Gene Hackman's 3 Children: All About Christopher, Elizabeth and Leslie

Elizabeth Hackman, Leslie Hackman, and Gene Hackman.Photo:Getty Getty Gene Hackmanmay have had iconic roles inThe French ConnectionandSuperman, but he retained privacy regarding his family life throughout his decades-long career until hisdeath at age 95. The actor and his wife, classical pianistBetsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs were found dead at their home in Santa Fe Summit on Feb. 26. The following day, Hackman’s daughters Elizabeth and Leslie and granddaughter Annie released a statement to PEOPLE.

Gene Hackman's Daughter Suspects Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused Deaths of Dad and His Wife

Gene Hackman’s daughterElizabeth Jean Hackmanis speaking out after the deaths of her movie-star father and his wifeBetsy Arakawa.The two-time Oscar winnerwas found dead at age 95 along with his wife, 64, who was a classical pianist, and one of their pet dogs in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, Feb. 26.A spokesperson from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office told PEOPLE that foul play is not suspected at this time and causes of death have not yet been determined.

Gene Hackman's Daughters and Granddaughter Break Silence on His Death: 'He Was Always Just Dad and Grandpa'

Gene Hackman with his kids, Leslie, Christopher, and Elizabeth in 1978.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Hackman was a legendary screen actor with roles inThe French Connection, SupermanandThe Royal Tenenbaums. His wife Arakawa was a classical pianist. The pair married in 1991. Hackman sharedthree childrenwith his first wife Faye Maltese — Christopher Allen Hackman, 63, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, 61, and Leslie Ann Hackman, 57. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Gene Hackman's Family Friend Says Late Actor's Health 'Was Really Slipping' Over the 'Last Couple Months' (Exclusive)

Gene Hackman poses for a portrait circa 1996 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Ron Davis/Getty Ron Davis/Getty Gene Hackman’s health had been declining months before his death on Wednesday, Feb. 26. On Friday, Feb. 28, the couple’s family friends, married couple Daniel and Barbara Lenihan and their son, Aaron, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about their friendship with the couple for over thirty years. The family also revealed that Hackman’s health had declined in recent months.

Gene Hackman's Friend Recalls Last Conversation with His Wife Betsy Before Their Deaths: 'She Was Very Excited' (Exclusive)

Photo:Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Daniel and Barbara Lenihan, longtime friends of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, reveal the last conversation their family had with the actor and his wife.Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 64,were found deadat their home in Santa Fe Summit, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Apolice investigationinto their cause of death is ongoing.The Lenihans and their children were neighbors and friends of the actor and his pianist wife, living 10 minutes from their New Mexico home.