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
