Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, known for his remarkable versatility and dedication to his craft across five decades in Hollywood, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95.

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Foul play is not suspected; however, authorities did not release any details of the circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation is ongoing.

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 Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead.

Hackman's illustrious career spanned from the 1960s until his retirement in his mid-70s, during which he crafted unforgettable characters that ranged from heroes to villains, often with complex shades between.