Hollywood actor Gene Hackman has died aged 95, along with wife Betsy Arakawa aged 63

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman has died aged 95, along with wife Betsy Arakawa aged 63

The veteran actor was found dead at his home

The police have confirmed that Hollywood veteran actor Gene Hackman has been found dead in his Santa Fe home.

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were both found dead at their home however did not give information regarding the cause of death.

Local media have said that, at this point, foul play is not suspected. Mendoza also did not comment on when the couple might have died when he was asked by reporters.

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The actor was known in as a legend in Hollywood, most fondly remembered for his role as Lex Luthor in the Superman movie as well as Little Bill Daggett in the Unforgiven and Jimmy Doyle in the French Connection to name a few.

The actor was known as being a private individual as well and announced in 2004 that he was retiring from acting. He then proceeded to leave Los Angeles and moved to new Mexico.

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