Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead inside their home in New Mexico.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the couple were found dead on Wednesday afternoon adding that there was no immediate indication of foul play.
Mendoza did not provide a cause of death.
The media reports says the couple died along with their dog.
Police Department statement says there is an active investigation ongoing into the deaths.
They say they can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail.
The acclaimed actor, who was 95, received two Oscars and two Baftas in his acting career which spanned decades.
He secured the best actor Oscar in 1972 for his role as Detective Jimmy Popeye Doyle in The French Connection.
Hackman landed a further Academy Award in the best supporting actor category for his part in 1992 Western Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood.
The screen star, who celebrated his 95th birthday in late January, was known for his reclusive nature, having stepped away from Hollywood nearly two decades ago.
His last film role was in 2004, playing Monroe ‘Eagle’ Cole in the political satire Welcome to Mooseport.
[Source: NZ Herald]
