The renowned 95 -year -old actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead at his residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his dog. The information was confirmed by the sheriff of Santa Fe County, Adan Mendoza, who said there was no evidence of crime involved. The exact causes of the deaths are still under investigation.
Gene Hackman had a film career that has extended for over six decades, standing out in films such as “Operation France” (1971), for which he won his first Oscar, and “The Unforgivable” (1992), which earned him the second. Other remarkable works include “Superman” (1978) and “The Eccentric Tenenbaums” (2001). After his film retirement in 2004, Hackman dedicated himself to writing historical fiction.
In addition to its cultural impact, Hackman also had economic relevance in the film industry. His films raised more than $ 2.26 billion at household box office and $ 3.21 billion worldwide. Among their biggest box office hits are “Superman”, which raised $ 300.21 million globally, and “The Firm” (1993), with a world revenue of $ 270.2 million.
Hackman and Arakawa were married in 1991 and lived in Santa Fe since the 1980s.
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