Video Award-winning actor Gene Hackman dies at 95
Gene Hackman's illustrious acting career included many versatile roles from Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" and comic villain Lex Luthor in "Superman."
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- Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor known for The French Connection and Unforgiven, passed away in February 2025 along with his wife Betsy Arakawa in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home; authorities indicated the deaths were under investigation and that foul play wasn’t initially suspected.[1][4][8]
- Authorities released updates in early 2025 noting the pacemaker data suggested Hackman may have died around February 17, 2025, with ongoing inquiries and a planned press briefing to provide more details.[1]
- Coverage from multiple outlets in 2025 reported on the investigation, including the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office statements, the need for a search warrant at the couple’s home, and tributes from colleagues in the film community.[3][7][8]
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- Gene Hackman death reporting and pacemaker detail:[1]
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- Coverage with official statements and tributes:[4][7][8]