Francis Ford Coppla and George Takei lead tributes to Hollywood icon and wife after deaths - The couple, who had been married since 1991, were found alongside their dog, with local reports indicating

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, prompting friends and fans to share their heartbreak at the 'colossal loss' of the Hollywood legend.

Celebrities including George Takei paid tribute to Gene Hackman after the legendary actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead

From Francis Ford Coppola to Antonio Banderas, actors and directors across Hollywood on Thursday mourned the death of actor Gene Hackman. The 95-year-old, best known for his Oscar-winning roles in 1971’s “The French Connection” and Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven,

Gene Hackman truly is one of the greats, and he always will be. From critical classics like The French Connection and Unforgiven to 1978’s Superman (which is one of the best Superman movies) where he played Lex Luthor to modern cult classics like The Royal Tenenbaums, he truly left a remarkable mark on cinema. His legacy will be remembered forever.

The deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy and their dog is now being described as “suspicious” by authorities.

This article contains mention of death. Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were recently found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Following the death of one of the legendary actors, who also happens to be an Oscar winner,

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

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