Morgan Freeman to Lead Oscars Tribute to Late Gene Hackman

The ceremony will honor Hackman's cinematic legacy and decades-long friendship with Freeman, as investigations continue into Hackman's recent death.

Morgan Freeman will deliver a tribute to Gene Hackman at the 97th Academy Awards as part of the 'In Memoriam' segment.
Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, shared the screen with Freeman in the acclaimed films 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion.'
Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe home, with investigations ongoing into the cause of their deaths.
Authorities have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and are examining a potential malfunction of Hackman's pacemaker on February 17, 2025.
A disturbing discovery of the couple's mummified dog in a bathroom closet has added further mystery to the case.