Actor Gene Hackman Death: A Mystery Of Unimaginable Dimensions

The actor Gene Hackman death is moving the whole world because of the great unknowns that surround it.

The 95-year-old artist was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog. According to local police reports, the investigation is ongoing and, at the moment, no crime is suspected. The authorities are conducting a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances of his death, pending obtaining a search warrant. Santa Fe police are seeking to reassure the community that there is no imminent risk.

##A very different version

Through two local police officers, it was revealed that the death of the two people is disturbing enough to demand a thorough investigation. The complainant had found the front door of the house open and unsecured. Officers noticed a live dog running freely around the property, another live dog near the deceased woman's body, and a dead dog in a bathroom closet, very close to her. Also, there was an open pill bottle with the pills scattered around it. The deceased man was in a separate room, and there were no clear indications of a gas leak

Arakawa's body had been dead for some time, as it was in a state of decomposition, with a swollen face and feet and hands in the process of mummification.

The bodies were discovered after the alert of two maintenance workers, who informed the authorities that they had not seen the couple in several weeks. When they arrived at the house, although the main door was ajar, the officers found no evidence that the lock had been forced.

##Low profile

Hackman was known for shunning interviews and steering clear of the media spotlight. Last year, a photograph surfaced showing him with his second wife. Since the 1980s, he had made New Mexico his home, opting for a quieter life away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood after leaving California. He also ventured into various artistic realms beyond acting, delving into writing and architecture. His creative designs came to life in numerous homes. Additionally, his love for diving inspired him to contribute an article to National Geographic, where he vividly recounted the sunken remains of Japanese ships from World War II.

##An extraordinary artistic career

Hackman faced a difficult childhood before becoming one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. His rise to fame occurred in the 1970s thanks to his performance in The French Connection (1971), a role that earned him his first Oscar. Twenty years later, he received another Academy Award for his performance in Unforgiven (1992), directed by Clint Eastwood.

From the beginning of his career as an actor, Hackman demonstrated an amazing ability to transform himself into any type of character and in any project, infusing strength, charisma and deep humanity in both reserved men and those with strong temperaments, masterfully navigating the different phases that each role required.

Over fifty years, he participated in more than eighty films, including classics such as The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). In 2008, he decided to hang up his scripts and turned to writing and architecture, enjoying a peaceful life with his wife Betsy in New Mexico.

Hackman's legacy in film is astonishing. His talent and commitment established him as an icon of the seventh art, leaving an indelible mark in the memory of his followers and in the history of cinema. He was initially married to Faye Maltese, with whom he had three children: Christopher, Elizabeth and Leslie. However, after thirty years of marriage, their relationship ended in 1986. In 1991, he married the talented pianist Betsy Arakawa; Although they had no children, they remained together until the end.