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Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman Days After Actor, Wife Found Dead
Oscars on March 2, the Academy Awards paid tribute to Gene Hackman four days after he and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home.
Gene Hackman Honored by Morgan Freeman at Oscars 2025, 4 Days After Actor Is Found Dead: 'I Lost a Dear Friend'
Gene Hackman was honored at the Oscars 2025 by friend Morgan Freeman, four days after he and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their New Mexico home
Morgan Freeman tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars honors Academy Award-winning actor after death
Hackman's colleague and friend Morgan Freeman gave a brief tribute to the actor before the Oscars' in memoriam segment.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Gene Hackman Death: Oscar-Winning Actor’s Friend Claims That He Would Have Died ‘Long Ago’ if Betsy Arakawa Wasn't By His Side
This article contains mention of death Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife and a dog in their New Mexico home. The sheriff confirmed to the media portals that no foul play was determined. Following the three deaths,
Gene Hackman honored by Morgan Freeman at 2025 Oscars after death: ‘Rest in peace, my friend’
Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after “The French Connection” actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they performed a welfare check, a spokesperson said.
Gene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Is the Reason the Actor Didn’t Die ‘Long Ago,’ Close Friend Says
She was very protective of him,” a friend of Hackman's said of his beloved wife, Betsy Arakawa Gene Hackman would have likely died "long ago" without the help and support of his loving wife, Betsy Arakawa,
Gene Hackman's Close Friend Says Betsy Arakawa Kept Him Alive
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Morgan Freeman Gives Heartfelt Oscars Tribute to Gene Hackman: ‘I Lost a Dear Friend… A Man Whose Gifts Elevated Everyone’s Work’
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Morgan Freeman Paid Tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars
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Gene Hackman, Academy Award–Winning Actor, Dead at 95
Hackman died of heart disease around a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of hantavirus, investigators said.
Gene Hackman Death: Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood Mourn “Inspiring and Magnificent” Two-Time Oscar Winner
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Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and possibly didn’t know his wife died, medical examiner says
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Gene Hackman was abandoned by dad, kicked out of acting school before finding Hollywood success
Gene Hackman had by his own admission a troubled youth, with his father leaving the family when he was a teenager and ...