Hackman also starred in the hit movies Runaway Jury, The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, and The Conservation.
The couple's dog was also found dead at their home in Santa Fe, California.
In 1993, Hackman scooped the gong in the best supporting actor award category for his role in Unforgiven.
He also starred as the agent in Mississippi Burning in 1998 and played Lex Luthor in Superman movies in the 1970s and 1980s.
LEGENDARY Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife.
