Actor Gene Hackman, Wife and Dog Found Dead in Their Home

He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa. We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss.

Gene Hackman’s daughters, Leslie and Elizabeth, and granddaughter Annie in a statement following Hackman’s death.

What Happened: Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday by a maintenance worker, according to an affidavit. There were no gunshot wounds or any other wounds, according to a spokesperson for the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. However, a search warrant deems the deaths as “suspicious” and an investigation is underway.

Why It Matters: Hackman and Arakawa, a classically trained pianist who grew up in Hawaii, were married for over 30 years. Hackman was an award-winning actor known for his roles in “The French Connection,” “Hoosiers,” “Unforgiven,” as well as many other classic movies. The news of his death comes days before the Oscars.

Read More: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows (AP)

Gene Hackman Credits (IMDB)