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Gene Hackman

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  • February 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM

There are 11 replies in this Thread which has previously been viewed 1,564 times. The latest Post (March 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM) was by UK Man.

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    • February 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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    Probably one of the most watchable actors I've ever seen on film. I always knew that if he was billed in a film, I wouldn't be disappointed.

    He died today aged 95.

    Actor Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'
    Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
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    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • February 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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    What was the cause of death?

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    • February 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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    Both he and his wife were found dead along with their dogs. I can only imagine.

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    • February 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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    But the newspaper account said “foul play is not suspected.”

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    • February 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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    Some are theorising that it was a suicide pact or possibly an accident, but the local police are not saying.

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    • February 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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    It could be something like carbon monoxide from a heat source. But of course speculation doesn’t help anything.

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    • February 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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    It looks like carbon monoxide and smoke have been ruled out. They were found in different rooms, so it doesn’t sound like a suicide pact. And the dog was in a closet?

    What We Know About Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa’s Death (Gift Article)
    Mr. Hackman’s body was found inside his home, along with those of his wife and a dog. The sheriff in Santa Fe, N.M., said it appeared that the couple had been…
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    • February 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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    It's very odd considering they were found on the floors of different rooms. I had heard the dog was found in the closset then heard it was found dead in a kennel. I suppose we'll find out the true story eventually.

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    • March 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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    toxicology will tell the story. I read CO was not ruled out yet.

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    • March 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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    CO now ruled out. still lots of mystery though.

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    • March 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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    Very sad.

    https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/us/video/causes-of-death-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-medical-examiner-heather-jarrell-digvid

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    • March 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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    Indeed, how tragic. :(

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