Hackman died with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home. He was famous for movies such as ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’. Gene Hackman in ‘The Firm’. Photo: Paramount Pictures. Preview: Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. He was found dead with his wife, Betsy Arakawa at their home. Hackman’s career spanned decades –– but he retired early. Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose roles ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife and dog at their home. He was 95. Their death has already sent shockwaves around the acting community, and with the Oscars mere days away, the producers will likely be scrambling to
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Gene Hackman Death: 911 Call & Autopsy Findings Released The moment police were notified about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa ‘s deaths has surfaced. Shortly after the legendary actor, 95, and his wife, 64, along with one of their three dogs, were found dead in their Sante Fe, N.M., home, a 911 call was released revealing new details about how their bodies were discovered on Feb. 26 by two maintenance workers. “I think we just found two or one deceased person inside the house,” one of the workers, who identified himself as the “subdivision’s caretaker,” said on the call obtained by NBC News Feb. 27. “There’s no one here. I’m going to wait for you at the gate. Please send somebody.” However, the caller had trouble relaying where officials should