THIS is the last picture of Gene Hackman and his wife before the couple was tragically found dead at their home. The two-time Oscar winner, 95, was discovered with his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog at their New Mexico pad. Hackman was spotted holding onto Betsy's arm while he used a cane on March 28, 2024, during a rare public appearance.
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The couple were on a dinner date in Santa Fe, New Mexico, heading into Pappadeaux's restaurant. The Hollywood legend had celebrated his 94th birthday just weeks before these pictures were taken. Police said there were no signs of foul play in this shocking case, per the Santa Fe New Mexican.
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The Santa Fe County Sheriff added that there is an “active investigation” into their shock deaths. “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail," cops said in a statement.
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“This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”. Cops in Santa Fe have not released the couple's cause of death. Hackman was famous for playing Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
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