Gene Hackman, His Wife & Dog Found Dead at Their New Mexico Home

Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday, February 26. The two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films including The French Connection and Unforgiven, was 95.

Deputies responded to a welfare check request at the home around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday and found Hackman, Arakawa and a dog deceased, Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Womack-Avila told CNN.