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Gene Hackman, the celebrated Oscar-winning actor, was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday afternoon. Both were discovered during a welfare check requested by a concerned neighbor, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriffâs Office. Hackman, aged 95, and Arakawa, aged 64, had lived in the area for many years.
The authorities have stated that âfoul play is not suspectedâ in connection with the deaths, but the exact causes remain undetermined as the investigation continues. Sheriffâs deputies were seen at the coupleâs residence in the Hyde Park neighborhood during the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident, reported Los Angeles Times.
Mr. Hackman is renowned for his roles in iconic films such as âThe French Connectionâ and âUnforgiven.â His contributions to the film industry have earned him a prominent place in Hollywood history. The Santa Fe County Sheriffâs Office noted this remains a developing story, advising that updates will follow as the investigation unfolds, per information shared with HuffPost.
The tragic discovery has left the community mourning, as both Hackman and Arakawa have left a lasting impact on the lives they touched.