The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most famous screen role in “The French Connection” is feeling his loss more than ...

Gene Hackman was found dead inside his New Mexico home on Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 95. The acclaimed actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, had also died of a rare virus a week before his death from natural ...

Chief Medical Investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell said it was possible that Gene Hackman was not aware his wife was deceased in their home before his own death.

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say To stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app.