Santa Fe, N.M., on Wednesday afternoon during a welfare check, officials said.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

911 call reveals details during discovery of bodies of Gene Hackman, wife

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside their New Mexico home on Wednesday. Police now say the circumstances appear "suspicious enough" to warrant an investigation. ...

CBS News - 3d

Investigation launched after Gene Hackman and his wife found dead

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

NBC News - 4d

Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in their Santa Fe home

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities say there is no immediate indication of foul ...

NBC News - 4d

Eye Opener: Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their home

Actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home in New Mexico, along with his wife. Also, Elon Musk defends his DOGE cuts, taking center stage at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting. All that and ...

CBS News - 4d

Gene Hackman, wife found dead in New Mexico home, officials say

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in a Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

CBS News - 4d

Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in Santa Fe

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead at their Santa Fe home Wednesday. Authorities say they had been dead for “quite a while” before their bodies were ...

NBC News - 3d

Gene Hackman death found "suspicious enough" for an investigation, sheriff's office says

The Santa Fe sheriff's office said Thursday that Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife's deaths are "suspicious enough" for an investigation. CBS News reporter Karen Hua reports.

CBS News - 3d

Cause of death remains mystery after Gene Hackman, wife found dead

Authorities in New Mexico are expected to provide an update on the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

CBS News - 3d

Obituary: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Superman' and 'Unforgiven,' dies at 95

Gene Hackman has died at 95 after he and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday afternoon.

ABC News - 4d

Betsy Arakawa, a Classical Musician and the Wife of Gene Hackman, Dies at 65

As the spouse of a two-time Oscar winner, she avoided interviews and stayed off social media. But in private, she typed up Mr. Hackman’s novels and helped edit them.

The New York Times - 3d

Gene Hackman was one of the 20th century's greatest actors. Here's a list of his notable films

Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead in his New Mexico home

ABC News - 4d

Police do not suspect foul play in deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife

Authorities say Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, along with their dog, have been found dead in their New Mexico home. Police say they do not suspect foul play.

CBS News - 4d

Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood and others honor Gene Hackman: 'No finer actor'

Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their New Mexico home.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Gene Hackman wasn't just a famous actor, but also a painter, author and race car driver

Gene Hackman never considered himself a star, just a working actor who got lucky -- and had many interests outside Hollywood. Martha Teichner has more.

CBS News - 3d

Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe Neighbors Recall Actor’s Quiet Life in Gated Community

Before they were found dead at home last week, the movie star and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, lived an increasingly isolated life in New Mexico.

The New York Times - 2h

Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home alongside one of their dogs

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife. • The star of every scene he was in – ...

The Guardian - 4d

Gene Hackman, two-time Oscar winner, found dead with his wife and dog in Santa Fe home

Actor Gene Hackman got his break in 'Bonnie and Clyde' and rose to stardom in 'The French Connection.' He was 95.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Gene Hackman, 95, and wife found dead in their New Mexico home, sheriff says

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.

CBS News - 4d

Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'The French Connection,' found dead alongside wife and dog

Gene Hackman, the actor whose turns in classics like “The French Connection" and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, died.

NBC News - 4d

Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead; authorities haven't ruled out foul play

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.

ABC News - 3d

‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be liked | David Thomson

The former marine was able to plumb depths of nastiness that set him apart from other ‘hard men’ actors of his generation, such as Robert Duvall and Clint Eastwood. It’s the dog that gets me about ...

The Guardian - 3d

Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures

A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.

The New York Times - 3d

Remembering Gene Hackman

Actor Gene Hackman, who appeared in more than 70 films and won two Academy Awards (for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven"), was found dead at his home near Santa Fe, N.M. this week. He was ...

CBS News - 1d

‘I spent 12 hours a day for 16 months with Gene Hackman – but never met him’: The Conversation’s Walter Murch pays tribute

Murch was just a rookie when he was hired to edit Francis Ford Coppola’s follow-up to The Godfather, but studying Hackman taught him all he needed to know. I never formally met Gene Hackman. I ...

The Guardian - 3d

Actor Gene Hackman likely died at least 9 days before bodies were found

Topics