My golden memory of photographing Gene Hackman in 2001, and the memento he left behind

Gene Hackman was unexpectedly game for a little fun during an L.A. Times photo shoot the year 'The Royal Tenenbaums' came out. But the real surprise came when the actor ad-libbed for the camera.
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Gene Hackman: the star of every scene he was in
From The Conversation to The Royal Tenenbaums, the actor rode America’s new wave to become the gold standard for characterful acting with heft. • Gene Hackman found dead with his wife – news • ...The Guardian - 4d -
Gene Hackman in ‘Hoosiers’: On Camera, ‘He Really Went to Town’
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One of my 3 children died — and left behind a child. I also have a second grandkid. What is the fairest way to divide my estate?
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‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be liked | David Thomson
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Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures
A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 18h -
Hollywood reacts to Gene Hackman's death
Hollywood is reacting to the tragic news of Gene Hackman's death. Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in a New Mexico home, officials said. People Magazine's Nigel Smith ...CBS News - 3d -
Remembering Gene Hackman's life and legacy
You've probably heard descriptions of actors like "they filled the screen" or "they showed range." If you didn't know what those really meant, Gene Hackman's four decades of examples pretty much ...CBS News - 3d -
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