Actor Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead at Home

The 95-year-old Oscar winner and his 63-year-old wife were discovered in their Santa Fe residence alongside their deceased dog; no foul play is suspected.

Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar-winning actor, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon.
The couple's dog was also found deceased at the scene, according to local authorities.
Sheriff Adan Mendoza stated there is no evidence of foul play, but the exact cause and timing of the deaths remain under investigation.
The discovery was prompted by a welfare check after concerned neighbors contacted the police.
Hackman, celebrated for roles in films like 'The French Connection,' had been married to Arakawa since 1991.

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