In March last year, a frail-looking Gene Hackman clung onto the arm of his wife as they made their way to a local restaurant. It was the first time the couple had been seen in public for over 20 years.

Hackman lucked into the role of a lifetime—after none other than New York newspaper legend Jimmy Breslin backed out of the job.

Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their New Mexico home.

Morgan Freeman, Nathan Lane, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more who shared the screen with Gene Hackman are paying tribute to the Hollywood legend: 'One of the all time greatest.'

Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants of the screen."

Investigators are searching for answers after Hollywood giant Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their home under suspicious circumstances; What we know about the deaths; What was Hackman famous for?

See photos of the late Gene Hackman through the years in our tribute to the acclaimed actor's life and career, including his roles in films like 'Unforgiven,' 'The French Connection,' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums.

A local caretaker was horrified when he stopped by Gene Hackman’s home Wednesday afternoon and found the Hollywood legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, motionless on the floor. “They’re not moving—just send somebody out here really quick!