Grief for film legend: Gene Hackman died at the age of 95

Grief for film legend: Gene Hackman died at the age of 95

In a tragic turn of fate, the legendary US actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his house in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to reports from vienna.at , Hackman was 95 years old and died by his wife Betsy Arakawa. The couple's dog was also found dead, but according to the police there is no evidence of a violent crime. The report about the death of the two-time Oscar winner triggered great dismay in the locals and international film world.

gene Hackman, born on January 30, 1930, leaves an impressive legacy because he participated in over 80 films over the course of his career and was evident from outstanding roles. Some of his best -known works are "The French Connection" and "Merciless", for which he was awarded the greatest praise for his performing achievements. His last major public presence was at the 60th Golden-Globe Awards in 2003, where he was able to accept the honorary award for his life's work, as . Hackman was not only known for his acting skills, but also for the versatility of his roles, which ranged from unshakable characters to emotional representations.