Gene Hackman,his wife and dog RIP

[Darran]

Blimey.

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, according to a Santa Fe sheriff

www.theguardian.com

 

[Pegojack]

A real shame. A great actor, outstanding in The French Connection.

 

[Captain_Sham]

Thats really sad, and not a little strange.

 

[Itchysphincter]

It’s being reported in some places as a gas leak. Been dead a while.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

When he was in acting school he met Dustin Hoffman, and they were voted as " the 2 actors who were less likely to succeed"

His drill sergeant in the Marines told him that" he would never make anything of himself "

Plus when he moved to New York he shared an apartment with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Duvall, and they were all told they would struggle as actors!!

RIP - one of Hollywood's finest actors.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Gene Hackman's wife died days prior to actor as cause of death confirmed

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a rare disease days before the actor passed away, it has been confirmed

www.walesonline.co.uk

 

[jack123]

Gene Hackman's wife died days prior to actor as cause of death confirmed

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a rare disease days before the actor passed away, it has been confirmed

www.walesonline.co.uk

So very sad, I absolutely loved him in Unforgiven, and Enemy Of The State.

Does makes you think though, how the hell did they end up in that situation? Bodies, not being discovered for that duration! 3 children, I would imagine Gene Hackman was not short of a bob or two either..

They basically died like some unknown paupers, Although a brief read earlier, it seemed they wanted the reclusive lifestyle.

 

[Glyn1]

In his last days he must have felt like he was in a bad dream with no way out.

 

[Glyn1]

Calling for his wife and getting no reply.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Calling for his wife and getting no reply.

Heartbreaking.