R.I.P. Gene Hackman

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Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a former classical pianist, were found dead Wednesday, along with their dog.

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Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the film star and wife Betsy Arakawa had died, along with their dog.

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Actor Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

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Gene Hackman - Wikipedia

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Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, 64-year-old former classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon at home in New Mexico, along with their dog, authorities said.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office provided no cause of death but said there was no indication of foul play. "This is an active and ongoing investigation," a spokesperson said in an email to Newsweek.

 

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Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California., Sunday, January 19, 2003, where he will receive the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B deMille Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.

 

[TheGoodMan19]

One of the last of the true giants. Jeez, did he ever make a lousy movie? Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, The Conversation, Mississippi Burning, Unforgiven, Hoosiers, The Chamber. Damned impressive resume.

even i forgot Crimson Tide and his hilarious uncredited cameo in Young Frankenstein

 

[Sparhawk]

RIP Little Bill

 

[Berkeley_Blues3.0]

An A list Hollywood icon. Rest in peace

 

[flyerhawk]

One of the all time greats. Never made a bad movie because he always made a movie better

 

[PolarVortex]

Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a former classical pianist, were found dead Wednesday, along with their dog.

www.newsweek.com

Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the film star and wife Betsy Arakawa had died, along with their dog.

www.santafenewmexican.com

Actor Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

www.bbc.com

Gene Hackman - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Hackman, dead at age 95, I can understand. But his wife dead at age 64, AND the family dog, all at the same time? And police think no foul play is involved? Yeah, okay. I guess I no longer understand the term 'foul play'. These people and their dog didn't just coincidentally all die at the same time, of natural causes. At least two of the three died of 'unnatural' causes.

Carbon monoxide poisoning comes immediately to mind. I hope it wasn't something more sinister than that. That is tragic enough.

 

[Hunter Montana]

Hackman, dead at age 95, I can understand. But his wife dead at age 64, AND the family dog, all at the same time? And police think no foul play is involved? Yeah, okay. I guess I no longer understand the term 'foul play'. These people and their dog didn't just coincidentally all die at the same time, of natural causes. At least two of the three died of 'unnatural' causes.

Could be something like carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

[packerzrule]

Hollywood has lost another icon. Godspeed Gene.

 

[PolarVortex]

Could be something like carbon monoxide poisoning.

Yep. You posted it before I could edit my post. Not exactly something you want to hope for, but it might be the best possible outcome.

 

[OUGuy1999]

Yep. You posted it before I could edit my post. Not exactly something you want to hope for, but it might be the best possible outcome.

Yea, my thinking is if they don't see any evidence right off the start to suggest any type of foul play then either it was an excellent hitman job or something that rarely happens like some sort of gas leak or carbon monoxide. Then again, with a high profile person like Hackman, if they do think there is any foul play the smart move may be to dismiss it to the press to keep a close vest type of investigation and to keep any leaks to a minimal.

 

[TheGoodMan19]

Yea, my thinking is if they don't see any evidence right off the start to suggest any type of foul play then either it was an excellent hitman job or something that rarely happens like some sort of gas leak or carbon monoxide. Then again, with a high profile person like Hackman, if they do think there is any foul play the smart move may be to dismiss it to the press to keep a close vest type of investigation and to keep any leaks to a minimal.

Why would someone send a hitman after a 95 year old man in poor health?

 

[Chris p Bacon]

 

[DarthVedder]

RIP Gene, one of the greats.

Besides everything that has already been posted, I loved his campy Lex Luthor.

 

[OUGuy1999]

Why would someone send a hitman after a 95 year old man in poor health?

Absolutely no idea as Hackman was one of the better Hollywood peeps. But you know, there are some fucked off people in the world so anything is possible.

 

[OUGuy1999]

One of my favorites.

 

[TheGoodMan19]

"I was going to make espresso" one of the great lines in film

 

[Pure Steel]

Why would someone send a hitman after a 95 year old man in poor health?

William Munny?

 

[TheGoodMan19]

William Munny?

I reckon so