Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs were found dead in their home in Santa Fe by a maintenance worker. Hackman, a 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor, was discovered in the foyer, while his 63-year-old wife was in the bathroom next to a heater.
Clint Eastwood, who acted with Hackman in the film "Unforgiven," mourned the loss and described him as a dear friend. Hackman was a recognized actor in Hollywood and also ventured into writing, collaborating on three novels.
Hackman retired from acting about 20 years ago and spent his last years in Santa Fe, where he was known for his discretion. He was occasionally seen at public events, but mostly led a quiet life at home with his wife and their German shepherd dogs.
The exact cause of the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa has not been revealed, and the police continue to investigate what happened at the couple's residence. Despite his retirement from acting, Hackman continued to be remembered as one of the best actors of his generation, with a distinguished career in the film industry.
