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He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa,
daughters Elizabeth and Leslie Hackman and granddaughter Annie Hackman said An initial interrogation was conducted of Mr. Hackman's pacemaker. This revealed that his last event was recorded on February 17, 2025,
I think everybody here understands that they were very private individuals and a very private family,
It would be a real shame if the Oscars did not honour him and memorialize him in the way that they should. I am certain that they will do this. There is no way that they couldn’t,
she told the aforementioned publication Of course the awards plan to pay tribute to him."
Following the tragic discovery, the Oscars insider added to the Daily Mail We are both Oscar winners and it was incredible going on this long journey with him. He deserved the success he had and was one of the greats,
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy,
No, dude, they’re not moving. Just send somebody out here really quick,
We want to make sure that we get the investigation completed properly. And we want to release the proper information,
There was no obvious sign or indication of foul play,
Mendoza said ... adding there Circumstances surrounding the death of the two deceased individuals to be suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation,
according to the affidavit We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss,
Elizabeth, Leslie and Annie Hackman said The Oscars are scrambling to pull together an in memoriam tribute to Gene Hackman in time.
A source exclusively told DailyMail.com At this stage in the process there isn’t anything obvious like that,
Sheriff Mendoza told The New York Times We have lost one of the true giants of the screen. Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you could feel a whole life behind it. He could be everyone and no one, a towering presence or an everyday Joe. That's how powerful an actor he was. He will be missed, but his work will live on forever."
George Takei, the iconic Star Trek actor, shared a heartfelt tribute, saying What an incredibly sad end to a remarkable life. RIP."
Journalist Piers Morgan said I haven't held a press conference to announce retirement, but yes, I'm not going to act any longer. I really don't want to do it any longer."
But in 2008, he announced his retirement, telling press By the way, I did not leave my real-life wife for a younger woman. We just drifted apart. We lost sight of each other. When you work in this business, marriage takes a great deal of work and love."
We have lost one of the true giants of the screen."
We do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths however, exact cause of death has not been determined at this time,
Santa Fe Sherriff's Office told Sky News