Grim details of the late actors passing have been revealed in a mysterious incident at his New Mexico home
Star of ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘The French Connection’ Gene Hackman passed away on Wednesday along with his wife and their dog.
Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa and their family dog were found alongside the late acting star in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday evening.
The news was later confirmed by county sheriff Adan Mendoza who stated there was “no immediate indication of foul play.”
The mysterious passing of Hackman is yet to surface with more details surrounding the death, and as investigations are ongoing it is still unsure as to the cause of death.
Medical examiner reports indicate the cause of death could be determined within six weeks, while the investigation is still ongoing.
Hackman, aged 95 and Arakawa, aged 63 had been together for over 34 years before their untimely demise.
Hackman leaves behind his three children with his late ex-wife Faye Maltese, who passed away in 2017.
The late actor has spent the last two decades or so in retirement, after announcing his retirement from acting back in 2008.
His other accolades, aside from the aforementioned include; ‘The Conversation’ (1974), ‘Mississippi Burning’ (1988), ‘Superman’ (1978) and ‘Unforgiven’ (1992).
Hackaman’s final feature film appearance was 2004’s ‘Welcome To Mooseport,’ starring alongside Ray Romano as a former US President.
And while the news is shocking, the gracious amount of praise for the late actor have been heartwarming.
With countless film fans and industry experts taking to social media to voice their appreciation for Hackman’s contribution to the industry.
The Oscar-winning actor was at the helm of some of the greatest films of all time, and has contributed greatly to the legacy of filmmaking.
Whatever role you loved him for, remember Gene Hackman and revisit a few of your favourites of his.
