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Philip D’Antoni, producer of the “The French Connection,” holds the Oscar for best picture, from left, Gene Hackman holds his ...

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they performed a welfare check, ...

By The Associated Press Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The ...

The 'French Connection' actor, who was found dead at his home in New Mexico, was nominated for five Oscars in his ...

A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and ...

As details slowly emerged about the death in New Mexico of legendary actor Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose career ...

Gene Hackman garnered many accolades in a career that spanned six decades. Among the honors are five Academy Awards nominations.

LEGENDARY Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife. The couple’s dog was also found dead at ...

Gene Hackman, the iconic Academy Award-winning actor renowned for his roles in classic films such as 'The French Connection' ...

Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, his pianist wife and dog were found dead at their multi-million home in New Mexico.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday along with their ...