How Hollywood ruined Gene Hackman's first marriage to loyal bank clerk - before he got a second chance with Hawaiian pianist Betsy Arakawa

How Hollywood ruined Gene Hackman's first marriage to loyal bank clerk - before he got a second chance with Hawaiian pianist Betsy Arakawa

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How Hollywood ruined Gene Hackman's first marriage to loyal bank clerk - before he got a second chance with Hawaiian pianist Betsy Arakawa

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Published: Feb, 27 2025 09:47

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Gene Hackman - who along with wife (both pictured) was found dead in his Santa Fe home - was married twice in his life.

Gene Hackman - who along with wife was found dead in his Santa Fe home this week - was married twice in his life.

Gene Hackman - who along with wife was found dead in his Santa Fe home - was married twice in his life.

As reported by the Chicago Tribune via Nicki Swift , it was marrying Betsy that rekindled Gene's relationship with his children, and encouraged him to start inviting them over.

As reported by the Chicago Tribune via Nicki Swift, it was marrying Betsy that rekindled Gene's relationship with his children, and encouraged him to start inviting them over.

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