In a statement, Gene Hackman's family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy.
LEGENDARY actor Gene Hackman was put on a "strict" lean diet by his pianist wife before he passed away in his sprawling New Mexico home.
Cops in Santa Fe revealed the star, 95, was found dead alongside wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog in their plush $3.8 million mansion.
Doug Lanham, a close friend and former business partner, told TMZ that a health-conscious Betsy made sure Gene was "eating right" and was always following a lean diet plan.
Chris Ramirez, spokesperson for the New Mexico medical investigator’s office, told The Sun confirmation from the medical examiner's office could still take anywhere between four to six weeks.
