Sad, and strange news, just breaking. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe home yesterday afternoon.
Hackman was 95 at the time of his death and his wife 63.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office confirmed the death to Fox News early Thursday morning, and it is now circulating.
A statement from the Sheriff said:
“On February 26, 2025 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95 and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased.”
Foul play is not suspected at this time, but something has clearly happened here.
More on this as we get it…