Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and actor George Takei are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95.
“The loss of a great artist, always cause for both mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity, I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution.” — Francis Ford Coppola on Instagram.
Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you could feel a whole life behind it.
He will be missed, but his work will live on forever.” — actor George Takei on X.
Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.
