Mar. 15, 2025
Gene Hackman in ‘I Never Sang for My Father’.Photo:RGR Collection / Alamy Stock Photo
RGR Collection / Alamy Stock Photo
The actor was known for his roles inBonnie and Clyde(1968),The French Connection(1972),Superman(1978),The Royal Tenenbaums(2001) and so many others. But in 2011, Hackman revealed that his mother never got to see him in any of the 80 films he made in his lifetime.
During an interview withGQ, theUnforgivenstar confirmed that his mother, Anna, had encouraged him to become an actor as a child, taking him to the movies and telling him she wanted to see him on the silver screen one day.
Mar. 15, 2025
On Wednesday, Feb. 26,Gene Hackmanwasfound deadat age 95 in his New Mexico home along with his wife, 64, who was a classical pianist, and one of their pet dogs.
The deputy advised the male decedent also showed obvious signs of death, similar and consistent with the female decedent.
Mummification occurs when dead tissue turns into a hard shrunken mass, often from dehydration. When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.
Mar. 15, 2025
The body ofBetsy Arakawa, wife to actorGene Hackman, was reportedly in decomposition when she, her husband and their dog were found dead in their home.
Thedeaths of Hackman and Arakawa are “suspiciousenough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation,” the search-warrant affidavit said.
Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Police were first called to the residence on Old Sunset Trail in Santa Fe around 1:45 p.
Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
A representative for the estate of the lateGene Hackmanand his wifeBetsy Arakawa-Hackmanis asking the court to block the release of photos, videos and police bodycam footage related to the private couple’s deaths.
The French Connectionstar, 95, and his classical pianist wife, 65 — who opted to live a quiet life in New Mexico away from the spotlight — werefound dead at their propertyin Santa Fe Summit on Wednesday, Feb.
Mar. 15, 2025
Gene Simmons in June 2023.Photo:Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty
Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty
Gene Simmonsis giving fans a one-of-a-kind experience during his forthcoming tour.
According to hisofficial website, theKISSbassist and co-lead singer is offering fans the opportunity to be his “personal assistant and band roadie” for a day.
Simmons, 75, who is set to hit the road with The Gene Simmons Band in April and May, shared a unique offering ahead of the tour.