Never blessed with the leading man, matinee idol looks of some of his contemporaries, Hackman instead excelled at playing either authority figures — cops, coaches (Hoosiers), patriarchs (The ...

Hackman’s best roles were often of conflicted authority figures or surprisingly clever white-collar villains, such as the iconic, evil Lex Luthor in the “Superman” film series in the 1970s ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in ...

Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home. Pictured ...

There is no actor who comes close to conveying authority with such humanity and reserve. Related Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa, found dead at Santa Fe home Late Oscar winner Gene Hackman ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by ...

Authorities investigating the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa say they have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s ...

Her body was later found in the bathroom of the home she shared with her husband, actor Gene Hackman. Prescription pills were scattered on a nearby countertop. Hackman, 95, appears to have lived ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, and he may not have been aware she was dead because ...