Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakwa were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, officials said.
Even though no details of the circumstances of their deaths were revealed, the authorities do not suspect foul play. Officials said an investigation is going on.
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Denise Avila said deputies responded to a request to do a welfare check at the home Wednesday around 1:45 pm local time and found Hackman, his wife and a dog dead.
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Hackman, 95, was one of the industry's most respected and honoured performers. His dozens of films included Oscar-winning roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven” and had a breakout performance in “Bonnie and Clyde”.
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