Superman star Gene Hackman was found dead aged 95 with his wife Betsy Arakawa in their New Mexico home on Wednesday afternoon.
A statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff in New Mexico stated that there is currently an “active investigation” into the death.
The police department said: “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail.
“This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”
A Hollywood legend, Gene received two Oscars and two Baftas in his decades-spanning career, including the Best Actor Oscar in 1972 for his role in The French Connection and the Best Supporting Actor award for Western Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood.
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