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.”
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Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Hoosiers' 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 - 3h -
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 - 3h -
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Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home
Local police said they didn't believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.BBC News - 13m -
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 - 50m -
'Hoosiers' star Hackman found dead at age 95
Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose films included what is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time in "Hoosiers," has died at the age of 95.ESPN - 1h -
Gene Hackman: the star of every scene he was in
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Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream
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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 - 2h -
Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog
The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife. • Gene Hackman: the star of every scene ...The Guardian - 4h -
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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 - 3h -
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 - 1h -
Foul play not suspected as actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead, sheriff says
The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.ABC News - 36m -
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 - 1h -
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 - 1h -
No foul play suspected after Gene Hackman, wife, dog found dead, officials said
Gene Hackman's body was discovered in Santa Fe Wednesday afternoon during a welfare check, officials said.Los Angeles Times - 46m -
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