- Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa found dead
- No evidence of third-party fault
- A look back at Hackman's career
Gene Hackman (†95) and his wife Betsy Arakawa (†63) were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon. Local authorities have confirmed that no third-party fault is suspected as reported by several US media outlets. The exact cause of death is still unclear. The dog they shared also died. More recently, according to 'NBC News', there is no obvious signs of a gas leak as the investigation into their causes of death continues.
Gene Hackman's retirement from Hollywood
Gene Hackman, who turned 95 in January, had been retired from the public eye since 2004. His last role was in the political satire 'Welcome to Mooseport'. Hackman was known for his reclusiveness and his decision to leave Los Angeles and settle in New Mexico.
Gene Hackman's impressive career
Born in California on January 30, 1930, Hackman joined the army at the age of 16 after lying about his age and served for four and a half years. After returning to California, he decided to become an actor. His career began with a breakthrough in 'Bonnie and Clyde' in 1967, followed by iconic roles in films such as 'Superman', 'The French Connection' and 'Get Shorty'.
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