Thu Feb 27 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Legendary Actor Gene Hackman Found Dead at 95
**Santa Fe, NM** – Two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon, authorities confirmed. The couple, along with their dog, were discovered at their residence on Sunset Trail. Hackman was 95, and Arakawa was 63.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza stated that the deaths are currently under investigation, but preliminary findings suggest foul play is not suspected. “This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor,” Sheriff Mendoza said in a statement. He declined to release further details regarding the cause or time of death, citing the ongoing investigation and pending search warrant approval.
Hackman, born in 1930, enjoyed a prolific acting career spanning over 100 roles. His iconic performances earned him two Oscars: Best Actor for *The French Connection* and Best Supporting Actor for *Unforgiven*. He is remembered as one of Hollywood’s most respected and versatile actors. The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.
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