Gene Hackman, the celebrated actor with two Oscars, retired from Hollywood and cherished a quiet life in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He dedicated his later years to painting and writing while maintaining a significant role in local activities. Sadly, at the age of 95, he was discovered deceased at his home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, aged 65, leading to shock among friends and the community. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is investigating their deaths, noting no immediate signs of foul play, while details remain unclear regarding the cause of death.
After a long career in movies that won him two Oscars and the admiration of generations of film lovers, Mr. Hackman left Hollywood behind for Santa Fe.
He played an active role in the city's civic and social life during his early years there before slowing down and growing a bit more reclusive as he entered his late 80s and then his 90s.
Mr. Hackman, 95, was found dead in the mud room of his home in Santa Fe and that Ms. Arakawa, 65, had been found dead in a bathroom.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating after finding the bodies... said that there were no signs of foul play but could not yet say what had caused their deaths.
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