Prolific actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, have passed away at the age of 95, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. The couple was found dead at their home in the Santa Fe Summit community on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Hackman, a renowned figure in Hollywood, won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in The French Connection in 1972. He later received a second Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Unforgiven in 1993.

Cause of Death: What We Know So Far

Sheriff Mendoza confirmed that both Hackman and Arakawa, along with their dog, were found deceased, but there is no indication of foul play. The investigation into their deaths is still ongoing, and as of now, the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Health Status Prior to Their Passing

Details surrounding the health of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa remain unclear. The couple’s last public appearance was on March 28, 2024, at Pappadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen in New Mexico, as reported by the New York Post.

Family: Gene Hackman’s Children

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa had been married since 1991, but they did not have children together. However, Hackman had three children from his first marriage to Faye Maltese. Together, they had a son, Christopher Allen, and two daughters, Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne. Hackman and Maltese were married from 1956 to 1986.

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