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Gene Hackman dead at 95. Honoring the Oscar winner's life in photos.

Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Actor Gene Hackman, seen here in 1993.
Actor Gene Hackman, seen here in 1993. (AP Photo/File)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa were reported dead on Wednesday at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hackman, 95, leaves behind a legacy career spanning over decades. From films like “The French Connection” and “Hoosiers” to “Superman," ‘The Poseidon Adventure" and ‘Unforgiven,’ it's fair to say that Hackman's talent will live on forever.

Check out photos honoring the life of the late Gene Hackman below.

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The entrance to the gated community where actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in their home is shown Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto Rosales)
Santa Fe County deputies remain outside the house belonging to actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were earlier found dead, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)
The house owned by actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa stands Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)
Gene Hackman holds his Cecil B. DeMille award at the 60th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, Sunday, January 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
Actor Gene Hackman, winner of Best Supporting Actor at academy awards in March 1993. (AP Photo, File)
Actor Gene Hackman waves as he starts out for a practice run in his Toyota Celica, Feb. 5, 1983 at the Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Daytona 24 Hour Endurac Race. This race marks the start of Hickman?s career as a professional driver. (AP Photo/Bob Self, File)
Actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus, Friday, Dec. 6, 1985 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File)
Actor Gene Hackman with wife Betsy Arakawa in June 1993. (AP Photo, File)
Actors Christopher Reeve, left, and co-star Gene Hackman arrive at the premiere of the movie "Superman" in Los Angeles, Ca., on Dec. 15, 1978. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
"The Royal Tenenbaums" cast member Gene Hackman poses at the premiere of the film in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 2001. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Philip D'Antoni, producer of the "The French Connection," holds the Oscar for best picture, from left, Gene Hackman holds his award for best actor for his role in "The French Connection," Jane Fonda hold the Oscar for best actress for her role in "Klute," and William Friedkin hold his Oscar for best achievement in directing for "The French Connection," at the the 44th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on April 10, 1972. (AP Photo, File)
Liza Minnelli and Gene Hackman dance at the University Club, Wednesday, June 26, 1975, in Mexico City, where they are filming the movie "Lucky Lady." (AP Photo/Hem, File)
Actor Gene Hackman discusses the effect of an Academy Award nomination on his career, March 24, 1972. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)
Gene Hackman accepts his Oscar for best actor at the 44th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on April 10, 1972. (AP Photo, File)
Santa Fe County Sheriff deputies arrive at the Santa Fe Summit gated community where actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa passed away were earlier found dead, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)
Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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