Gene Hackman dead: French Connection actor and wife found in New Mexico home

Published February 27, 2025 5:58am ET



Gene Hackman was found dead in his New Mexico home on Wednesday afternoon, along with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Their remains were discovered after local authorities conducted a wellness check.

Hackman, who won two Academy Awards for roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven, was 95 years old, and Arakawa was 63. 

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