Legendary US actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, which quoted local police.
The publication received confirmation from Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who said the couple died along with their dog and that there was “no immediate indication of foul play”. Mendoza did not provide a cause or time of death. Hackman died at the age of 95.
He was born on 30 January 1930 in San Bernardino, California and is known for roles in major films such as Superman (playing villain Lex Luthor), The Royal Tenenbaums, The Conversation and more. His acting career started as early as the 1950s and he had his breakout role as Buck Burrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967). During his career, Hackman earned two Oscars (for Unforgiven and The French Connection), two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes
