Sad farewell: Oscar winner Gene Hackman found dead at the age of 95

Sad farewell: Oscar winner Gene Hackman found dead at the age of 95

In a shattering message, the Oscar-prostated actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his house in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 95-year-old and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who was 63 years old at the time of her death, were discovered on Wednesday afternoon, as the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The circumstances of their death are currently unclear, but no signs of a crime were found by the authorities.

Hackman was a formative figure in the American cinema and can look back on an impressive career of over five decades. He was born on January 30, 1930 in San Bernardino, California, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. His parents separated when he was 13. Hackman entered the Marine Corps at the age of 16 and served as a radio operator.

a life in the film

Hackman's acting talent showed for the first time in the Broadway comedy "Any Wednesday" (1964). His breakthrough came in 1967 with the role in "Bonnie and Clyde", which earned him an Oscar nomination as the best supporting actor. He won his first Academy Award for the best leading role in "The French Connection" (1971), in which he masterfully embodied the character Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle.

he received his second Oscar award in 1993 for his outstanding performance as a sheriff "Little Bill" Daggett in "unforgives". His filmography includes almost 80 films, including classics such as "The Birdcage", "The Conversation", "Mississippi Burning" and "Crimson Tide". He received a total of five Oscar nominations as well as two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.

a withdrawn life

After Hackman ended his career in 2004 with the film "Welcome to Mooseport", he turned to the letter. He wrote novels, including a Western and a crime novel, and also developed a passion for painting. Hackman, known for his perfectionism and his strong work ethic, lived a withdrawn life in retirement.

He was married twice, initially with Faye Maltese, with whom he had three children and who lasted 30 years. He had been married to Betsy Arakawa since 1991, and the two were a couple for 34 years. During his last years, Hackman lived together with his wife and dog in Santa Fe.

Hackman will be remembered for its multitude of roles in the film industry. His contribution to film art has inspired generations of actors, and his inheritance will continue to remain alive in unforgettable films. Several reports of his death have documented grief about the loss of a legend of the cinema.