Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher Pay Heartfelt Tribute to Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman Death: Oscar winner Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their home in New Mexico on 26 February 2025. Police officials said that there were no signs of foul play. Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher have paid emotional tribute to 95-year-old Hollywood star Gene Hackman on their social media handles.

Anil Kapoor pays tribute to Gene Hackman

Let us tell you that Anil Kapoor, while paying tribute to Gene Hackman, wrote, "Can't believe Gene Hackman is no more in this world... His effortless acting in films like 'The French Connection', 'Unforgiven' and 'The Firm' introduced his talent to the world. A true legend whose legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace".

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Gene Hackman

Anupam Kher paid tribute to Gene Hackman on X, writing, "It was 1985. I was shooting for #AakhriRaasta in Chennai! One day I quickly packed my bags and went to the hotel. An old black and white movie #INeverSangForMyFather was playing on TV. The story of a father and son! I started watching it. The actor playing the son was a young #GeneHackman. He was brilliant. I cried my heart out! Today I know #Gene has grown old. Everyone has to go. But tears came for the actor the world admires the most. Goodbye Sir! I have learnt so much from your acting! Om Shanti".

Gene Hackman's brilliant career

Gene Hackman was a brilliant actor who won Academy Awards for the 1971 violent drug saga The French Connection and the 1992 Western Unforgiven. One of the rare Hollywood stars to receive critical acclaim in independent films and appear in blockbusters for a generation, he was also known for playing Lex Luthor in the original Superman films starring Christopher Reeve.

 Gene Hackman has worked in more than 80 films

During his long career that began in the early 1960s, the former Marine appeared in more than 80 films (gene hackman movies) as well as on television and stage. In addition to his two Oscars, he also won two Bafta Awards and four Golden Globes. He retired from acting in 2004 and Welcome to Mooseport was his last screen appearance. Gene Hackman was married twice and had three children. His first marriage to Faye Maltese lasted 30 years from 1956 to 86. Hackman married Arakawa in 1991. Prior to his film career, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years from 1947-51.

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