News Gene Hackman (1930-2025)

[Aragorn]

Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead at their home but police say there is no immediate indication of foul play. I assume this is leading toward carbon monoxide poisoning.

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ Was 95

Gene Hackman (“The French Connection," "Unforgiven") and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home Wednesday. The Oscar-winning actor 95.

variety.com

 

[Tosk]

What a gut-punch. Goddamn it.

I knew it was coming "soon-ish" and 95 is more than a fair age to make it to, but what a legend Hackman was.

R.I.P. to one of my fave actors of all time.

 

[EmoBorg]

I just saw the news. I am in shock at their sudden deaths. May they R.I.P

 

[Starkers]

As Tosk said at 95 you knew this was going to happen sooner or later but this isn't how I expected it to go, and it's even more of a horrible time because his wife died as well and she was 30 years younger than him.

Man was an absolute legend

 

[Newt]

Bit of a shock to hear. Especially his younger wife and their pet dog too. RIP

 

[Orac Zen]

How indescribably awful.

Requiescat in pace.

 

[Captaindemotion]

Very sad news. He probably has a legitimate claim to being regarded as the finest actor of his generation, if not all time, if it’s possible to give anyone that title. It was cinema’s loss that he retired so (relatively) young but he seemed to have been enjoying his life in retirement and who could begrudge him that?

 

[Dar70]

Oh damn.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Definitely the best Lex Luthor of all time.

Oh, and he AND his wife both found dead? Definitely suspicious....

 

[HotRod]

Dammit..... RIP.

 

[Captaindemotion]

Definitely the best Lex Luthor of all time.

Oh, and he AND his wife both found dead? Definitely suspicious....

Police say no foul play suspected. Possible gas leak or the like?

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Possible gas leak or the like?

Yeah, I suppose it could be that.

 

[Campe]

What a week. First Roberto Orci, then Michelle Trachtenberg, now Gene Hackman. All seeming tragic deaths.

RIP, Mr. Hackman, his wife and their dog.

 

[Moonglum]

I don't know if I dare to comment on this by agreeing with the OP that due to the info available, something like carbon monoxide poisoning looks to be the most likely culprit.

I wonder if I will receive all sorts of flak here for voicing my opinion on what the most probable scenario is as I did with the girl from Buffy yesterday. Hmmm....

 

[CorporalCaptain]

Hackman was one of my favorite actors, perhaps my very favorite. His performances have enriched my life. RIP.

 

[CommanderTrip]

RIP - He was quoted as wanting to be remembered as a "decent actor." ""As someone who tried to portray what was given to them in an honest fashion. I don’t know, beyond that." - Gene Hackman

You did that sir, and so much more. RIP.

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[Danja]

R.I.P. Lex Luthor

First Michelle Trachtenberg. Now, Gene Hackman.

I don't know if I dare to comment on this by agreeing with the OP that due to the info available, something like carbon monoxide poisoning looks to be the most likely culprit.

I wonder if I will receive all sorts of flak here for voicing my opinion on what the most probable scenario is as I did with the girl from Buffy yesterday. Hmmm....

Let's deal in facts as they come out.

The cause of death is still under investigation.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Rest in peace Mr. Hackman.
Sad about his family too.

 

[Turtletrekker]

I wonder if I will receive all sorts of flak here for voicing my opinion on what the most probable scenario is as I did with the girl from Buffy yesterday. Hmmm....

I imagine that that won't happen if you don't once again try to turn a thread about mourning and loss into a thread about Moonglum.

And, for the record and in reality, your opinion about what happened with Michelle Trachtenberg was nowhere even in the same solar system as being the "most probable scenario".

Rest in peace, Gene. You were one of my all-time favorites. There have been a lot of Lex Luthors, but you were the only one who claimed ownership.

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

Very sad news. He probably has a legitimate claim to being regarded as the finest actor of his generation, if not all time, if it’s possible to give anyone that title.

I'd say he's certainly in the top five, along with one of his living co-stars.

I don't know if I dare to comment on this by agreeing with the OP that due to the info available, something like carbon monoxide poisoning looks to be the most likely culprit.

I wonder if I will receive all sorts of flak here for voicing my opinion on what the most probable scenario is as I did with the girl from Buffy yesterday. Hmmm....

I wonder if I might get negativity for thinking of a canine as a person....or any loyal pet in general. Because the emphasis should stay on three specific people, not you or I. Once the news broke this morning I remembered how Alicia Witt's parents were also found together.....though the cause of their deaths was not carbon monoxide.

More in-depth Hackman comments to come.