Thu Feb 27 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Hollywood Icon Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead in Santa Fe Home
**Santa Fe, NM** – Veteran Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased at their Santa Fe home on Wednesday, along with their pet dog. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left fans mourning the loss of the acclaimed actor.
Hackman, known for roles in films like *The French Connection* and *Unforgiven*, married Arakawa, a classical pianist from Hawaii, in 1991. The couple, who met at a California gym in the mid-1980s, shared a long and private life together in their uniquely designed Santa Fe home, which was featured in Architectural Digest in 1990. The residence, a renovated 1950s building, blended various architectural styles and reflected the couple’s collaborative design process. While Hackman focused on the floor plan, Arakawa managed design choices during his film work.
Hackman, who retired from acting in the 2000s, previously clarified that his marriage to Arakawa did not lead to the end of his first marriage. He attributed the dissolution of his previous marriage to simply drifting apart. The couple, who did not have children together, were known for their love of dogs and their commitment to regular date nights.
While details surrounding the deaths remain under investigation, the loss of Hackman and Arakawa is a significant blow to the entertainment world and their community. The investigation is ongoing.
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